ClamAV
Current- Annual cost
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- Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
ClamAV Alternatives
Should you replace ClamAV?
Crowdstrike is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for ClamAV.
ClamAV alternatives
See how ClamAV compares to 2 alternative apps you can switch to.
Crowdstrike and Bitdefender selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
ClamAV
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Public pricing
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Crowdstri...
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Falcon Pro
Public catalog pricing estimate.
Bitdefend...
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GravityZone Business Security Premium
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
ClamAV
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Crowdstri...
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After $8,000 estimated migration cost.
Bitdefend...
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After $3,200 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
ClamAV
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Crowdstri...
45/100
CrowdStrike suits mature security operations requiring real-time threat hunting and automated incident response. Teams accustomed to ClamAV's lightweight, command-line simplicity will face significant operational complexity and infrastructure overhead.
Bitdefend...
35/100
Bitdefender fits organizations requiring centralized endpoint protection with automated threat response and cross-platform management. It replaces ClamAV's command-line simplicity with a comprehensive cloud-native security stack requiring dedicated administration. Best suited for enterprise IT departments rather than Linux admins seeking lightweight, silent malware detection.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
ClamAV
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Public adoption signal for the current app.
Crowdstri...
low
Crowdstrike is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.
Bitdefend...
low
Bitdefender is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,200 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
ClamAV
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42 reviews
Crowdstri...
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15200 reviews
Bitdefend...
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15000 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
ClamAV
No migration needed
Crowdstri...
6 weeks
High
Crowdstrike is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.
Bitdefend...
4 weeks
High
Bitdefender is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,200 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
ClamAV
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Crowdstri...
$8,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Bitdefend...
$3,200
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
ClamAV
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Crowdstri...
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Supports 400 native integrations.
Bitdefend...
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Supports 200 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
ClamAV
100%
Crowdstri...
45%
- Requires persistent cloud connectivity for Threat Graph analysis
- Significant cost increase from free open-source licensing model
- Heavy agent footprint incompatible with lightweight server deployments
- Complex policy management overhead for basic antivirus requirements
Bitdefend...
30%
- No source code access for custom signature development
- Significantly higher memory and CPU usage than ClamAV daemon
- Requires cloud connectivity for centralized policy management
- Complex licensing model versus free unlimited ClamAV usage
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
ClamAV
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Crowdstri...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001FedRAMP HighHIPAAPCI DSSGDPR
Bitdefend...
ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IIGDPRHIPAAPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
ClamAV
You already standardize on this app.
Crowdstri...
You require behavioral AI detection, automated threat hunting, and cloud-native response capabilities beyond signature scanning.
Bitdefend...
You require behavioral threat detection, automated incident response, and centralized visibility across thousands of endpoints
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
ClamAV
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Crowdstri...
You rely on offline-capable, scriptable scanning for isolated systems or require a zero-license-cost solution.
Bitdefend...
You need a resource-light, silent scanner for Linux servers or require custom signature development capabilities
