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Free · 2026

🛡️ Free Antivirus & Malware Tools 2026

4 antivirus & malware tools you can use for free — no credit card required. Includes fully free tools and freemium tiers with generous limits.

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    Malwarebytes

    From €3.33/mo

    Anti-malware specialist catching zero-day threats.

    4.4 (300)

    Anti-malware specialist catching zero-day threats.

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    Avira

    From €0/mo

    German antivirus with strong malware detection and free tier.

    4.3 (561)

    German antivirus with strong malware detection and free tier.

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    Avast

    From €0/mo

    Free antivirus with optional premium tier. Largest user base worldwide.

    4.1 (475)

    Free antivirus with optional premium tier. Largest user base worldwide.

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    ClamAV

    Free

    Open-source antivirus engine used by mail servers worldwide.

    3.8 (237)

    Open-source antivirus engine used by mail servers worldwide.

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What counts as free?

Every tool on this page has either a fully free plan or a freemium tier that doesn't require a paid subscription to start. We list features, limits, and upgrade paths on each tool's detail page so you know exactly what the free plan includes.

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