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Malwarebytes alternatives with a Linux app

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

Malwarebytes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard). 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 Malwarebytes

  1. ClamAV

    Free open-source antivirus engine and command-line scanner

    • ClamAV is free. Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard).
    • Only ClamAV lists a Linux app.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
    ClamAV vs MalwarebytesClamAV pricing and details

  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). Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard).
    • Malwarebytes has a free plan. CrowdStrike Falcon Go does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists a Linux app.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
    CrowdStrike Falcon Go vs MalwarebytesCrowdStrike Falcon Go pricing and details

  3. 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. Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard).
    • Malwarebytes has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
    Kaspersky pricing and details

  4. Huntress

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

    • Huntress starts at $8.99 per endpoint / month (Managed EDR, MSRP). Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard).
    • Malwarebytes 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.
    Huntress pricing and details

Common questions

Which Malwarebytes alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Malwarebytes have a Linux app?

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

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 Malwarebytes: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.