Best Anti-Malware Tools to Use in 2026
Discover the best free and open-source anti-malware tools. Curated list with alternatives and reviews.
Top Picks
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AbuseIPDB
IP/domain/URL reputation
Free
A
AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX)
IP/domain/URL reputation
Free
C
CAPEsandbox
Malware execution and analysis
Free
G
Google Safe Browsing
Google Link/Domain Flagging
Free
M
MalDatabase
Provide malware datasets and threat intelligence feeds
Free
M
MalShare
Malware Archive / file sourcing
Free
More Great Options
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MalwareBazaar
Collect and share malware samples
8
Metacert
Metacert Link Flagging
9
NoPhishy
Check links to see if they're known phishing attempts
10
Phisherman
IP/domain/URL reputation
11
Scanii
Simple REST API that can scan submitted documents/files for the presence of threats
12
URLhaus
Bulk queries and Download Malware Samples
FAQ
Are these tools really free?
Yes! All tools listed on Craftisle are 100% free or have a generous free tier.
How do you choose the best tools?
We evaluate based on features, ease of use, community support, and update frequency.