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ThreatDown alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded ThreatDown alternative is Sophos Home (2.4 GPA). The best free one is Malwarebytes (2.2 GPA).

ThreatDown compared with 6 alternatives: Malwarebytes, Huntress, CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home, Arctic Wolf and 1 more.

ThreatDown's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

Black Friday: is there a ThreatDown sale?

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ThreatDownThis toolFree trialTrial onlyWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
MalwarebytesFree plan · from $59.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
HuntressFree trial · from $8.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
CrowdStrike Falcon GoFree trial · from $59.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Sophos HomeFree trial · from $59.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Arctic WolfPaidNoWeb
WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityPaidNoWeb

How each one differs from ThreatDown

  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 has a free plan, which ThreatDown lacks.
    • Malwarebytes also lists a macOS app and a browser extension.
    • Malwarebytes lists no web app, which ThreatDown has.
    • Malwarebytes also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.

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

    Malwarebytes vs ThreatDownMalwarebytes pricing and details

  2. Huntress

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

    • Huntress starts at $8.99 per endpoint / month (Managed EDR, MSRP).
    • Huntress also lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Huntress lists no iOS and Android apps, which ThreatDown has.
    • Huntress also covers reports.

    Suits: IT providers that resell managed security to small businesses

    Huntress vs ThreatDownHuntress pricing and details

  3. 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).
    • CrowdStrike Falcon Go also lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists no web app, which ThreatDown has.

    Suits: Small businesses protecting up to 100 computers and phones

    CrowdStrike Falcon Go vs ThreatDownCrowdStrike Falcon Go pricing and details

  4. Sophos Home

    Business-grade antivirus for up to 10 Windows PCs and Macs

    • Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99.
    • Sophos Home also lists a macOS app.
    • Sophos Home lists no web app, which ThreatDown has.

    Suits: Families who look after the computers of relatives in other homes

    Sophos Home vs ThreatDownSophos Home pricing and details

  5. Arctic Wolf

    Managed detection and response with a 24x7 security team

    • Arctic Wolf lists no Windows, iOS and Android apps, which ThreatDown has.

    Suits: Mid-size organizations without their own security operations center

    Arctic Wolf vs ThreatDownArctic Wolf pricing and details

  6. WatchGuard Endpoint Security

    Cloud-managed endpoint protection and EDR sold through partners

    • WatchGuard Endpoint Security lists no Windows, iOS and Android apps, which ThreatDown has.

    Suits: Managed service providers running many customer tenants

    WatchGuard Endpoint Security vs ThreatDownWatchGuard Endpoint Security pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ThreatDown

  • The per-device prices load from a store script and could not be read, so no plan prices are listed here; the page shows a Devices and Years selector.
  • The homepage puts the cost at about $10 per device per month, which is the vendor's own figure and not a quoted plan price.
  • The pricing page offers a 20% saving for a 3-year purchase.
  • Server Protection, Mobile Security, DNS Filtering and Email Security are paid add-ons, not part of the bundles.
ThreatDown pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ThreatDown?

The alternatives to ThreatDown in this directory are Malwarebytes, Huntress, CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home, Arctic Wolf and WatchGuard Endpoint Security. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ThreatDown.

Is there a free alternative to ThreatDown?

Yes. Malwarebytes has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which ThreatDown alternatives work on macOS?

The ThreatDown listing does not include a macOS app. Malwarebytes, Huntress, CrowdStrike Falcon Go and Sophos Home list one.

Which ThreatDown alternatives work on Linux?

The ThreatDown listing does not include a Linux app. Huntress and CrowdStrike Falcon Go list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.