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Moonlock alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Moonlock alternative for most people is Avast (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.
Moonlock compared with 5 alternatives: Intego, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Norton 360 and Avast.
Moonlock is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $54 per year for 1 Mac ($13.50 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoonlockThis tool | Free trial · from $54/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| Intego | From $39.99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| 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 |
| Norton 360 | Free trial · from $84.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Avast | Free plan · from $77.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Moonlock starts at $4.50 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Intego and Bitdefender.
Malwarebytes, Norton 360 and Avast score higher without starting lower.
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 Moonlock
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 also lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Intego also covers disk cleanup.
Suits: Mac owners who want antivirus and a firewall 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 has a free plan, which Moonlock lacks.
- Malwarebytes also lists Windows, Android and iOS apps and a browser extension.
- Malwarebytes also covers ad and tracker blocking.
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 has a free plan, which Moonlock lacks.
- Bitdefender also lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
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 also lists Windows, Android and iOS 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
Avast
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate
- Avast starts at $77.99 per year at renewal (Premium Security, 1 computer), after a first year at $49.08.
- Avast has a free plan, which Moonlock lacks.
- Avast also lists Windows, Android and iOS apps and a browser extension.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
Limits worth knowing in Moonlock
- Mac only: the system requirements list macOS 13 or later, and the site mentions no Windows, iOS or Android app.
- The 7-day trial starts on a yearly plan and charges $54 automatically when it ends unless cancelled.
- Prices for the 2- and 5-device options were not shown without selecting them, so only the 1-device prices are listed here.
- The one-time purchase may not include major upgrades and new features, according to the checkout page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Moonlock?
The alternatives to Moonlock in this directory are Intego, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Norton 360 and Avast. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Moonlock.
Is there a free alternative to Moonlock?
Yes. Malwarebytes, Bitdefender and Avast have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Moonlock alternatives work on Windows?
The Moonlock listing does not include a Windows app. Intego, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Norton 360 and Avast list one.
Which Moonlock alternatives work on Android?
The Moonlock listing does not include an Android app. Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Norton 360 and Avast list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.