Certo AntiSpy
8.9#2 in malware removal toolsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
Visit| Fact | Certo AntiSpy | ClamAV |
|---|---|---|
| Company legal name | The maker identifies itself as Certo Software Limited, registered in England and Wales under company number 10072356. | Crunchbase lists the maker's legal name as Cisco Systems, Inc. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Certo Software as privately held with 2–10 employees and headquarters in Basingstoke. | LinkedIn lists Cisco's company size as 10,001 or more employees. |
| Documentation depth | The public help area contains user setup and troubleshooting material but does not list a developer API or SDK documentation. | The documentation includes usage diagrams, installation procedures, configuration guidance, signature writing, FAQs and on-access recipes. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Protection scope | complete security | antivirus |
| Purpose | Certo AntiSpy is an Android security app that scans for spyware, stalkerware, viruses and trojans. | ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine used for email and web scanning and endpoint security. |
It suits Android phone and tablet users who want spyware scanning, privacy-permission reviews and one-tap threat removal. People needing intruder alerts, breach checks, VPN protection or coverage across three devices can consider the paid plans.
ClamAV suits users seeking an open-source scanning engine and related tools for mail, web, and endpoint-security tasks. It is not a traditional antivirus or endpoint security suite.