Antivirus (221 programs)
Pros: McAfee is one of the most trusted names in antivirus software. Different pricing options are available. Antivirus protection for all devices in your household. Offers 1GB of encrypted cloud storage. VPN and password manager included.
Cons: Relatively expensive to protect multiple devices. Can be difficult to uninstall. Parental control not as effective as it could be. Not all features are available across all devices and operating systems.
Pros: Lots of features. Comes with a simple firewall. Runs on anything from Windows 2000 and up. Supports simultaneous scanning.
Cons: Cluttered, unituitive interface. Slow scanning. Sub-par protection. Weak customer support.
Pros: Much snappier than similar programs. Free tool.
Cons: Doesn’t work with non-NTFS formatted disks. Lacks a treemap.
Pros: Does not require installation. Effectively terminates malware. Constantly runs in the background. Works quickly and efficiently.
Cons: Does not have a GUI. Rather dull interface. May accidentally delete wanted programmes. Can be a little intrusive.
Pros: Free. Scans compressed files and self extracting executables.
Cons: You can't update - you must reinstall.
Pros: Excellent selection of language options. No installation needed. Automatically creates change logs. Easy to use. Customizable scan priority.
Cons: No signature-updates. No shell integration.
Pros: Comes with a simple interface. Offers real-time protection. Ensures quick scans. Features a detailed feedback menu.
Cons: Doesn’t support pop-up alerts.
Pros: Boots independently of Windows for deeper threat removal. Includes rootkit detection and registry access tools. Free to use with an updatable malware database. Works with both BIOS and UEFI-based systems.
Cons: No support for system restore points or full file recovery. Requires technical steps to create boot media and boot from it.
Cons: Not many configuration options.
Pros: Interactive user interface. Multiple scan options. Quick system scans. Low resource usage.
Cons: Notifications can be annoying at times. Can block harmless applications from running. Slows your system down, although not by much. Difficult to disable when you need to do so.
Pros: Real-time scanning. Email scanning. Spyware Protection.
Cons: May not be compatible with the latest operating system. Cannot guarantee perfect scanning. Limited Quick Scan.
Pros: Real-time threat detection with regularly updated malware database. Automatic backup capability. Smarter AI-powered scam detection features. Flexible subscription plans based on device coverage.
Cons: Desktop-only access for Avast Assistant, with mobile support on the roadmap.
Pros: Provides customizable scan settings and schedules. Lightweight interface with user-friendly controls. Includes free online support and reliable malware detection.
Cons: Lacks advanced real-time protection features.
Pros: No installation needed.
Pros: Excellent for blocking malicious URLs and stopping malware. The User Interface is elegant and simple. Compatible with both Microsoft and Apple systems.
Cons: User account confirmation demanded every single time users open the interface. Does not support older Windows XP, Vista operated machines.
