Spybot Reviews & Ratings

5/5

“Free Tool but Limited Without Paid Features”

As someone who appreciates free tools, Spybot free version is fantastic – it does not spam me with ads like other antivirus products. That said, I did notice that the free version leaves a lot of gaps in system protection, which pushes you to get the paid plan.

Pros : For people like me who love efficient free tools and solutions, Spybot is great. The free version does not spam me with ads like a lot of free antivirus software does.

Cons : That said, the paid features are necessary if you really want full protection of the system. I felt like the free version had a lot of gaps in protection.

Switched from : ESET PROTECT

Reason to switch : ESET’s free options were basic and Spybot’s free version offered more value without ads.

5/5

“Excellent for Privacy but Lacks Multi-Platform Support”

For someone who values privacy, Spybot is amazing. It has the tools for erasing tracking cookies and user data to make me feel secure online. The downside is that it does not support other operating systems like Mac or Linux.

Pros : Wonderful for me since I am a very privacy-conscious user. I feel very secure with the tools Spybot provides for erasing tracking cookies and user data.

Cons : For someone who works on multiple platforms, I wish it supported in multiple operating systems such as Mac or Linux.

Switched from : Sophos Intercept X

Reason to switch : Sophos did not offer the same level of privacy tools that Spybot does. I wanted something that focused more on protecting my personal data.

4.6/5

“Great Malware Detection but Complicated Interface”

Spybot is great as detecting hidden malware, I feel like it goes deeper than other tools that I have tried. That said, the interface is a bit of too much foe me as a beginner. I find myself lost when trying to adjust settings.

Pros : It has thorough malware detection and Spybot really digs deep into the system to identify hidden malware some solutions might miss.

Cons : I really get lost by the interface. Being a beginner in the tech space I find it not beginner friendly.

Reason to switch : ThreatDown was not catching all the malware on my system. I wanted something more complete and Spybot was just that.

4.5/5

“Customizable scans but lacks Real-Time Protection”

It comes in handy when I am troubleshooting and want to focus on specific areas of my device. However, the free version does not offer much real-time protection, which is a gap unless you upgrade to the paid version.

Pros : One of my favorite features about Spybot is that I can customize scans to focus on specific areas, which is helpful when I am troubleshooting my devices.

Cons : There was limited real-time protection when I was using the free version, I wish it offered proactive protection without requiring a paid upgrade.

Switched from : Norton Antivirus

Reason to switch : Norton did not offer customizable scans and did not meet my needs as an antivirus software.

4.3/5

“Good for Offline Use but Updates Need Improvement”

The fact that it works offline is perfect for me since I often work in isolated environments without internet access and still feels reliable. However, I wish the updates were automatic so it would be more convenient for me.

Pros : Spybot really suited me since it has an offline mode, with this ability to work without an internet connection I can comfortably work in isolated environments where most of my work takes place.

Cons : One of the only flaws I could find is that the updates require manual effort. I find it inconvenient that the updates are not fully automated.

Switched from : SUPERAntiSpyware

Reason to switch : I switched since SUPERAntiSpyware did not work well offline and I wanted a tool that could perform without constant internet access. Spybot was the better choice.

4.3/5

“Smooth Performance with Occasional False Positives”

One thing about Spybot is how light it feels on my system. My computer runs smoothly even when it is in the background. The downside is that it sometimes flags my files and programs as threats.

Pros : There is no constant resource usage which keeps my computer running smoothly. Unlike some of the tools that I have used, it does not hog my system resources when idle.

Cons : I found that it occasionally gives out false positives. It can sometimes flag safe files, which makes me second-guess its findings.

Switched from : MVISION Endpoint Security

Reason to switch : MVISION used a lot of system resources and my computers would slow down.

4.3/5

“Handy Tools and Features”

Spybot including a registry cleaning feature is very neat, it is a great bonus for keeping my system running smoothly. But when I use my 7-year-old laptop, it feels a bit heavy on the system.

Pros : I really appreciate the fact that it has registry cleaning, it is a bonus that Spybots helps clean my registry to maintain my computer's system performance.

Cons : It is heavy on older systems, when I am using it on my laptop of 7 years it does feel a bit resource-heavy, especially during scans.

Switched from : Avast Endpoint Protection

Reason to switch : I moved from Avast since it did not have certain tools and features that could help my computer for better performance.

4.3/5

“Open Communication but Missing Firewall”

I find it trustworthy since Spybot always keeps me informed about their changes and updates. The only downside is that it does not come with a built-in firewall. For a more comprehensive security package, I wish they included this feature.

Pros : I like how Spybot is very transparent in terms of their updates and changes, they always keep me informed and have open communication.

Cons : It is sad that it does not have a built-in firewall. I would prefer it include a firewall for a more complete security.

Switched from : Webroot Business Endpoint Protection

Reason to switch : I moved from Webroot because I wanted Spybots transparency and communication.

4.2/5

“Versatile for Older Windows but Needs More Updates”

Spybot works smoothly on my older Windows laptops even though they are all different Windows versions. It is versatile and helpful for keeping my old systems running securely. That said, the updates are not as frequent, and I sometimes think that it is actually keeping me safe from the latest threats.

Pros : Since I have older laptops with different versions of Windows, I find that Spybot is great since it has versatility across all different versions of Windows which is helpful.

Cons : The updates are not as frequent as competitors. I worry sometimes if Spybot is keeping up with potential threats or not.

Switched from : Acronis Cyber Protect

Reason to switch : Acronis did not offer better compatibility with my older Windows systems and compatibility.

4.2/5

“Secure Protection with Slow Scans”

Its immunization feature is a big win for me. It blocks malicious websites before I visit them, which makes browsing feel much safer. The downside, though, is that the scan times are slow.

Pros : I found that it has great immunization features, it pre-emptively blocks known malicious websites which keeps me safe from browsing the internet.

Cons : It does however have slow scanning, the scan times are a little longer than I would like, which can be frustrating.

Switched from : Symantec End-use Endpoint

Reason to switch : I moved from Symantec since they did not have a strong pre-emptive blocking feature.