McAfee Total Protection
3 free alternatives
Top pick:Microsoft Defender AntivirusLicense: Freeware
Saves $120 USD a year
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Scan for and remove malware, and protect devices in real time.
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Norton 360
3 free alternatives
Top pick:Microsoft Defender AntivirusLicense: Freeware
Saves $125 USD a year
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ClamAV
Open-source antivirus engine with a command-line scanner and daemon, designed for mail gateways and servers.
License: Open source- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Command line
Status: ActiveThis replaces McAfee Total Protection and Norton 360
Malwarebytes
Malware scanner for Windows, Mac and Android whose free version finds and removes threats on demand.
License: Free tier- Windows
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
Status: VerifiedThis replaces McAfee Total Protection and Norton 360
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Antivirus built into Windows 10 and 11 with real-time scanning, at no extra cost.
License: Freeware- Windows
Status: VerifiedThis replaces McAfee Total Protection and Norton 360