The best MacOS antivirus software for home users
During September 2021 we evaluated 10 home user security products for MacOS BigSur. We always used the most current version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection, false positives and performance.
MacOS BigSur: September 2021
Producer![]() ![]() | Certified![]() ![]() | Protection![]() ![]() | Performance![]() ![]() | Usability![]() ![]() |
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![]() | ![]() | 91.7 | 100 | 100› |
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![]() | ![]() | 83.3 | 100 | 100› |
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Protection

Performance

Usability
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval. Additional details ›
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outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |

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