# Virustotal

Virustotal is a Threat Intel Platforms product. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is free.

Analyze suspicious files, domains, IPs, and URLs to detect malware and other breaches, and share results with the security community.

## What is Virustotal?

VirusTotal is a service that analyzes suspicious files, domains, IPs, and URLs to detect malware and other breaches. It automatically shares the results with the security community, allowing for collaborative threat intelligence. The platform provides a range of features, including file scanning, URL scanning, and search functionality, as well as an API for automating submissions.

By using VirusTotal, users can help to identify and combat malware and other cyber threats, while also contributing to the broader security community.

Note: Users are advised not to submit personal information, and to review the Terms of Service and Privacy Notice before using the service.

Tags: URL Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Threat Intelligence](https://cybersectools.com/categories/threat-intelligence) · [Threat Intel Platforms](https://cybersectools.com/categories/tip)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- Website: virustotal.com

## Where it ranks

Virustotal is not a pick on the current [Best Threat Intelligence Platform Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-threat-intelligence-platforms).

## Virustotal FAQ

### What is Virustotal?

Virustotal is a product in the Threat Intel Platforms category. It covers URL Scanning and Cyber Threat Intelligence.

### What is the pricing for Virustotal?

Virustotal is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://www.virustotal.com/.

### What are alternatives to Virustotal?

Alternatives to Virustotal listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Hudson Rock Cybercrime Intelligence Tools](https://cybersectools.com/tools/hudson-rock-cybercrime-intelligence-tools) - Cybercrime intelligence tools for searching compromised credentials from infostealers (Free)
2. [PolySwarm Scan Files or URLs for threats](https://cybersectools.com/tools/polyswarm-scan-files-or-urls-for-threats) - File and URL scanning service for malware and threat detection (Commercial)
3. [StalkPhish.io](https://cybersectools.com/tools/stalkphishio) - Phishing threat intel platform detecting phishing URLs, kits & brand impersonation. (Commercial)
4. [alphaMountain threatYeti](https://cybersectools.com/tools/alphamountain-threatyeti) - Free URL/domain/IP threat investigation tool with risk scoring & categorization. (Free)
5. [Cypho](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cypho) - Continuous threat intelligence and exposure management across dark, deep & clear web. (Commercial)

Compare all Virustotal alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/virustotal](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/virustotal)

### What deployment and organization size does Virustotal fit?

Virustotal is available as cloud. It is listed for startup, smb, mid-market and enterprise organizations. It is free.

## Compare Virustotal with similar solutions

- [Virustotal vs Hudson Rock Cybercrime Intelligence Tools](https://cybersectools.com/compare/hudson-rock-cybercrime-intelligence-tools-vs-virustotal)
- [Virustotal vs PolySwarm Scan Files or URLs for threats](https://cybersectools.com/compare/polyswarm-scan-files-or-urls-for-threats-vs-virustotal)
- [Virustotal vs StalkPhish.io](https://cybersectools.com/compare/stalkphishio-vs-virustotal)

All alternatives to Virustotal: [/alternatives/virustotal](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/virustotal)

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