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Free alternatives to Emsisoft Anti-Malware

Emsisoft Anti-Malware has no free plan. 19 of the 56 other antivirus apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Emsisoft Anti-Malware is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.95 per year for 1 PC. 1 of them has no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

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

The 12 closest to Emsisoft Anti-Malware

  1. Malwarebytes

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

    What is free: Malwarebytes Free scans Windows PCs and Macs on demand and removes infections already there. It has no real-time, ransomware or phishing protection.

    • Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard). Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • Malwarebytes has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
    Malwarebytes vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareMalwarebytes pricing and details

  2. Bitdefender

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

    What is free: Bitdefender Antivirus Free gives real-time malware and ransomware protection for Windows PCs, with no time limit. It needs a Bitdefender Central account.

    • Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99. Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • Bitdefender has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bitdefender lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.
    Bitdefender vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareBitdefender pricing and details

  3. Avira

    Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager

    What is free: Avira Free Security for Windows: real-time antivirus, web and ad blocking, a VPN with 500 MB a month, a software updater, PC cleaner and password manager.

    • Avira has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Avira lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Emsisoft Anti-Malware lists a macOS app.
    • Avira also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
    Avira vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareAvira pricing and details

  4. ClamAV

    Free open-source antivirus engine and command-line scanner

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • ClamAV is free. Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • ClamAV has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClamAV lists a Linux app.
    • ClamAV is open source, according to its own site.
    ClamAV vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareClamAV pricing and details

  5. IObit Malware Fighter

    Windows anti-malware with a free edition and a paid Pro edition

    What is free: IObit Malware Fighter 14 Free: basic antivirus protection, quick threat detection, basic privacy protection and basic real-time protection.

    • IObit Malware Fighter starts at $19.95 per year for 1 PC (sale price shown, $39.95 crossed out; renewal price not stated). Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • IObit Malware Fighter has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Emsisoft Anti-Malware lists a macOS app.
    • IObit Malware Fighter also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    IObit Malware Fighter vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareIObit Malware Fighter pricing and details

  6. MalwareFox

    Lightweight Windows antivirus with an Android app

    What is free: A free version can be kept after the trial; full real-time and ransomware protection needs a paid plan.

    • MalwareFox starts at $2 per month for 1 Windows device, billed annually ($24 a year). Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • MalwareFox has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MalwareFox lists an Android app.
    • Only Emsisoft Anti-Malware lists a macOS app.
    MalwareFox vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareMalwareFox pricing and details

  7. Spybot Search & Destroy

    Anti-spyware for Windows with paid antivirus editions

    What is free: The Free edition provides Spybot's anti-spyware at no charge; the vendor recommends its paid +Antivirus editions for protection against all kinds of malware.

    • Spybot Search & Destroy starts at EUR 18.99 per 12 months, incl. tax (Home edition). Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • Spybot Search & Destroy has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Emsisoft Anti-Malware lists a macOS app.
    • Spybot Search & Destroy also covers system monitor.
    Spybot Search & Destroy vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareSpybot Search & Destroy pricing and details

  8. SUPERAntiSpyware

    Windows anti-spyware scanner, free or Professional X

    What is free: Free edition: on-demand scanning and removal. Real-time protection, scheduled scans, the AI detection engine and automatic updates are listed as Pro features.

    • SUPERAntiSpyware starts at $19.99 per year for 3 PCs (sale price shown, $74.95 crossed out; renewal price not stated). Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • SUPERAntiSpyware has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Emsisoft Anti-Malware lists a macOS app.
    • SUPERAntiSpyware also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    SUPERAntiSpyware vs Emsisoft Anti-MalwareSUPERAntiSpyware pricing and details

  9. McAfee

    Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones

    What is free: The free McAfee Security mobile app covers one device with a Wi-Fi scan, an identity scan and a system scan.

    • McAfee starts at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99. Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • McAfee has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only McAfee lists Android and iOS apps.
    • McAfee also covers vPN.
    McAfee pricing and details

  10. Avast

    Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate

    What is free: Avast Free Antivirus: real-time file, behavior and web shields, ransomware protection, network scans, a firewall and Smart Scan. Free apps exist for Mac, Android and iOS.

    • Avast starts at $77.99 per year at renewal (Premium Security, 1 computer), after a first year at $49.08. Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • Avast has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Avast lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Avast lists a browser extension.
    Avast pricing and details

  11. AVG

    Free antivirus for Windows, with paid Internet Security and Ultimate

    What is free: AVG AntiVirus Free: real-time file, behavior, web and email shields, ransomware protection, network scans, a firewall and Hack Alerts on a Windows PC.

    • AVG starts at $79.99 per year at renewal (Internet Security, 1 PC), after a first year at $39.99. Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • AVG has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AVG lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only AVG lists a browser extension.
    AVG pricing and details

  12. Trend Micro

    Antivirus suites for PCs, Macs and phones, up to an ID-theft bundle

    What is free: HouseCall gives a free on-demand security scan of a Windows PC; ongoing real-time protection needs a paid plan.

    • Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated. Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
    • Trend Micro has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Trend Micro lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Trend Micro lists a browser extension.
    Trend Micro pricing and details

7 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Emsisoft Anti-Malware?

Yes. Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Avira, ClamAV, IObit Malware Fighter, MalwareFox, Spybot Search & Destroy, SUPERAntiSpyware and 11 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Emsisoft Anti-Malware have a free plan?

Emsisoft Anti-Malware has no free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Emsisoft Anti-Malware: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.