ClamXAV alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave ClamXAV: no free tier once the trial ends, and mac only, with no Windows or mobile apps. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ClamXAV, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Malwarebytes currently ranks first.
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Best ClamXAV alternative for most people
MalwarebytesCovers Windows, Android and iOS too, and has a free cleanup scanner alongside paid plans.
Best ClamXAV alternative for a free option
BlockBlockFree, open-source Mac tool that flags new persistent software as it's installed.
Best ClamXAV alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MalwarebytesCovers Windows, Android and iOS too, and has a free cleanup scanner alongside paid plans.
Best ClamXAV alternative for Mac
KnockKnockFree Mac scanner for reviewing startup items when a subscription antivirus feels like too much.
Best ClamXAV alternative for Windows
MalwarebytesCovers Windows, Android and iOS too, and has a free cleanup scanner alongside paid plans.
Best ClamXAV alternative for iPhone and Android
MalwarebytesCovers Windows, Android and iOS too, and has a free cleanup scanner alongside paid plans.
ClamXAV alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to ClamXAV?
Malwarebytes ranks first right now. Covers Windows, Android and iOS too, and has a free cleanup scanner alongside paid plans. BlockBlock and KnockKnock follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to ClamXAV?
Yes. Malwarebytes (free plan + paid), BlockBlock (open source) and KnockKnock (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to ClamXAV?
None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from ClamXAV?
The complaints we hear most: no free tier once the trial ends; mac only, with no Windows or mobile apps; no bundled VPN or browser protection extension.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ClamXAV, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.