Best Antivirus Software in 2026
Updated
116 antivirus software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
116ranked
10free plans on this page
€0.75/molowest paid tier
9 Oct 2026last checked
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ThreatDown Endpoint ProtectionWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 6.5 |
| 27 | Microsoft Quick AssistWeb · Windows · Mac | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 28 | Trend Micro Worry-Free ServicesWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 6.4 |
| 29 | ESET PROTECT EntryWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 6.4 |
| 30 | Avast Premium SecurityWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $6.50/mo | 6.4 |
| 31 | Norton AntiVirus PlusWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.4 |
| 32 | Avira PrimeWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $9.17/mo | 6.4 |
| 33 | NANO AntivirusWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 34 | Dr.Web LiveDiskWindows · Linux | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 35 | Spybot – Search & DestroyWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 36 | AVG Secure BrowserWindows · Mac · Android | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 37 | IObit UninstallerWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $1.23/mo | 6.4 | |
| 38 | McAfee Total ProtectionWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 6.3 |
| 39 | Dr.Web Security SpaceWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $2.58/mo | 6.3 |
| 40 | PC MaticWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 6.3 |
| 41 | Malware HunterWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $4.16/mo | 6.3 | |
| 42 | Avira Phantom VPN FreeWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 43 | Sophos HomeWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 6.2 |
| 44 | F-Secure Internet SecurityWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 6.2 |
| 45 | Kaspersky Small Office SecurityWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | €17.29/mo | 6.2 |
| 46 | Protectstar Antivirus AIAndroid | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €0.75/mo | 6.2 | |
| 47 | Certo AntiSpyWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 48 | Avast Essential Business SecurityWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 6.1 |
| 49 | Norton Small BusinessWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 6.1 |
| 50 | Comodo AntivirusWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 6.1 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Protection scope | Device limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ThreatDown Endpoint Protection | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | internet security | — |
| 27 | Microsoft Quick Assist | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | complete security | — |
| 28 | Trend Micro Worry-Free Services | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | complete security | — |
| 29 | ESET PROTECT Entry | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 30 | Avast Premium Security | 6.4 | No | $6.50/mo | No | $77.99/yr | internet security | 10 devices |
| 31 | Norton AntiVirus Plus | 6.4 | No | $5/mo | No | $59.99/yr | antivirus | 1 devices |
| 32 | Avira Prime | 6.4 | No | $9.17/mo | No | $109.99/yr | complete security | 25 devices |
| 33 | NANO Antivirus | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | antivirus | — |
| 34 | Dr.Web LiveDisk | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 35 | Spybot – Search & Destroy | 6.4 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 36 | AVG Secure Browser | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | $99.99/yr | complete security | — |
| 37 | IObit Uninstaller | 6.4 | Free plan | $1.23/mo | Yes | — | complete security | 3 devices |
| 38 | McAfee Total Protection | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | complete security | 10 devices |
| 39 | Dr.Web Security Space | 6.3 | No | $2.58/mo | No | $31/yr | complete security | 5 devices |
| 40 | PC Matic | 6.3 | No | $2.50/mo | Yes | $60/yr | complete security | 5 devices |
| 41 | Malware Hunter | 6.3 | Free plan | $4.16/mo | Yes | $49.95/yr | antivirus | 3 devices |
| 42 | Avira Phantom VPN Free | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | internet security | 25 devices |
| 43 | Sophos Home | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | complete security | 10 devices |
| 44 | F-Secure Internet Security | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | internet security | 5 devices |
| 45 | Kaspersky Small Office Security | 6.2 | No | €17.29/mo | No | — | complete security | 5 devices |
| 46 | Protectstar Antivirus AI | 6.2 | Free plan | €0.75/mo | Yes | — | antivirus | 1 devices |
| 47 | Certo AntiSpy | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | complete security | — |
| 48 | Avast Essential Business Security | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | internet security | — |
| 49 | Norton Small Business | 6.1 | No | — | No | $119.99/yr | complete security | 20 devices |
| 50 | Comodo Antivirus | 6.1 | No | $2.50/mo | Yes | $29.99/yr | antivirus | 1 devices |
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