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Spybot - Search & Destroy vs Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool: catalog facts
Spybot - Search & Destroy	Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Paid Home and Professional editions are sold as subscriptions.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows	Windows
Long history as a dedicated anti-spyware tool Several editions to compare	No installation required Free
Windows only Main editions require a subscription	On-demand scanning only, no real-time protection Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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