Best Microsoft Defender Alternatives & Competitors in 2026

Deceptive Bytes Ransomware Defense

Deception-based endpoint agent preventing ransomware & malware pre-execution.

HitmanPro Advanced Malware Scanning and Removal Tools

Malware scanning and removal tool with real-time protection capabilities

Bitdefender GravityZone Platform

Unified security platform with EPP, EDR, XDR, and MDR capabilities

Sophos Endpoint

AI-powered endpoint security with prevention-first approach and EDR capabilities

CrowdStrike Falcon for IT

Unified security and IT management platform with single agent

Fortinet FortiClient

Unified endpoint agent providing ZTNA, VPN, EPP, and fabric integration

AhnLab AhnLab EPP

Unified endpoint security platform integrating anti-malware, EDR, and mgmt tools

Axence nVision 17

IT infrastructure management & network security monitoring platform

Vali Cyber ZeroLock

Linux security platform for federal/national security environments

ESET Business Security

Endpoint protection platform for business and home users with antivirus.

NinjaOne Autonomous Patch Management

Automated patch management for Windows, macOS, Linux, and applications

ESET Server Security

Server security solution protecting file servers, SharePoint, and Linux systems

NinjaOne Endpoint Management

Unified endpoint management platform with automation, patching, and remote access

OPSWAT MetaDefender Endpoint

Protects endpoints from peripheral and removable media threats with multiscanning

Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security

Endpoint security solution for small businesses with ransomware protection

Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security

Endpoint protection platform for workstations, servers, and mobile devices

Bitdefender GravityZone Cloud MSP Security

Cloud-based endpoint security platform for MSPs with EDR, MDR, and XDR

Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Workstations

Endpoint protection for workstations with layered defense against malware

Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Storage

Protects NAS and file-sharing systems from malware using ML and threat intel.

AhnLab Endpoint PLUS

Comprehensive endpoint security platform with EPP, EDR, and sandbox capabilities

Deep Instinct DSX for Endpoints

Deep learning-based endpoint protection preventing zero-day threats

Deep Instinct DSX

Deep learning-based malware prevention platform for endpoint protection

CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

Cloud-native cybersecurity platform with EPP, EDR, XDR, and SIEM capabilities

Xcitium ZeroDwell

Real-time virtualization tech that contains unknown executables in containers

Avira Prime

All-in-one security suite with antivirus, VPN, password mgmt & device optimization

Avira Antivirus Pro

Antivirus software for Windows and Mac with malware and ransomware protection

Cybereason Endpoint Controls

Endpoint management solution for device controls, firewall policies, and encryption

Cybereason Next-Generation AntiVirus

NGAV with 9 prevention layers for malware, ransomware & exploit protection

Emsisoft Endpoint Protection

Endpoint protection platform for MSPs with layered security and EDR

Absolute Resilience

Endpoint resilience platform with self-healing apps and device recovery

Absolute Visibility

Endpoint visibility platform for hardware, software, and security monitoring

Absolute Resilience for Security

Endpoint patch mgmt & recovery platform with automated patching & rehydration

Absolute Ransomware Response

Monitors endpoint ransomware preparedness and expedites recovery efforts

OPSWAT MetaDefender Drive 2

Pre-boot USB device for scanning laptops/desktops with multi-engine malware detection

OPSWAT MetaDefender Distributed Cluster

Distributed file scanning platform with centralized orchestration & control

Seqrite Endpoint Protection

Enterprise endpoint protection platform with ML-driven threat detection

Netwrix Endpoint Management

Endpoint management solution with privilege & device control policy enforcement

Novacoast Endpoint Protection

Multi-layered endpoint protection service beyond traditional antivirus

SentinelOne Consolidated EPP / EDR

Integrated EPP/EDR solution for endpoint protection and threat response

GrammaTech SySense

Firmware malware detection & prevention using hypervisor-based monitoring

Accops HyDesk

Energy-efficient thin client devices for centralized VDI computing

VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

Cloud-based endpoint security platform with EDR and optional MDR services

Avast Ultimate Business Security

Business endpoint protection with antivirus, malware defense, and mgmt tools

odix TrueCDR™ Kiosk

Secure kiosk for sanitizing USB & uploaded files using CDR technology

GoSecure Titan® Next Generation Antivirus

Next-gen AV combining traditional & modern techniques for endpoint protection

Resecurity Endpoint Protection Platform

EPP consolidating 7 security technologies with AI-driven threat detection

Cynet Endpoint Security

Unified endpoint protection platform with EPP, EDR, and ESPM capabilities

HarfangLab EPP Antivirus

EPP antivirus with signature-based and behavioral malware detection