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Certo AntiSpy alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Certo AntiSpy alternative for most people is Bitdefender (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.

Certo AntiSpy compared with 4 alternatives: Moonlock, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Norton 360.

Certo AntiSpy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 per month, or $59.99 per year (Premium, App Store prices). 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Certo AntiSpyThis toolFree plan · from $8.99/moYesiOS, Android
MoonlockFree trial · from $54/yrTrial onlymacOS
MalwarebytesFree plan · from $59.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BitdefenderFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Norton 360Free trial · from $84.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Certo AntiSpy starts at $5 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Bitdefender.

Malwarebytes and Norton 360 score higher without starting lower. Moonlock starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCerto AntiSpyMoonlockMalwarebytesBitdefenderNorton 360

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of antivirus apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Certo AntiSpy

  1. Moonlock

    Mac antivirus with real-time scanning, a VPN and a scam checker

    • Moonlock starts at $54 per year for 1 Mac ($13.50 billed monthly).
    • Moonlock has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Certo AntiSpy.
    • Moonlock also lists a macOS app.
    • Moonlock lists no iOS and Android apps, which Certo AntiSpy has.

    Suits: Mac owners who want a malware scanner built for macOS

    Moonlock vs Certo AntiSpyMoonlock pricing and details

  2. Malwarebytes

    Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans

    • Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard).
    • Malwarebytes also lists Windows and macOS apps and a browser extension.
    • Malwarebytes also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free

    Malwarebytes vs Certo AntiSpyMalwarebytes pricing and details

  3. Bitdefender

    Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier

    • Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99.
    • Bitdefender also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Bitdefender also covers password manager.

    Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus

    Bitdefender vs Certo AntiSpyBitdefender pricing and details

  4. Norton 360

    Antivirus suite with VPN, password manager and PC cloud backup

    • Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Norton 360 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Certo AntiSpy.
    • Norton 360 also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Norton 360 also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription

    Norton 360 vs Certo AntiSpyNorton 360 pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Certo AntiSpy

  • Mobile only: the product pages cover iPhone (and iPad) and Android, not Windows or Mac.
  • The deep spyware scan on iPhone needs a computer.
  • The App Store prices are the ones recorded; Google Play shows a range of $4.99 to $49.99 per item, so Android prices differ.
Certo AntiSpy pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Certo AntiSpy?

The alternatives to Certo AntiSpy in this directory are Moonlock, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Norton 360. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Certo AntiSpy.

Is there a free alternative to Certo AntiSpy?

Yes. Malwarebytes and Bitdefender have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Certo AntiSpy alternatives work on Windows?

The Certo AntiSpy listing does not include a Windows app. Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Norton 360 list one.

Which Certo AntiSpy alternatives work on macOS?

The Certo AntiSpy listing does not include a macOS app. Moonlock, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Norton 360 list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.