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McAfee alternatives with a Linux app

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

McAfee has a free plan. Paid plans start at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99. 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 McAfee

  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. McAfee starts at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99.
    • McAfee has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
    • Kaspersky also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
    Kaspersky 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). McAfee starts at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99.
    • McAfee has a free plan. CrowdStrike Falcon Go does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists a Linux app.
    • McAfee also covers vPN.
    CrowdStrike Falcon Go pricing and details

  3. ClamAV

    Free open-source antivirus engine and command-line scanner

    • ClamAV is free. McAfee starts at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99.
    • Only ClamAV lists a Linux app.
    • Only McAfee lists Android and iOS apps.
    • ClamAV is open source, according to its own site.
    ClamAV 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). McAfee starts at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99.
    • McAfee 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 McAfee alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does McAfee have a Linux app?

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