Best Malware Removal Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Malwarebytes Premium is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Dr.Web CureIt! and BitNinja. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Dr.Web CureIt!. The lowest first paid tier on this page is NoBot at $0.83/mo.
Malware removal software can differ in how it scans, isolates threats, and supports cleanup. Compare scan modes, scheduled scans, and remediation automation, then check operating-system support and whether threat quarantine is listed. Bootable rescue media may be relevant when you need to consider recovery outside a normal system session. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost and access details to weigh. ESET Mobile Security for Android, Certo AntiSpy, and Malwarebytes Premium are among the entries, with other options including BitNinja and Dr.Web CureNet!. Consider the type of cleanup you need and which published capabilities align with your devices and preferred approach.
26 malware removal software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Malwarebytes Premium iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0
- 2 Dr.Web CureIt! No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Scan modes: customThreat quarantine: YesBootable rescue media: Yes
- 3 BitNinja iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Scan modes: quickThreat quarantine: Yes
- 4 Spybot – Search & Destroy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Scan modes: customThreat quarantine: YesBootable rescue media: Yes
- 5 Certo AntiSpy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free
- 6 SUPERAntiSpyware No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$1.67/mo
- 7 MalCare No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$8.25/mo
- 8 Emsisoft Emergency Kit No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Threat quarantine: Yes
- 9 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Threat quarantine: Yes
- 10 Dr.Web LiveDisk No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free Scan modes: customThreat quarantine: YesBootable rescue media: Yes
- 11 Panda Cloud Cleaner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Bootable rescue media: Yes
- 12 Adlice Protect No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Threat quarantine: Yes
- 13 Dr.Web CureNet! iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Threat quarantine: Yes
- 14 Trend Micro Maximum Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5$8.75/mo
- 15 Xcitium Cleaning Essentials No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Threat quarantine: YesBootable rescue media: Yes
- 16 Virusdie No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Threat quarantine: Yes
- 17 Malwarebytes AdwCleaner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Threat quarantine: Yes
- 18 HitmanPro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8
- 19 Microsoft Safety Scanner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 20 herdProtect No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Threat quarantine: Yes
- 21 Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 22 ClamAV No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 23 Gridinsoft Anti-Malware No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 24 Spy Emergency No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 25 NoBot No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9$0.83/mo
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Scan modes | Threat quarantine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malwarebytes Premium | 9.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | Dr.Web CureIt! | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | custom | Yes |
| 3 | BitNinja | 8.0 | No | — | Yes | — | quick | Yes |
| 4 | Spybot – Search & Destroy | 7.9 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | custom | Yes |
| 5 | Certo AntiSpy | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | SUPERAntiSpyware | 7.4 | Free plan | $1.67/mo | Yes | 19.99 /yr | — | — |
| 7 | MalCare | 7.4 | Free plan | $8.25/mo | Yes | 99 /yr | — | — |
| 8 | Emsisoft Emergency Kit | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 9 | Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool | 7.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 10 | Dr.Web LiveDisk | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | custom | Yes |
| 11 | Panda Cloud Cleaner | 6.9 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 12 | Adlice Protect | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | 15 /yr | — | Yes |
| 13 | Dr.Web CureNet! | 6.7 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 14 | Trend Micro Maximum Security | 6.5 | No | $8.75/mo | No | 104.95 /yr | — | — |
| 15 | Xcitium Cleaning Essentials | 6.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 16 | Virusdie | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | Malwarebytes AdwCleaner | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 18 | HitmanPro | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 19 | Microsoft Safety Scanner | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 20 | herdProtect | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | ClamAV | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | Gridinsoft Anti-Malware | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 24 | Spy Emergency | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | NoBot | 4.9 | No | $0.83/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which malware removal software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Malwarebytes Premium is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 9.0. Dr.Web CureIt! is second and BitNinja third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, NoBot has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.