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Best Antivirus for Mac 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Antivirus for Mac tools help protect macOS devices from threats such as ransomware and phishing. This list helps Mac buyers compare protection features, platform coverage, device limits and bundled services.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 PC Matic | PC Matic offers free and paid security plans across macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS and web. | 6.6 | $30 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Avast One | Avast One offers free and paid security plans for macOS, Windows, Android and iOS. | 6.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Avira Free Security | Avira Free Security provides internet security and ransomware protection on macOS and other listed platforms. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Combo Cleaner | Combo Cleaner checks Mac malware and adware, refreshes definitions hourly, and removes detected infections on its paid plan. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 TotalAV Antivirus | TotalAV Antivirus offers complete security on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android for as many as eight devices. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 F-Secure Internet Security | 5.6 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Microsoft Defender for Business | Microsoft Defender for Business provides complete security for macOS, Windows, Android and iOS. | 5.6 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 08 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 |
| 09 CrowdStrike Falcon Pro | Falcon Pro suits organizations seeking endpoint prevention and investigation tools across desktop and mobile devices. | 5.4 | $99.99 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Norton 360 | Norton 360 delivers complete security on macOS, Windows, Android and iOS through a paid plan. | 5.2 | $94.99 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
Use the published fields to compare free plans, paid starting prices, trials, real-time protection, VPN access and password managers. The page does not publish a scoring basis, so list order is not a buying signal.
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Avast One
Avast One offers free and paid security plans for macOS, Windows, Android and iOS.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Record6.2 Visit
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Avira Free Security
Avira Free Security provides internet security and ransomware protection on macOS and other listed platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Record5.7 Visit
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Combo Cleaner
Combo Cleaner checks Mac malware and adware, refreshes definitions hourly, and removes detected infections on its paid plan.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record5.7 Visit
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TotalAV Antivirus
TotalAV Antivirus offers complete security on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android for as many as eight devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Record5.7 Visit
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Microsoft Defender for Business
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 — Record5.6 Visit Microsoft Defender for Business provides complete security for macOS, Windows, Android and iOS.
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ClamAV
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record5.4 Visit ClamAV may suit users who need a free scanning engine and can work with its tools and deployment options.
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CrowdStrike Falcon Pro
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $99.99 a year Record5.4 Visit Falcon Pro suits organizations seeking endpoint prevention and investigation tools across desktop and mobile devices.
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Norton 360
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $94.99 a year Record5.2 Visit Norton 360 delivers complete security on macOS, Windows, Android and iOS through a paid plan.
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ESET HOME Security
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 — Record5.1 Visit ESET HOME Security suits households seeking protection across supported computers and mobile devices.
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Kaspersky Premium Total Security
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 — Record4.8 Visit Kaspersky Premium combines antivirus, privacy and identity protection, VPN and password manager across listed platforms.
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Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud
WebWindowsMac+3 — Record4.5 Visit Paid endpoint protection for Linux, macOS, Windows, web, APIs, and extensions; pricing is on request.
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Webroot Essentials
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $49.99 a year Record4.4 Visit Paid antivirus for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, with plans from $49.99 per year.
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Norton AntiVirus Plus
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $59.99 a year Record4.3 Visit Paid antivirus software for four platforms, with annual plans starting at $59.99.
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Surfshark Antivirus
AndroidWindowsMac — Record4.3 Visit Antivirus for Android, macOS, and Windows in the Surfshark One bundle, with real-time app and file checks.
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Dr.Web Security Space
AndroidWindowsMac+1 $31 a year Record4.2 Visit Dr.Web Security Space provides complete security for macOS, Windows, Linux and Android.
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Trend Micro Maximum Security
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $104.95 a year Record4.0 Visit Trend Micro Maximum Security provides complete security for macOS, Windows, Android and iOS.
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Avast Security for Mac
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record3.6 Visit Avast Security for Mac offers free and paid plans with ransomware and phishing protection across listed platforms.
Before you choose
Check platform coverage
Start with macOS support, then check coverage for Windows, Android, iOS, Linux or an API if you use those platforms. Coverage scope shows where a tool can work.
Device limits matter when you protect more than one computer or add phones and tablets.
Compare core protections
Use the listed fields to compare ransomware protection, phishing protection and real-time protection. These controls address different parts of everyday device security.
If one protection type matters most to you, make that field your first comparison.
Review free access and trials
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a paid starting price or a trial. Avira Free Security, Combo Cleaner, Protectstar Antivirus AI and Avast Security for Mac are listed with free plans.
Trial terms differ. Avast Security for Mac lists a 60-day trial, while McAfee Total Protection and McAfee Secure VPN list 30-day trials; CrowdStrike Falcon Pro lists a 15-day trial.
Look at included services
Compare whether the package includes a VPN or password manager, and check the coverage scope before paying for a bundle.
If code access matters, check the tool's licence and open-source status before choosing it.
Questions
Which protections can I compare?
The list compares ransomware protection, phishing protection and real-time protection, along with coverage scope and included devices.
Do listed tools offer free plans?
Free-plan availability is shown for every tool. Avira Free Security, Combo Cleaner, Protectstar Antivirus AI and Avast Security for Mac are examples marked with a free plan.
Can I try paid antivirus software before paying?
Trial terms vary. Avast Security for Mac lists 60 days, McAfee Total Protection and McAfee Secure VPN list 30 days, and CrowdStrike Falcon Pro lists 15 days.
Can one tool cover other devices?
Platform fields show support for macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Linux and API connections. Check the platforms and device coverage listed for the tool you want.
Are VPNs and password managers included?
The comparison records VPN inclusion and password-manager inclusion as separate fields, so check both before choosing a package.
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