Top 5 Best Antivirus Apps for Mac 2016 Installing an antivirus is not something that everyone needs to do for their OSX computer, but if you’ve made the decision, it is important that you choose the right option to install. This guide is geared towards helping you to find the best antivirus app for your Mac, in your price range. This is a list of the best premium antivirus applications available for OSX.
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For a list of free antivirus for Mac, click to page 2 from the bottom of this article. Or, if you haven’t yet decided if you need an antivirus, click through to page 1. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is late to the table in terms of antivirus support, but they’ve provided impressive software from day one. Their Mac antivirus is only a few years old, but it stands out as one of the best options available with a clean interface, easy to use tools, adblocking, computer cleanup, phishing alerts, computer scanning, and a highly efficient malware scanner and remover. At $35-$60 depending on where you shop, it is not cheap, but Antivirus for Mac is highly effective.
Contrary to popular belief, MacOS is still susceptible to malware. Luckily, finding the best free antivirus for Mac isn't all that difficult, and there are a number of great solutions to pick from. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2019 is the best antivirus for computers because it stops and removes threats before they download – and it’s a good value. Basic antivirus software tends to be pretty sparse on features.
Panda Antivirus for Mac Panda is one of the all-time greats of the antivirus world, and their antivirus for Mac is just as good. While it doesn’t scan files as well as some competitors, the inclusion of automatic updates and scans, a very lightweight app that doesn’t normally affect computer performance, quarantine for files, and multi-device support, it is one of the best out there. At $43.99 it is premium, but does have a lot to offer. Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac combines an OSX antivirus with quality Internet security to improve online banking, file access, and downloading. If the $59.99 price tag is too much, you can opt for the lighter Virus Scanner Pro, which primarily works to remove malware without the link scanning and phishing protection, but is also just $9.99. The app performs very well, but it can slow your computer down while scanning.
Symantec Norton Security of providing bloated software that slows a computer down too much, but their Mac app is easy to use, more lightweight than their windows alternatives, and still has a lot to offer. Norton Security is available in Standard, Deluxe, and Premium, and supports 1-10 computers (multi-device) depending on which version you purchase.
Prices also range from $49 to $179 depending on which you purchase and where you get it. You will also see significant system lag during scans and virus removal. That aside, it works, works well, and includes a plethora of features ranging from an antivirus, malware removal tool, scanner, anti-phishing, parental control, and more. Intego Mac Internet Security X8 At $49.99-$34.99 for a single computer license, Intego’s Mac Internet Security is one of the most affordable premium options you can buy. It’s also versatile, works well, and includes Internet and computer security with automatic scans, file scanning, malware removal, and more. It also scans for and removed PC viruses from files, which helps to prevent their spread when you share them with friends. There are plenty of antivirus apps available for Mac computers, and this list includes some of the best.
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However, not every solution will fit every user. If you’re not sure which antivirus you want to try after reading this article, you can download the free trial for each (most offer 30 days) and test them all, and then return to the option that you like best. Where should you start? Intego and Bitdefender are personal favorites, but they all work well and have something to offer. If you’re on a MacBook Air or another limited storage laptop, you should try Panda, because it stores most of its files in the cloud.
If you want to know to remove an antivirus app after you install it, click through to the next page. If you want to check out your available options for a free Mac antivirus, click to page 2 of this guide.