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MacKeeper alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MacKeeper alternative for most people is Bitdefender (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.
MacKeeper compared with 5 alternatives: Intego, Moonlock, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Sophos Home.
MacKeeper has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.95 per month for 1 Mac, billed yearly ($71.40); renewal price not stated. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacKeeperThis tool | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | macOS |
| Intego | From $39.99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Moonlock | Free trial · from $54/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Sophos Home | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
MacKeeper starts at $5.95 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Intego, Moonlock, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Sophos Home.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from MacKeeper
Intego
Mac antivirus and firewall suite, with a VPN and a Windows edition
- Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99.
- Intego has no free plan, unlike MacKeeper.
- Intego also lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Intego does not cover system monitor and ad and tracker blocking, which MacKeeper does.
Suits: Mac owners who want antivirus and a firewall built for macOS
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 MacKeeper.
- Moonlock does not cover system monitor, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking, which MacKeeper does.
Suits: Mac owners who want a malware scanner built for macOS
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, Android and iOS apps and a browser extension.
- Malwarebytes does not cover system monitor and disk cleanup, which MacKeeper does.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
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, Android and iOS apps.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager.
- Bitdefender does not cover system monitor, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking, which MacKeeper does.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
Sophos Home
Business-grade antivirus for up to 10 Windows PCs and Macs
- Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99.
- Sophos Home has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike MacKeeper.
- Sophos Home also lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- Sophos Home does not cover system monitor, disk cleanup, vPN and ad and tracker blocking, which MacKeeper does.
Suits: Families who look after the computers of relatives in other homes
Limits worth knowing in MacKeeper
- Mac only; no Windows, iOS or Android app is listed.
- The pricing page does not state what yearly plans cost at renewal; it says only that later payments are billed annually.
- The 14-day money-back guarantee must be requested within 30 days for yearly plans and is lost once the license has been used for six months.
- The homepage lists pricing as starting at $10.95 a month, which differs from the pricing page figures.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MacKeeper?
The alternatives to MacKeeper in this directory are Intego, Moonlock, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Sophos Home. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MacKeeper.
Is there a free alternative to MacKeeper?
Yes. Malwarebytes and Bitdefender have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MacKeeper alternatives work on Windows?
The MacKeeper listing does not include a Windows app. Intego, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Sophos Home list one.
Which MacKeeper alternatives work on Android?
The MacKeeper listing does not include an Android app. Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Sophos Home 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.