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Best Antivirus Software in 2026

Choosing antivirus software means checking the protections and features against the devices you need to cover. Compared on protection scope, ransomware protection, supported platforms and device limit, these entries also let you assess parental controls and password managers.

  1. 01 Bitdefender Total Security

    It suits individuals or families seeking security tools for multiple Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS devices.

    From $5/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.4 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Avast One

    Avast One suits people seeking security and maintenance features across desktop and mobile devices.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.4 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Kaspersky Antivirus

    It may suit people seeking security software for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or Linux, with parental controls and a password manager.

    From $3.25/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.3 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Avast Premium Security
    From $4.17/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.2 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

    This product suits people seeking security across Windows PCs, Macs, and mobile devices without requiring IT or cybersecurity expertise.

    From $2.08/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.1 Visit Specs
  6. 06 F-Secure Total

    F-Secure Total suits people seeking security across computers and mobile devices through one app.

    From $5.83/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.1 Visit Specs
  7. 07 F-Secure Internet Security
    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.1 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Emsisoft Business Security

    This product suits small and medium-sized businesses that need centralized endpoint protection, including Windows server coverage and remote management.

    From $1.10/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.1 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Comodo Internet Security

    It suits Windows users looking for antivirus, firewall, and file-isolation features in one product.

    Free plan Windows · iOS · Android · Browser extension
    9.1 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Microsoft Defender for Business
    From $0.25/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  11. 11 PC Matic

    PC Matic suits home and business users seeking endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.

    From $2.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.0 Visit Specs
  12. 12 ESET HOME Security

    It suits households seeking malware, ransomware, phishing, and parental-control coverage across supported computers and mobile devices.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 FortiClient
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.9 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Kaspersky Plus Internet Security

    It suits households wanting multi-platform security, payment protection, VPN privacy, password tools, and device-maintenance features.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.9 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Avira Prime
    From $9.17/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.9 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Avira Free Security

    It suits people seeking internet security, privacy tools and performance features across desktop or mobile devices.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.9 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Avira Free Antivirus

    It suits private, non-commercial users seeking one free security product across desktop and mobile platforms.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.9 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Norton 360

    Norton 360 suits people looking for security coverage across multiple devices and platforms.

    From $7.92/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.8 Visit Specs
  19. 19 AVG Internet Security
    From $4.99/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.8 Visit Specs
  20. 20 ClamAV

    ClamAV suits users seeking an open-source scanning engine and tools for email, web content or Linux on-access scanning.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  21. 21 ESET Small Business Security

    It suits small offices seeking security across employee and personal devices without requiring IT specialists.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Kaspersky Small Office Security
    From €17.29/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud

    It suits organizations managing endpoint security for workstations, laptops, and servers across locations.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.7 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Certo AntiSpy

    Certo AntiSpy suits Android phone and tablet users who want spyware detection, threat removal, and privacy checks without connecting a computer.

    From $3.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Microsoft Defender for Individuals

    It is intended for individuals and families who want security features across supported devices and have a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription.

    From $8.33/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.5 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Bitdefender Total Security, F-Secure Total and Norton 360 are among the products covered. Check platform support and device limits alongside the listed protection details, then consider whether the additional features matter for your use. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing give you cost points to compare.

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