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Antivirus Software: ranks 101–117

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Ranks 101–117 of 117 tools, best first

17 tools
  1. UltraAV

    Best forLarge households needing many device installations

    A broad security package for households that need protection across many devices.

    • Password manager
    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit UltraAV
  2. Best forAndroid and Mac users wanting low-cost AI scanning

    Low-cost Android and Mac antivirus with AI analysis and ransomware protection.

    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Protectstar
  3. PRX-SD

    Best forTechnical users wanting open-source cross-platform scanning

    A technical, cross-platform malware detection engine with open-source flexibility.

    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit OpenPRX
  4. Best forTechnical users wanting lightweight open-source scanning

    A lightweight, portable Windows scanner with useful repair tools and a narrow protection scope.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit VeraxCore
  5. Best forWindows users needing backup and USB controls

    A Windows-only antivirus suite with backup and USB controls, sold through annual licenses.

    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Max Secure
  6. Best forWindows families needing parental controls

    A focused Windows antivirus for families that need parental controls and ransomware protection.

    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Quick Heal
  7. Best foriPhone users wanting free privacy and web tools

    A broad free iOS privacy toolkit, but not a full traditional antivirus replacement.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Avira
  8. Best forWindows users seeking affordable core protection

    Affordable Windows antivirus with core malware, ransomware and USB-drive protection.

    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Total Defense
  9. Best forWindows users wanting lightweight core scanning

    A focused Windows antivirus with broad scanning controls for one PC.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Zillya!
  10. IronWall

    Best forTechnical Windows users wanting open-source antivirus

    A free Windows antivirus with layered detection and local data handling.

    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit IronWall
  11. Best forUsers focused on spyware and privacy threats

    A privacy-focused mobile security tool with broad scanning and monitoring features.

    Free plan · 7-day trial Our Certo AntiSpy verdict → Visit Certo AntiSpy
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Certo AntiSpy
  12. Best forTechnical Windows users wanting multi-engine scanning

    A Windows-only open-source suite for multi-engine and behavioral threat scanning.

    • Ransomware protection
    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit MultiAntivirus
  13. Best forWindows users focused on spyware removal

    A focused Windows antivirus for spyware removal with broad scanning and protection tools.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit Spy Emergency
  14. Best forOpen-source Windows users needing basic scanning

    A basic Windows scanner for users who value open-source software over real-time protection.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit ClamWin
  15. Best forWindows users needing on-demand malware cleanup

    A supplementary Windows cleanup tool for malware, rootkits, spyware, and hidden infections.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit 9-Lab
  16. Best forWindows users supplementing existing antivirus

    A useful Windows companion for spyware protection, not a standalone antivirus.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit SpywareBlaster
  17. FreeFixer

    Best forWindows users removing stubborn unwanted software

    A focused Windows cleanup utility, not a full real-time antivirus suite.

    3.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit FreeFixer

No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#ToolFree planPaid fromProtection scopeSupported platformsScore
101UltraAVComplete securityWindows, macOS, Android3.0
102Protectstar Antivirus AIYes€8.95/device/yrAntivirusAndroid3.0
103PRX-SDYesFreeComplete securityLinux, macOS, Windows3.0
104VeraxCore AntivirusYesFreeAntivirusWindows 7, 8, 10, 113.0
105Max Secure Anti Virus PlusNoAntiviruswindows3.0
106Quick Heal AntiVirus ProAntivirusWindows3.0
107Avira Mobile SecurityYesInternet securityiOS3.0
108Total Defense Essential Anti-VirusNo$59.99/device/yrAntivirusWindows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.13.0
109Zillya! AntivirusNo$25/device/yrAntivirusWindows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 113.0
110IronWallYesFreeComplete securityWindows 10 / 113.0
111Certo AntiSpyYesComplete securityAndroid, iOS, Windows, macOS3.0
112MultiAntivirusYesFreeInternet securityMicrosoft Windows3.0
113Spy EmergencyYesAntivirusWindows3.0
114ClamWin Free AntivirusYesFreeAntivirusWindows3.0
1159-Lab Removal ToolYesFreeAntivirusWindows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; 32-bit and 64-bit3.0
116SpywareBlasterYesWindows3.0
117FreeFixerYesWindows3.0

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