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Best Antivirus for Mac in 2026
Choosing antivirus for a Mac means weighing the protection and extras each entry lists. Compared on coverage scope and devices included, real-time, phishing, and ransomware protection, you can focus on the safeguards relevant to you. Password manager and VPN inclusion offer further points of comparison, while free plans and paid-from prices help clarify access and cost. Avira Free Security, Bitdefender Total Security, and Avast One are among the options shown. Check the listed device coverage and protection features against your needs.
- 43 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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ClamAV
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2ClamAV provides scanning tools, frequent database updates, and coverage across several operating systems and file formats.
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Avira Free Security
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3Choose Avira Free Security if you want a free plan combining real-time threat protection, privacy tools and performance optimization across desktop and mobile platforms.
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Combo Cleaner
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Combo Cleaner combines security checks with cleaning tools, but its free option is limited to scanning and results.
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TotalAV Antivirus
by TotalAV AntivirusFree plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2Choose TotalAV Antivirus if you want a free-plan security product with coverage for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its listed features include ransomware protection and a password manager.
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LuLu
Free plan MacLuLu offers outgoing-connection alerts and configurable allow or block rules at no cost. Its visibility is not complete for traffic that bypasses macOS Network Extensions.
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Avast Security for Mac
Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1Avast Security for Mac lists core protection against ransomware and phishing, with a free plan and coverage for two devices. Paid access starts at $77.99/yr, and a 60-day trial is noted.
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Mac Sai
Free plan MacMac Sai combines system cleanup, app management, disk tools, and malware scanning for macOS. Note the macOS 14+ requirement and that its project explicitly says it is not an antivirus.
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Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac
Free plan Mac - 11
Antivirus AI Mac
Free plan Mac - 12
CrowdStrike Falcon Pro
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4Falcon Pro combines prevention, investigation detail, endpoint controls, and response in a cloud-powered agent model.
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ESET HOME Security
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1Choose ESET HOME Security for multi-device home protection, parental controls, and plan choices that add VPN or identity services.
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F-Secure Internet Security
by F-Secure Internet SecurityFree trial AndroidAPIExtension+4F-Secure Internet Security covers common desktop and mobile platforms with ransomware protection and parental controls.
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Kaspersky Premium Total Security
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Choose Kaspersky Premium Total Security if you want a bundled set of security, privacy, password, and family tools across supported devices.
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BlockBlock
Free plan Mac - 18
MacKeeper
Free plan MaciPhoneChoose MacKeeper if its listed protections and included VPN fit your needs on macOS or iOS. Look elsewhere if you need a password manager or coverage for more than the stated one-device allowance.
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DetectX Swift
Free plan Mac - 20
Dr.Web Security Space
by Dr.Web Security SpacePaid AndroidLinuxMac+1Dr.Web Security Space lists several protection categories and supports four operating systems. Compare the five-device standard plan with the separate two-PC plan before choosing.
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Malwarebytes for Mac
Free plan MacMalwarebytes for Mac covers three specific protection areas and offers a free plan for macOS users. Check whether the one-device allowance fits your needs.
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Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud
by Seqrite Endpoint Protection CloudFree trial APIExtensionLinux+3Seqrite combines endpoint threat protection with centralized administration, patching, and deployment options. Pricing is on request, and a trial is listed for evaluation.
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KnockKnock
Free plan Mac - 24
McAfee Total Protection
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1McAfee Total Protection combines device security, VPN, identity monitoring, and password management across major desktop and mobile platforms.
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Sophos Home
by Sophos HomeFree trial MacWindowsSophos Home offers cross-platform security with ransomware protection and parental controls. Buyers should weigh the missing password manager, paid-only model, and different device limits.
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