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Bitdefender alternatives with a Linux app

The Bitdefender listing does not include a Linux app. 4 of the 25 other antivirus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Bitdefender has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99. 1 of them is free or has a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Bitdefender

  1. Kaspersky

    Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers

    • Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99. Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99.
    • Bitdefender has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
    • Kaspersky also covers ad and tracker blocking.
  2. CrowdStrike Falcon Go

    Small-business antivirus with USB device control and mobile protection

    • CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly). Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99.
    • Bitdefender has a free plan. CrowdStrike Falcon Go does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists a Linux app.
    • Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.
  3. ClamAV

    Free open-source antivirus engine and command-line scanner

    • ClamAV is free. Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99.
    • Only ClamAV lists a Linux app.
    • Only Bitdefender lists Android and iOS apps.
    • ClamAV is open source, according to its own site.
  4. Huntress

    Managed endpoint detection and response with a 24/7 human SOC

    • Huntress starts at $8.99 per endpoint / month (Managed EDR, MSRP). Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99.
    • Bitdefender has a free plan. Huntress does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Huntress lists a web app.
    • Only Huntress lists a Linux app.

Common questions

Which Bitdefender alternatives have a Linux app?

Kaspersky, CrowdStrike Falcon Go, ClamAV and Huntress list a Linux app.

Does Bitdefender have a Linux app?

The Bitdefender listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these antivirus apps are free?

ClamAV is free or has a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bitdefender: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.