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Panda Dome alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Panda Dome alternative for most people is Avast (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.
Panda Dome compared with 5 alternatives: Avira, Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky and Avast.
Panda Dome's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda DomeThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Avira | Free plan | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ESET | Free trial · from $12.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| Kaspersky | Free trial · from $64.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Avast | Free plan · from $77.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Panda Dome
Avira
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager
- Avira lists no macOS app, which Panda Dome has.
- Avira also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Windows users who want free antivirus plus cleanup and update tools
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.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
ESET
Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count
- ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android).
- ESET has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Panda Dome.
- ESET lists no iOS app, which Panda Dome has.
- ESET does not cover password manager, which Panda Dome does.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
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.
- Kaspersky has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Panda Dome.
- Kaspersky also lists a Linux app.
- Kaspersky also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Buyers outside the US who want antivirus, VPN and passwords in one plan
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 also lists a browser extension.
- Avast does not cover password manager, which Panda Dome does.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
Limits worth knowing in Panda Dome
- Prices are not recorded: the tier pages show several US-dollar figures that depend on device count and term, and the figures read from India could not be matched to US list prices.
- The tier pages promote a discount of 30% to 60% with a countdown, so shown prices may be promotional.
- The site says it will keep the price the same at renewal, a claim that was not checked against the terms.
- Which features come with which tier is listed on the tier pages; check them before buying.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Panda Dome?
The alternatives to Panda Dome in this directory are Avira, Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky and Avast. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Panda Dome.
Is there a free alternative to Panda Dome?
Yes. Avira, Bitdefender and Avast have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Panda Dome alternatives work on Linux?
The Panda Dome listing does not include a Linux app. Kaspersky lists 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.