Emsisoft Anti-Malware vs SUPERAntiSpyware (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Emsisoft Anti-Malware grades higher than SUPERAntiSpyware: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Emsisoft Anti-Malware grades higher on features and platforms. SUPERAntiSpyware grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Dual-engine malware scanner for home PCs, with a web console
SUPERAntiSpyware
Windows anti-spyware scanner, free or Professional X
Which one is for you
Pick Emsisoft Anti-Malware if
- Fits if you want a Windows antivirus with anti-ransomware and no extras
- Works for a Mac or Windows owner who wants a 30-day look before paying
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free edition, as there's only the 30-day trial
- Not for you if you need a VPN or password manager, as the Home plan lists neither
- Too light for phones, since there's no Android or iOS app listed
- Watch out: the pricing page shows regional prices, so the $39.95 US price may differ where you are
Pick SUPERAntiSpyware if
- Fits if you want a second-opinion scanner next to your main antivirus
- Works for one-off cleanups of a PC you suspect is infected
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want it to replace your antivirus, as the vendor says it should not
- Skip it if you use a Mac or a phone, as only Windows is covered
- Too light for free users: real-time protection, schedules and automatic updates are Pro
- Watch out: the $19.99 price is a discount from $74.95 with no end date and no renewal price
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAEmsisoft Anti-MalwareFair | 2.0GPASUPERAntiSpywareFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$39.95 a year for 1 PC, about $3.33 a month, between the cheaper quarter ($2.92) and the middle ($4.50) of antivirus tools. The pricing page shows regional prices. | BProfessional X is $19.99 a year for 3 PCs, about $1.67 a month, inside the cheapest quarter. The crossed-out $74.95 has no end date and no renewal price. |
| Free plan and trial | C30-day free trial, and the page doesn't say whether it needs a card. No free edition. | CA free edition that only scans and removes on demand. Real-time protection and scheduled scans are Pro. |
| Features | BDual-engine scanning, real-time file guard, web protection, behavior blocker and anti-ransomware, with a management console. No VPN or password manager. | DIt is a scanner that the vendor positions to work beside an antivirus, so it needs another product to cover a PC. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. You install it and scan, with nothing to set up. | BNo store rating on record, but it is a Windows program you install and run. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWindows and Mac, which are computers only. No phone apps listed. | DWindows only: the requirements list Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11. |
| Best for | Windows antivirus with two engines | an on-demand scan to run beside your antivirus |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Emsisoft Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware. How we grade
Price against what you get
Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $3.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. SUPERAntiSpyware starts at $1.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 1.7.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware scores higher, and starts $1.66 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other antivirus apps on the chart, 4 score higher than Emsisoft Anti-Malware for less, and 4 score higher than SUPERAntiSpyware for less.
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
Where they differ
- Emsisoft Anti-Malware also covers dashboards.
- SUPERAntiSpyware also covers ad and tracker blocking.
At a glance
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | SUPERAntiSpyware | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $39.95 per year for 1 PC | $19.99 per year for 3 PCs (sale price shown, $74.95 crossed out; renewal price not stated) |
| Free plan | None | Free edition: on-demand scanning and removal. Real-time protection, scheduled scans, the AI detection engine and automatic updates are listed as Pro features. |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Made by | Emsisoft | RealDefense LLC |
| Price read from | emsisoft.com | superantispyware.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
- The pricing page shows regional prices to some visitors; the $39.95 figure is the US price in the product page's own data and should be re-checked.
- The product page lists Windows 10 (64 bit) and later and macOS 11 and later; the pricing page describes the Home plan as for Windows PCs.
- Business Security and Enterprise Security (with EDR) are separate per-endpoint products; no VPN or password manager is listed for the Home plan.
- Sold with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
SUPERAntiSpyware
- Windows only: the system requirements list Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11.
- The vendor positions the product to work with an antivirus program, not to replace one.
- The $19.99 price is shown as a discount from $74.95 with no end date, and no renewal price is stated.
- Corporate, academic and non-profit, technician and reseller editions are listed, but their prices are not shown on the pages read.
Key features
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
- Dual-engine scanning
- Finds and cleans viruses, spyware and potentially unwanted programs with two scan engines.
- Real-time File Guard
- Checks downloaded and modified files as they appear, including with AI-supported detection.
- Web protection and browser security
- Blocks connections to malicious and phishing websites.
- Behavior Blocker and anti-ransomware
- Watches running processes for suspicious actions, including file encryption typical of ransomware, and steps in when it sees them.
- Management console
- A web console and Android and iOS apps show alerts and protection settings for the home devices on the account.
SUPERAntiSpyware
- Spyware and malware removal
- Detects and removes spyware, adware, trojans, worms, ransomware, hijackers, rootkits and keyloggers, quarantining items that can be restored.
- Process Interrogation Technology
- The vendor's method for finding rootkits and kernel drivers it says standard anti-spyware programs miss.
- System Investigator
- Lists installed applications and browser plug-ins and lets you track system changes over time.
- Real-time protection on Pro
- Blocks harmful software from installing and checks critical system points at startup and shutdown.
- Scan scheduling and email reports
- Pro schedules quick, complete or critical scans and can email scan results.
- Repair of malware damage
- Fixes parts of the operating system, registry and internet connection affected by malware.
Plans
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Anti-Malware Home$39.95
per year for 1 PC
Dual-engine scanner, real-time protection, web protection, anti-ransomware and the management console. Priced for 1, 3 or 5 devices and for 1, 2 or 3 year terms.
SUPERAntiSpyware
Free$0
The vendor's download page lists real-time protection, scheduled scanning, the AI-powered engine and automatic updates as Pro additions to the free features.
Professional X$19.99
per year for 3 PCs, sale price shown, renewal price not stated
Real-time protection, scheduled scans, AI detection and automatic updates. Crossed-out $74.95 shown with no end date; 30-day refund guarantee.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Emsisoft Anti-Malware or SUPERAntiSpyware?
As of Nov 13, 2026, SUPERAntiSpyware is cheaper to start with: $1.67 a month when paid by the year, against $3.33 a month when paid by the year for Emsisoft Anti-Malware. Emsisoft Anti-Malware starts at $39.95 per year for 1 PC, and SUPERAntiSpyware starts at $19.99 per year for 3 PCs (sale price shown, $74.95 crossed out; renewal price not stated).
Which has a free plan, Emsisoft Anti-Malware or SUPERAntiSpyware?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only SUPERAntiSpyware has a free plan. Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Emsisoft Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Emsisoft Anti-Malware lists a macOS app. Both list a Windows app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
More comparisons
- Emsisoft Anti-Malware vs Malwarebytes
- Emsisoft Anti-Malware vs ESET
- Emsisoft Anti-Malware vs Bitdefender
- Emsisoft Anti-Malware vs Avira
- Emsisoft Anti-Malware vs Kaspersky
- SUPERAntiSpyware vs Malwarebytes
- SUPERAntiSpyware vs Spybot Search & Destroy
- SUPERAntiSpyware vs Zemana AntiMalware
- SUPERAntiSpyware vs GridinSoft Anti-Malware
How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.