Best Malware Removal Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Malwarebytes Premium is ranked #1 of 24 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Dr.Web CureIt! and Spybot – Search & Destroy. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Dr.Web CureIt!. The lowest first paid tier on this page is SUPERAntiSpyware at $1.67/mo.
24 malware removal software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Scan modes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malwarebytes Premium | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Dr.Web CureIt! | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | custom | View |
| 3 | Spybot – Search & Destroy | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | custom | View |
| 4 |  Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | Panda Cloud Cleaner | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | Adlice Protect | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 15 /yr | — | View |
| 7 | SUPERAntiSpyware | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.67/mo | Yes | 19.99 /yr | — | View |
| 8 | BitNinja | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | quick | View |
| 9 |  MalCare | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.25/mo | Yes | 99 /yr | — | View |
| 10 |  Virusdie | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 |  Xcitium Cleaning Essentials | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 | Dr.Web LiveDisk | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | custom | View |
| 13 | Malwarebytes AdwCleaner | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  herdProtect | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 |  ClamAV | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 |  Certo AntiSpy | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Spy Emergency | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 | HitmanPro | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 19 |  Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 20 | Gridinsoft Anti-Malware | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 21 | Dr.Web CureNet! | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 22 |  NoBot | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 |  SpyDllRemover | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 | Trend Micro Maximum Security | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.75/mo | No | 104.95 /yr | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which malware removal software is ranked first on Inferse?
Malwarebytes Premium is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.4. Dr.Web CureIt! is second and Spybot – Search & Destroy third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, SUPERAntiSpyware has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.