Best antivirus on Reddit

989 reviews from r/malwares, r/antivirus, r/Windows11 and 27 more subreddits

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ESET

4.2

(140)

"If paid go to nod32 anytivirus only."

"You should definitely check out ESET."

"If you're looking for something solid, try ESET."

"Avid Eset user here. It is based off Nod32, which many techs use(d). They have solid in the wild test scores."

"If you're looking for a solid antivirus, just go for ESET."

"I personally recommend ESET. Extremely lightweight, easy to use, good detection ratio."

"Look into using ESET. It's got a good track record and won't slow your system down."

"They get the job done without messing up your system."

"It's super light on resources and does a solid job without getting in your way."

"It’s lightweight and does its job well without getting in the way."

Bitdefender

4.2

(129)

"Bitdefender is a great choice, its protections are real good for both free and paid version."

"I have used Bitdefender for Android for a number of years and just like the desktop, never an issue."

"If you're looking for top-notch protection without turning your computer into a snail, Bitdefender is a seriously good shout."

"Bitdefender in my opinion."

"If you want a solid antivirus for your Mac, check out Bitdefender."

"It’s super effective at catching various threats and doesn’t slow your Mac down at all."

"For laptop, iOS and Android devices - Bitdefender Total Security."

"Bitdefender is a solid option."

"Bitdefender is the #1 antivirus overall."

"Try Bitdefender."

Malwarebytes

4.2

(97)

"They're a solid pair for keeping your system clean."

"It's straightforward and works well for keeping your system safe."

"Malwarebytes"

"Look into Malwarebytes."

"It’s a solid combo and keeps things clean."

"It’s light and just focuses on threats without all the extra stuff."

"Give Malwarebytes a shot."

"Forget the usual suspects. Give Malwarebytes a shot."

"Try Malwarebytes for Mac."

"It's solid and has a free version."

Windows Defender

3.9

(79)

"Free built-in Windows Defender + Free OpenDNS account using their DNS servers in my network configuration."

"Previously used Sophos moved to Defender."

"The best antivirus ever today is a combination of two: Windows defender and common sense."

"I would say just use Windows Defender."

"+1 for Windows Defender and common sense."

"Windows defender. You'll be fine."

"If you're worried about malware, don't overthink it. Just stick to Windows Defender."

"Windows Defender is more than enough for basic protection."

"Just switch to Windows Defender. It’s decent now."

"It's built-in and does a decent job."

Kaspersky

4.2

(61)

"I recommend you go with Kaspersky: -highest detection rates, -no false positives, -cheapest on the market with free version -comprehensive features -0 unforeseen problems"

"It's the best AV out there"

"The 'best' antivirus I have personally used is Kaspersky."

"Check out Kaspersky. It’s pretty solid for free and plays nice with older versions."

"The best are Bitdefender or Kaspersky."

"Kaspersky is worth a look too."

"Kaspersky and bitdefender"

"Look into Kaspersky for Mac."

"Right now? Kaspersky, bc its very good in what it does."

"Use Kaspersky free"

Sophos

4.1

(44)

"If you want something that works without a bunch of fluff, try out Sophos."

"It's cheap, separates settings from the security."

"If it's good enough for Giant servers. It's good enough for me."

"If you want something that really gets the job done without fuss, look at Sophos."

"Check out Sophos for Mac."

"Look into using Sophos for solid protection."

"Sophos InterceptX is pretty good, considering it’s completely free."

"Sophos Home."

"It won’t drag your Mac down and does a solid job at catching threats."

"It’s pretty solid for everyday use."

Avira

4.0

(38)

"Look, if you want something that just works without all the fuss, consider using Avira."

"Try using Avira. It’s lightweight and does a solid job."

"Avira is also a decent option for me, as it have lots of functions with different categories."

"Avira - Am using past 1 decade."

"Look into using Aviras Free."

"Consider trying Avira. It's free and doesn't bog down older systems."

"If you want something that won’t make your PC crawl, give Avira a shot."

"Check out Avira. It's light on resources and has good malware detection."

"It's got a free version that's pretty decent."

"It’s lightweight and doesn’t mess with your PC’s speed."

Norton

3.8

(37)

"I would recommend prioritizing Norton or Bitdefender."

"If you are like some of my clients who want an extra level of security and like to stick with Norton."

"Norton is solid for both."

"If you're looking for something solid, just go with Norton."

"Look into Norton for solid protection."

"It’s been my go-to for years, and it really delivers on security."

"Yeah, it’s kind of pricey, but the extra features like cloud backup are worth it."

"It’s not as heavy as Avast and does a decent job."

"It's not free but worth the cost."

"It really keeps threats at bay."

F-Secure

4.1

(28)

"It’s lightweight and does its job without being a pain."

"It runs light and keeps the system responsive."

"Consider giving F-Secure a shot."

"If you want something effective but not a hassle, try F-Secure."

"If you want something that actually works, look into using F-Secure."

"Try out F-Secure for basic protection."

"Try using F-Secure. Lightweight and reliable."

"F-secure."

"Look for F-Secure. It’s a simple app that runs well on older Androids."

"It's pretty efficient and doesn't hog your CPU like others do."

#10

Emsisoft

4.2

(26)

"It's light and does its job without any fuss."

"It’s not heavy on resources and does a solid job of catching threats."

"It’s effective for malware, doesn’t eat up system resources, and is simple to set up."

"Try out Emsisoft if you want solid ransomware protection."

"Go for Emsisoft if you want solid protection."

"Look into using Emsisoft for solid ransomware defense."

"Honestly, ditch the big names. I’ve had good luck with Emsisoft."

"Check out Emsisoft. It's pretty effective and low-key."

"Try using Emsisoft Free."

"Check out Emsisoft."

#11

Webroot

4.2

(23)

"For a no-nonsense approach, consider using Webroot."

"It’s super quick and doesn’t slow down your machine at all."

"If you're really looking for solid antivirus for your Mac, give Webroot a shot."

"It’s super fast and doesn’t slow down my machine at all."

"I been using Webroot for decades."

"For a solid antivirus, I suggest checking out Webroot."

"Consider trying out Webroot. It's lightweight and doesn't hog resources."

"Check out Webroot. It's super light and doesn't slow things down."

"You might want to check out Webroot."

"It’s got a pretty good track record and you barely notice it running."

#12

Microsoft

4.5

(20)

"You should definitely consider using Windows Defender."

"Windows defender. Get rid of mcrapafe."

"Windows Defender is more than enough."

"The built-in Windows Defender is equivalent to or better than nearly every other anti-virus software."

"The newest version is better than most of the options you can buy."

"Nothing wrong with built-in Windows Defender."

"Defender is enough"

"Windows Defender is really all you need"

"Windows defender unless you want something for a company."

"Windows Defender by far! Atleast today."

#13

Microsoft Defender

4.3

(20)

"The built-in Windows Security is more than adequate for most normal purposes."

"Purge McAfee from your system and stick with the built-in Windows Security."

"Defender all the way."

"Windows Defender + free malwarebytes is a perfectly fine combo."

"Windows defender is the best one for that."

"Windows Defender. Norton is like one of the worst AVs out there."

"Windows Defender is the best free solution."

"Common sense + Defender."

"Like always: Defender, ESET, Bitdefender, Kasperksy."

"Windows defender and malwarebytes."

#14

AVG

3.8

(20)

"If you want something free - AVG is leading in many charts."

"You might want to consider using AVG. It's simple, runs smoothly, and has good basic features."

"Try out AVG Free. It’s simple and keeps your system running fast."

"It's pretty effective and has a no-cost option that covers basics."

"Give AVG Free a shot. It's lightweight and doesn’t drag your system down."

"It’s pretty decent for free and doesn’t hog your system."

"Keep using Malwarebytes for those random scans."

"It's pretty straightforward and doesn't interfere much with your system's performance."

"It covers both Windows and Android well without being a resource hog."

"It's straightforward and does the job without fuss."

#15

Comodo

4.1

(18)

"Comodo has the BEST zero day detection."

"Try using Comodo Free Antivirus."

"Try using Comodo. It's free and does a decent job."

"Look into using Comodo. It's free, has decent protection."

"It’s free and does the job pretty well."

"Forget the usual options. Check out Comodo."

"Check out Comodo Free."

"It's free and does a solid job."

"Comodo for paranoids."

"It's lightweight and doesn't interfere with your system."

#16

TotalAV

4.0

(18)

"It's a perfect option if you want a clean, user-friendly experience with reliable protection."

"Weird that TotalAV doesn’t get more attention."

"Look into using TotalAV Free."

"Look into TotalAV. It's got a solid interface, does well with malware."

"It's free for basic use on both Windows and Android."

"You could check out TotalAV. It’s got a solid free version."

"It has great malware protection and some unique privacy features."

"It's an underrated option that packs a solid punch in terms of security."

"TotalAV would be my choice."

"Personally, I’d vouch for TotalAV. It’s super easy to use, solid on security."

#17

Avast

3.9

(16)

"I use Avast because my mother pays for it and for domestic use I am more than happy."

"Look into using Avast Free Antivirus."

"It's lightweight and works fine on older Android versions."

"It’s free and pretty effective across Windows and Android."

"It does a solid job without hogging your system resources."

"Good choices."

"It’s light and does a decent job on Android."

"It’s free and not a battery drain."

"If you're looking for something free, consider Avast Mobile Security."

"For a free option, I’d recommend using Avast or Bitdefender for Android."

#18

ZoneAlarm

4.0

(13)

"Look into using ZoneAlarm. It's decent and doesn’t bog down your system too much."

"It’s straightforward and keeps things running smooth."

"Both work well and are easy to set up."

"I’ve had a good run with ZoneAlarm Free. It’s light on resources."

"It’s light and has good protection without slowing your system down."

"It’s free and provides decent protection."

"Try using ZoneAlarm. It's got a good firewall and doesn't slow your PC down too much."

"Try out ZoneAlarm Free."

"Look into using ZoneAlarm for free."

"It’s free and does a solid job at keeping threats away."

#19

AhnLab V3

4.0

(12)

"Check out the free version of AhnLab V3."

"Look into AhnLab V3."

"Check out AhnLab V3 Mobile Security. It's free and works great on older Android devices."

"It does a solid job and stays out of your way."

"Forget Kaspersky. Try AhnLab V3."

"It's light and effective for keeping your system smooth."

"It's effective and doesn't hog resources at all."

"It won’t slow down your system at all, and it does a solid job."

"Check out AhnLab V3 Free."

"It's free and does a solid job keeping malware away."

#20

Panda

3.8

(12)

"If you want more peace of mind, grab a lightweight antivirus like Panda."

"It’s lightweight and pretty effective."

"It won't slow you down and gives decent protection."

"Check out Panda Free Antivirus. It's easy to use and doesn't bog down your machine."

"Panda, but you need .net Framework 4 to use it."

"It's light and effective."

"Give Panda Free Antivirus a shot."

"It’s got a cool interface and doesn’t make my laptop crawl."

"It's lightweight and effective."

"Try Panda Security or Comodo."

#21

ClamAV

3.8

(9)

"Check out ClamAV. It's free and open-source."

"Try using ClamAV if you want a free antivirus that's pretty solid."

"Try using ClamAV."

"If you want something effective without paying, go for ClamAV."

"Look into using ClamAV on your mobile."

"Look into using ClamAV. It's open-source and does a good job for free."

"Use ClamAV for a free option."

"ClamWin (ClamAV) is open source and still actively updated."

"You can use something like clamav."

#22

McAfee

3.6

(9)

"Try using McAfee. It’s got a free version that’s pretty decent on older devices."

"Try using McAfee. It has solid features like anti-theft and web protection."

"It’s user-friendly and keeps things running smoothly."

"It’s free and does a decent job keeping your phone safe."

"You should check out McAfee. It has a free version that works well."

"It has a solid reputation and covers multiple devices."

"It has good features and catches threats well."

"I have used McAfee for a while and never had any performance issues."

"Better than McAfee"

#23

Trend Micro

4.0

(8)

"If you want something reliable, Trend Micro is worth a shot."

"Try using Trend Micro. It’s got a solid mix of features."

"It's really good at blocking threats and doesn’t slow down your system much."

"It's user-friendly and doesn’t slow down your Mac."

"If you're serious about protecting your Mac, don't overlook Trend Micro."

"Viper and trend micro work well"

"It's got solid protection and has been reliable for me without causing much slowdown."

"For mobile I would recommend Bitdefender, Trend Micro or Malwarebytes."

#24

Microsoft Security Essentials

3.9

(7)

"Microsoft security essentials still updates to the windows 10 patches."

"I'm using Microsoft Security Essentials."

"Bitdefender, AVG, Avast, Kaspersky, Microsoft Security Essentials..."

"I'm still using Microsoft Security Essentials."

"MSE is fine, and what I personally use."

"You can use Microsoft Security Essentials just fine."

"My personal choice is Microsoft Security Essentials."

#25

SentinelOne

4.2

(5)

"It works really well and a lot of actions are automated."

"Look into using SentinelOne. It's pretty effective and doesn't mess with your phone's performance."

"SentinelOne is pretty good."

"SentinelOne next tier up."

"We use sentinel one for edr and so far so good."

#26

CrowdStrike

4.2

(5)

"Crowdstrike is still my best pick. Get the Crowdstrike complete with their 24x7 monitoring"

"Crowdstrike was seen as the gold standard."

"Bitdefender/crowdstrike"

"Crowdstrike next tier up."

"You got what I mean."

#27

BullGuard

4.0

(5)

"It does a great job on Macs."

"If you're looking for something reliable, try out BullGuard."

"It packs a punch without demanding too much from your system."

"If you’re looking for something that just works without a ton of fuss, you might want to consider BullGuard."

"It's got a solid mix of protection and speed."

#28

Lookout

3.8

(5)

"If you're looking for a solid antivirus for Android, you might want to check out Lookout."

"Try Lookout. It's user-friendly and works well on older devices."

"It’s free and does a solid job."

"It’s free and does a decent job at keeping your device safe."

"Try Lookout. It's pretty decent for a free option."

#29

ClamWin

3.6

(5)

"It's open-source and won't bog down your system."

"It's open-source and works well for quick scans without slowing down your machine."

"I use ClamWin. It gets regular updates."

"ClamWin is decent."

"Open source AV clamwin which is based on Linux clamAV."

#30

Acronis

4.0

(4)

"It protects well without messing with your PC's performance."

"It's not the most common choice, but it does a solid job without taking a toll on your system."

"It has some solid features for mobile security."

"Acronis provides a lot of protection for the budget."

#31

Huntress

4.7

(3)

"Been using Huntress (Defender) + Threatlocker combo for quite some time with good results."

"Huntress and defender works great for us even auto remediates a lot of the lower level stuff."

"I'd take a good look at Huntress."

#32

Panda Dome

4.0

(3)

"You should definitely check out Panda Dome. It's not just lightweight but also has a decent set of features for free."

"It’s got a solid suite of features and runs smoothly on Macs."

"You should give Panda Dome Free a shot."

#33

FortiClient

4.0

(3)

"It's lightweight and does a solid job without hogging system resources."

"It's free for basic use on Windows and Android."

"It’s free and works well on Windows 11."

#34

Heimdal

4.0

(3)

"Consider using Heimdal. It's often overlooked but offers solid protection."

"Try using Heimdal. It's got a unique approach with proactive protection."

"They have an a la carte selection of modules."

3.0

(1)

"I think that Nord VPN may have some antivirus stuff check that out first."

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