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ZoneAlarm alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ZoneAlarm alternative for most people is Avast (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.
ZoneAlarm compared with 5 alternatives: Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender and Malwarebytes.
ZoneAlarm's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZoneAlarmThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Avast | Free plan · from $77.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AVG | Free plan · from $79.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avira | Free plan | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from ZoneAlarm
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 also covers vPN.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
AVG
Free antivirus for Windows, with paid Internet Security and Ultimate
- AVG starts at $79.99 per year at renewal (Internet Security, 1 PC), after a first year at $39.99.
- AVG also lists a browser extension.
- AVG also covers vPN.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
Avira
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager
- Avira lists no macOS app, which ZoneAlarm has.
- Avira also covers password manager, vPN and 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.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
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 a browser extension.
- Malwarebytes also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
Limits worth knowing in ZoneAlarm
- Plan prices are not recorded: the product and pricing pages answered with a bot check, so nothing could be read.
- The home page lists Extreme Security NextGen for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS; the other products list fewer platforms.
- Threat emulation and the mobile protections are listed only for Extreme Security.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ZoneAlarm?
The alternatives to ZoneAlarm in this directory are Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender and Malwarebytes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ZoneAlarm.
Is there a free alternative to ZoneAlarm?
Yes. Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender and Malwarebytes have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.