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ClamAV vs Combo Cleaner

Both stand on antivirus for mac. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ClamAV

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

ClamAV provides scanning tools, frequent database updates, and coverage across several operating systems and file formats. Readers should account for its engine-focused scope, resource recommendations, and format-extraction caveat.

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Combo Cleaner

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Combo Cleaner combines security checks with cleaning tools, but its free option is limited to scanning and results. Review platform-specific paid features and subscription terms before choosing a plan.

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The facts

	ClamAV	Combo Cleaner
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	No
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	clamav.net	combocleaner.com
On antivirus for mac	#1 of 43	#4 of 43

ClamAV: what it does well

Free, open-source engine.
Database updates multiple times per day.
Scans common mail, archive, executable, and document formats.
On-access scanning is available on modern Linux.
Official Docker images are available for Alpine and Debian.

What to know first

Not a traditional antivirus or endpoint security suite.
Recommended minimum is 3 GiB RAM and 5 GiB disk.
Does not guarantee extraction of every format variant.

Combo Cleaner: what it does well

Available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows
Free Mac disk and file-cleaning tools
Windows includes real-time and web protection
Advertises 24/7 support

What to know first

Free version cannot remove detected items
Trial excludes full and custom antivirus scans
Paid subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled
License covers one or five computers, depending on subscription

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