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Bitdefender Antivirus FreeMalwarebytes
Free

Free with no time limit; paid Bitdefender products add more protection.

 Freemium

A free scanner is available; real-time protection, VPN and scam detection are part of paid…

Windows Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Free with no time limit or credit card
  • Simple installation in a few steps
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
  • Combines malware scanning, VPN and scam detection
  • Windows only
  • Basic protection; extra features require a paid upgrade
  • Most protection features require a paid plan
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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