Best Ransomware Protection Software in 2026
Updated
In short: AppCheck is ranked #1 of 22 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of ManageEngine Ransomware Protection Plus and Sangfor EasyConnect. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ManageEngine Ransomware Protection Plus. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ManageEngine Ransomware Protection Plus at $0.58/mo.
When assessing ransomware protection, consider how an option detects threats, isolates affected systems, and supports recovery. Compare behavioral detection with automatic isolation, then look at deployment and operating system coverage to understand where each tool applies. EDR inclusion, immutable recovery copy, and rollback or recovery are additional listed criteria. AppCheck, ManageEngine Ransomware Protection Plus, and NeuShield Ransomware Protection are among the entries to compare, alongside AEGIS. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context as you weigh the specified protection and recovery capabilities.
22 ransomware protection software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Compare all 22 in a table
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Questions about this list
Which ransomware protection software is ranked first on Specifiction?
AppCheck is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.6. ManageEngine Ransomware Protection Plus is second and Sangfor EasyConnect third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ManageEngine Ransomware Protection Plus has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.58/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.