Security & Privacy·Standings

Best Antivirus for Mac in 2026

  • 43 platforms
  • 2 with a public API on this page
  • 10 with a free tier
  • Checked 23 Sept 2026
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    ClamAVclamav.net

    ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine for detecting viruses, trojans, malware and related threats.

    7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  2. 2
    AF
    Avira Free Securityavira.com

    Avira Free Security is a free all-in-one solution for internet security, online privacy, and device performance.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  3. 3
    PM
    PC Maticpcmatic.com

    PC Matic combines endpoint security, application allowlisting, malware prevention, patching, performance optimization and remote management.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $30/yr
  4. 4
    CC
    Combo Cleanercombocleaner.com

    Combo Cleaner is a security and device-cleanup product for detecting malware and reclaiming storage across desktop and mobile devices.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  5. 5
    AO
    Avast Oneavast.com

    Avast One combines antivirus, scam protection, privacy tools, device cleanup and performance features in one dashboard.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  6. 6
    TA
    TotalAV Antivirustotalav.com
    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $19/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
  7. 7
    FS
    F-Secure Internet Securityf-secure.com

    F-Secure Internet Security protects computers and mobile devices against malware, scams, phishing and ransomware.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $89.99/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
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    ESET HOME Securityeset.com

    ESET HOME Security is a set of multi-platform home security subscriptions with Essential, Premium, and Ultimate tiers.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $59.99/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
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    MD
    Microsoft Defender for Businessmicrosoft.com

    Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from…

    6.2 APIOpenFree —
  10. 10
    CF
    CrowdStrike Falcon Procrowdstrike.com

    Falcon Endpoint Protection Pro combines antivirus prevention, attack visibility, built-in threat intelligence, and response as an antivirus replacement.

    6.1 APIOpenFree From $99.99/yr
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    SE
    Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloudseqrite.com

    Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud remotely manages and secures multiple endpoints from a centralized cloud console.

    6.0 APIOpenFree —
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    N3
    Norton 360us.norton.com
    5.9 APIOpenFree From $94.99/yr
  13. 13
    MS
    Mac Saigithub.com

    Mac Sai is an open-source Mac cleaner, optimizer, and malware scanner.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  14. 14
    L
    LuLuobjective-see.org

    LuLu is a free, open-source firewall that alerts about and blocks unknown outgoing network connections.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    KP
    5.7 APIOpenFree —
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    MT
    McAfee Total Protectionmcafee.com

    McAfee Total Protection combines antivirus, scam protection, privacy tools, and identity monitoring for personal devices.

    5.4 APIOpenFree —
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    IM
    Intego Mac Internet Security X9offer.intego.com

    Mac Internet Security X9 is marketed as antivirus and security software that keeps Mac data safe from malware.

    5.3 APIOpenFree From $24.99/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
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    SA
    Surfshark Antivirussurfshark.com
    5.3 APIOpenFree From ¥388/yr
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    NA
    Norton AntiVirus Plusus.norton.com
    5.3 APIOpenFree From $59.99/yr
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    TM
    5.3 APIOpenFree From $105/yr
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    AS
    5.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
  22. 22
    DW
    Dr.Web Security Spaceproducts.drweb.com
    5.2 APIOpenFree From $31/yr
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    WE
    Webroot Essentialswebroot.com
    5.2 APIOpenFree From $49.99/yr
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    BV
    5.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    SH
    Sophos Homehome.sophos.com
    5.0 APIOpenFree —

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