Spybot Search & Destroy alternatives

How each one differs from Spybot Search & Destroy

1. 

   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 macOS, Android and iOS apps and a browser extension.
   • Malwarebytes also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
   • Malwarebytes does not cover system monitor, which Spybot Search & Destroy does.

   Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free

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2. 

   Emsisoft Anti-Malware

   Dual-engine malware scanner for home PCs, with a web console

   • Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC.
   • Emsisoft Anti-Malware has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Spybot Search & Destroy.
   • Emsisoft Anti-Malware also lists a macOS app.
   • Emsisoft Anti-Malware also covers dashboards.
   • Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not cover system monitor, which Spybot Search & Destroy does.

   Suits: Home users who want a malware scanner without a bundled VPN or password manager

   Emsisoft Anti-Malware vs Spybot Search & DestroyEmsisoft Anti-Malware pricing and details
3. 

   SUPERAntiSpyware

   Windows anti-spyware scanner, free or Professional X

   • SUPERAntiSpyware starts at $19.99 per year for 3 PCs (sale price shown, $74.95 crossed out; renewal price not stated).
   • SUPERAntiSpyware also covers ad and tracker blocking.
   • SUPERAntiSpyware does not cover system monitor, which Spybot Search & Destroy does.

   Suits: Windows users who want a second scanner that runs beside an existing antivirus

   SUPERAntiSpyware vs Spybot Search & DestroySUPERAntiSpyware pricing and details
4. 

   GridinSoft Anti-Malware

   Windows malware remover that runs beside Microsoft Defender

   • GridinSoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per 12 months for 2 home PCs (shown as $3.33 a month; renewal price not stated).
   • GridinSoft Anti-Malware has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Spybot Search & Destroy.

   Suits: Windows users who want a second malware remover next to Microsoft Defender

   GridinSoft Anti-Malware vs Spybot Search & DestroyGridinSoft Anti-Malware pricing and details
5. 

   Zemana AntiMalware

   Windows malware scanner and removal tool

   • Zemana AntiMalware has no free plan, unlike Spybot Search & Destroy.

   Suits: Windows users who want a malware removal scanner with a simple interface

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