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ClamAV vs Dr.Web LiveDisk

Both stand on antivirus software. 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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Dr.Web LiveDisk

Free plan LinuxWindows

LiveDisk combines malware cleanup and file copying in bootable recovery media. Before using USB, check the drive space and confirm the computer can boot from a USB HDD device.

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The facts

	ClamAV	Dr.Web LiveDisk
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Linux, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	clamav.net	free.drweb.com
On antivirus software	#1 of 120	#25 of 120

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.

Dr.Web LiveDisk: what it does well

Free recovery media for DVD or USB.
Scanner launches automatically after boot.
Can restore infected items and copy important data.
USB creation leaves drive files unchanged by default.
Includes a memory testing utility.

What to know first

USB creation requires 1 GB of free space.
USB boot requires BIOS support for a USB HDD device.
Users are advised to check and update virus databases.

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