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G Data Total Security
G DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection, firewall, password management, encrypted backups and mobile security tools.
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Antivirus Software in 2026
List of Antivirus Software | Last updated: September 11, 2026
This page lists the 26 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Antivirus Software, a software category in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what the product does, who it suits, what it costs, and where it falls short, based on documented vendor and independent sources rather than hands-on testing. Examples in this group include Adaware Antivirus, Avira Prime, ClamAV, F-Secure Total, Malwarebytes Premium, Norton 360, Sophos Intercept X and Trend Micro Maximum Security; the list is alphabetical and does not imply a ranking. Across these tools the industries most often documented are Consumer Technology, Education, Small business, Cybersecurity. The most common documented use cases are Malware protection, Ransomware protection, Password management, Parental controls. Platform support most often listed is Windows, macOS, Android, iOS. To compare options, open each profile and read the Decision Snapshot, the pricing and total cost sections, and the Gotchas, then check the alternatives listed for the products you are considering. Features, pricing and availability change, so confirm current details with each vendor before you decide.
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Software discovery — this page combines TechZella's software profiles, structured comparisons, category guidance, and related topics to help you evaluate antivirus software software.
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About Antivirus Software
Start here to understand what antivirus software software does, which teams commonly use it, and what to look for before comparing individual products.
This page lists the 26 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Antivirus Software, a software category in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what the product does, who it suits, what it costs, and where it falls short, based on documented vendor and independent sources rather than hands-on testing. Examples in this group include Adaware Antivirus, Avira Prime, ClamAV, F-Secure Total, Malwarebytes Premium, Norton 360, Sophos Intercept X and Trend Micro Maximum Security; the list is alphabetical and does not imply a ranking. Across these tools the industries most often documented are Consumer Technology, Education, Small business, Cybersecurity. The most common documented use cases are Malware protection, Ransomware protection, Password management, Parental controls. Platform support most often listed is Windows, macOS, Android, iOS. To compare options, open each profile and read the Decision Snapshot, the pricing and total cost sections, and the Gotchas, then check the alternatives listed for the products you are considering. Features, pricing and availability change, so confirm current details with each vendor before you decide.
Find the right fit
Choose antivirus software based on your needs
You do not need to evaluate every tool in this category. Start with the job you need to accomplish, the environment you work in, or the platform you need to support, then narrow the software list from there.
Use cases
Start with the outcome you need. These paths connect the category to specific jobs, workflows and problems that software can help you address.
Malware protection
This page lists the 13 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Malware protection, a use case in our taxonomy. Every profile…
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Ransomware protection
This page lists the 19 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Ransomware protection, a use case in our taxonomy. Every profile…
13 matching tools →
Password management
Explore Password management software within the antivirus software category.
8 matching tools →
Parental controls
Explore Parental controls software within the antivirus software category.
7 matching tools →
Multi-device security
Explore Multi-device security software within the antivirus software category.
5 matching tools →
Ransomware prevention
Explore Ransomware prevention software within the antivirus software category.
5 matching tools →
Industries
Your industry can change the features, integrations, compliance needs and workflows that matter. Explore software already associated with these industry contexts.
Consumer Technology
This page lists the 89 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Consumer Technology, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises…
12 matching tools →
Education
This page lists the 267 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Education, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
9 matching tools →
Small business
This page lists the 32 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Small business, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises…
8 matching tools →
Cybersecurity
This page lists the 30 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Cybersecurity, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
7 matching tools →
Financial Services
This page lists the 167 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Financial Services, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises…
6 matching tools →
Healthcare
This page lists the 200 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Healthcare, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
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Platforms
Platform compatibility can narrow the field quickly. Use these links when the devices or operating environments your team relies on are a key requirement.
Windows
This page lists the 351 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Windows, a platform in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
26 matching tools →
macOS
This page lists the 324 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under macOS, a platform in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
24 matching tools →
Android
This page lists the 351 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Android, a platform in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
22 matching tools →
iOS
This page lists the 331 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under iOS, a platform in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
21 matching tools →
Web
This page lists the 514 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Web, a platform in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
13 matching tools →
Linux
This page lists the 189 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Linux, a platform in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
7 matching tools →
Best-fit software
Software to explore by use case and industry
These shortlists connect the category to specific jobs and business contexts. They are designed to help you move from a broad category to a few relevant products without treating every tool as equally suitable for every situation.
Best for use case
View all →Malware protection
This page lists the 13 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Malware protection, a use case in our taxonomy. Every profile…
Avira PrimeAvira Prime bundles antivirus, unlimited VPN, password management, software updates, privacy tools,…8.4/10G Data Total SecurityG DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection,…8.1/10ZoneAlarm Extreme SecurityZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a multi-device security suite with antivirus, firewall, anti-ransomware,…8.1/10
Best for use case
View all →Ransomware protection
This page lists the 19 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Ransomware protection, a use case in our taxonomy. Every profile…
CylancePROTECTAI-based endpoint protection for preventing malware, fileless attacks, memory exploits, and script-based…8.1/10G Data Total SecurityG DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection,…8.1/10ZoneAlarm Extreme SecurityZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a multi-device security suite with antivirus, firewall, anti-ransomware,…8.1/10
Best for use case
View all →Password management
Explore software associated with this use case and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
Avira PrimeAvira Prime bundles antivirus, unlimited VPN, password management, software updates, privacy tools,…8.4/10Panda DomePanda Dome is a consumer security suite combining antivirus protection with privacy,…8.2/10G Data Total SecurityG DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection,…8.1/10
Best for industry
View all →Consumer Technology
This page lists the 89 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Consumer Technology, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises…
G Data Total SecurityG DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection,…8.1/10Quick Heal Total SecurityConsumer security software offering malware, ransomware, phishing, privacy, banking and parental-control protection…7.6/10Vipre Antivirus PlusVipre Antivirus Plus is a Windows antivirus product for real-time protection against…7.6/10
Best for industry
View all →Education
This page lists the 267 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Education, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
Panda DomePanda Dome is a consumer security suite combining antivirus protection with privacy,…8.2/10CylancePROTECTAI-based endpoint protection for preventing malware, fileless attacks, memory exploits, and script-based…8.1/10Quick Heal Total SecurityConsumer security software offering malware, ransomware, phishing, privacy, banking and parental-control protection…7.6/10
Best for industry
View all →Small business
This page lists the 32 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Small business, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises…
G Data Total SecurityG DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection,…8.1/10ZoneAlarm Extreme SecurityZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a multi-device security suite with antivirus, firewall, anti-ransomware,…8.1/10Quick Heal Total SecurityConsumer security software offering malware, ransomware, phishing, privacy, banking and parental-control protection…7.6/10
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Continue exploring Antivirus Software
Once you understand what you need, use these related category links to broaden or narrow your research. This is navigation rather than another evaluation layer, so it stays compact.
How we compare
TechZella evaluation methodology
This explains what the information on the page means and how TechZella approaches comparison. It is intended to make the evaluation process easier to understand before you rely on a score or shortlist.
TechZella evaluates Antivirus Software software using structured information stored in each profile, documented product capabilities, pricing information, user feedback where available, and evidence collected during research. The evaluation considers features, ease of use, value, performance, support and user sentiment so that the comparison reflects more than a single rating signal.
Use the comparison as a starting point, then check the individual software profile for current pricing, integrations, feature limitations and requirements that matter to your team. A higher TechZella Score does not automatically mean a tool is the right fit for every workflow.
Quick comparison
Antivirus Software
| # | Software / Tool | Best For | TechZella Score | User Rating | Pricing |
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| 1 | Avira Prime | Avira Prime bundles antivirus, unlimited VPN, password management, software updates, privacy tools,… | 8.4/10 | — | $0 / $60 first year; $110 reported renewal |
| 2 | WatchGuard EPDR | Cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection and response software with AI-powered threat detection, zero-trust… | 8.4/10 | — | Custom quote / Free |
| 3 | Panda Dome | Panda Dome is a consumer security suite combining antivirus protection with privacy,… | 8.2/10 | — | $0 / $34.99 |
| 4 | ClamAV | ClamAV is a GPLv2 open-source antivirus engine for email gateways, file scanning,… | 8.1/10 | — | $0 |
| 5 | CylancePROTECT | AI-based endpoint protection for preventing malware, fileless attacks, memory exploits, and script-based… | 8.1/10 | — | Contact sales |
| 6 | G Data Total Security | G DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection,… | 8.1/10 | — | From $49.95 / $0 |
| 7 | ZoneAlarm Extreme Security | ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a multi-device security suite with antivirus, firewall, anti-ransomware,… | 8.1/10 | — | $104.95 / $0 |
| 8 | Quick Heal Total Security | Consumer security software offering malware, ransomware, phishing, privacy, banking and parental-control protection… | 7.6/10 | — | u20b91,591 / u20b93,165 |
| 9 | Vipre Antivirus Plus | Vipre Antivirus Plus is a Windows antivirus product for real-time protection against… | 7.6/10 | — | $14.99 first year; $38.49 listed regular renewal |
| 10 | Adaware Antivirus | Adaware Antivirus was a Windows antivirus and anti-spyware product from Avanquest. The… | 6.1/10 | — | See pricing |
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Antivirus Software in 2026
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Antivirus Software
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a multi-device security suite with antivirus, firewall, anti-ransomware, phishing protection and mobile security features.
$104.95 / year
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Antivirus Software
Adaware Antivirus
Adaware Antivirus was a Windows antivirus and anti-spyware product from Avanquest. The vendor discontinued it, including downloads, purchases, license transfers, and definition…
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Antivirus Software
Vipre Antivirus Plus
Vipre Antivirus Plus is a Windows antivirus product for real-time protection against malware, viruses, spyware and ransomware.
$14.99 first year; $38.49 listed regular renewal / year
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Antivirus Software
ClamAV
ClamAV is a GPLv2 open-source antivirus engine for email gateways, file scanning, malware detection, and security integrations.
$0 / perpetual
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Antivirus Software
CylancePROTECT
AI-based endpoint protection for preventing malware, fileless attacks, memory exploits, and script-based threats across enterprise devices.
Contact sales / Custom
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Antivirus Software
Avira Prime
Avira Prime bundles antivirus, unlimited VPN, password management, software updates, privacy tools, and device optimization for up to 25 devices.
$0 / trial period
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Antivirus Software
Quick Heal Total Security
Consumer security software offering malware, ransomware, phishing, privacy, banking and parental-control protection for supported computers and mobile devices.
u20b91,591 / year
Antivirus Software
Panda Dome
Panda Dome is a consumer security suite combining antivirus protection with privacy, network security, performance and identity features.
$0 / month
Antivirus Software
WatchGuard EPDR
Cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection and response software with AI-powered threat detection, zero-trust application control and automated remediation.
Custom quote / Per endpoint