PC Matic
by PC MaticPC Matic is for home users and businesses seeking antivirus or endpoint security across its listed platforms.
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Best Anti Malware Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
On supported devices and services, anti-malware software can find and remove malicious programs. This list helps shoppers compare protection features, pricing options, code access and platform coverage.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 PC Matic | PC Matic is for home users and businesses seeking antivirus or endpoint security across its listed platforms. | 6.6 | $30 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 F-Secure Internet Security | 5.6 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 ClamAV | ClamAV may suit users who need a free scanning engine and can work with its tools and deployment options. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Spybot – Search & Destroy | Spybot's free edition suits private, non-commercial Windows users seeking anti-spyware scanning, rootkit checks, and System Immunization. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 05 IObit Malware Fighter | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Dr.Web KATANA | 4.9 | $9.30 a year | Free trial | Windows | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Malwarebytes Premium | It may suit people seeking ongoing protection across Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS devices, including users who want browser protection and scam guidance. | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud | Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud suits administrators responsible for securing company endpoints across locations. | 4.5 | — | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 SUPERAntiSpyware | 3.9 | $19.99 a year | Free plan | Windows | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 360 Total Security | 3.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 20 Sep 2026 |
Entries remain in the page’s current order, without a published scoring basis. Review fields covering real-time defenses, ransomware safeguards, scan scheduling, device caps and supported platforms.
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F-Secure Internet Security
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.6 Visit
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ClamAV
ClamAV may suit users who need a free scanning engine and can work with its tools and deployment options.
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record5.4 Visit
04
Spybot – Search & Destroy
Spybot's free edition suits private, non-commercial Windows users seeking anti-spyware scanning, rootkit checks, and System Immunization.
Windows Record5.1 Visit
05
IObit Malware Fighter
Windows Record5.0 Visit
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Malwarebytes Premium
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record4.9 Visit It may suit people seeking ongoing protection across Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS devices, including users who want browser protection and scam guidance.
8
Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud
WebWindowsMac+3 — Record4.5 Visit Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud suits administrators responsible for securing company endpoints across locations.
Before you choose
Start with the pricing model
Look for a free plan, a free trial or a paid plan that fits your budget. Examples include ClamAV’s free plan; Dr.Web KATANA and Sophos Home are marked paid, while IObit Malware Fighter is freemium.
Check the Paid from field before you commit. A free option can help you begin without a subscription, while a trial gives you time to assess a paid product.
Compare protection controls
Review the fields that show real-time protection, ransomware protection and behavior monitoring. These labels show which controls a product publishes for its protection offering.
Scheduled scans can matter if you want scans to run at set times. Review that field alongside the real-time protection entry.
Match your platforms
The entries identify support for Windows, macOS, API, web, Android and browser extensions. Check that the software supports the devices or services you plan to protect.
Maximum devices is another comparison field. Match that value to the number of devices you plan to cover.
Check code and licence terms
Some listed software provides open-source code. If you need to read or change the code, check the tool’s licence and the access it provides.
ClamAV is listed with a free plan. Review the product’s own terms before using it in a personal or business setup.
Questions
What platforms can these anti-malware tools support?
The platform field covers Windows, macOS, API, web, Android and extension options. Check that field for the software you are considering.
Can I find no-cost access among these anti-malware tools?
Entries include a free plan, a free trial or a freemium option. ClamAV is listed with a free plan.
Which protection features can I compare?
You can review fields for real-time protection, ransomware protection, scheduled scans and behavior monitoring.
Where can I see a product’s device limit?
Check the Maximum devices field and compare its value with the number of devices you want to cover.
Is open-source anti-malware available?
Some software on this list provides open-source code. Check the product’s licence if code access matters to you.
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