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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 in 2026
List of Antivirus Software | Last updated: September 11, 2026
Category guide
Software discovery — this page combines TechZella's software profiles, structured comparisons, category guidance, and related topics to help you evaluate antivirus software.
Find the right fit
Choose antivirus 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.
Endpoint protection
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Security operations
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Threat detection and response
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Threat hunting
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Email threat scanning
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Malware detection and removal
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Industries
Your industry can change the features, integrations, compliance needs and workflows that matter. Explore software already associated with these industry contexts.
Education
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Financial Services
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Healthcare
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Manufacturing
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Professional Services
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Retail
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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
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Android
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iOS
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Linux
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macOS
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Web
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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 →Endpoint protection
Explore software associated with this use case and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft Defender is a security product family covering endpoint, identity, email, cloud…8.5/10WatchGuard EPDRCloud-managed endpoint protection, detection and response software with AI-powered threat detection, zero-trust…8.4/10Cisco Secure EndpointCisco Secure Endpoint provides cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection, threat hunting, and response…8.1/10
Best for use case
View all →Security operations
Explore software associated with this use case and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
Best for use case
View all →Threat detection and response
Explore software associated with this use case and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
Best for industry
View all →Education
Explore software associated with this industry and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft Defender is a security product family covering endpoint, identity, email, cloud…8.5/10WatchGuard EPDRCloud-managed endpoint protection, detection and response software with AI-powered threat detection, zero-trust…8.4/10Cisco Secure EndpointCisco Secure Endpoint provides cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection, threat hunting, and response…8.1/10
Best for industry
View all →Financial Services
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Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft Defender is a security product family covering endpoint, identity, email, cloud…8.5/10WatchGuard EPDRCloud-managed endpoint protection, detection and response software with AI-powered threat detection, zero-trust…8.4/10Cisco Secure EndpointCisco Secure Endpoint provides cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection, threat hunting, and response…8.1/10
Best for industry
View all →Healthcare
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Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft Defender is a security product family covering endpoint, identity, email, cloud…8.5/10WatchGuard EPDRCloud-managed endpoint protection, detection and response software with AI-powered threat detection, zero-trust…8.4/10Cisco Secure EndpointCisco Secure Endpoint provides cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection, threat hunting, and response…8.1/10
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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender is a security product family covering endpoint, identity, email, cloud… | 8.5/10 | — | $3.00 / $12.00 |
| 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 | Cisco Secure Endpoint | Cisco Secure Endpoint provides cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection, threat hunting, and response… | 8.1/10 | — | Contact Cisco |
| 4 | 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
Antivirus
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
Antivirus
Cisco Secure Endpoint
Cisco Secure Endpoint provides cloud-managed endpoint protection, detection, threat hunting, and response for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices.
Contact Cisco / Subscription
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Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender is a security product family covering endpoint, identity, email, cloud applications, and XDR workloads.
$3.00 / user/month, paid yearly