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Top 10 Antivirus Software Companies (November 2026)

As of November 2026, Latka tracks 11 antivirus software companies. They have combined revenues of $196.7M and employ 1.9K people. They have raised $219.2M and serve 3.1M customers combined.

Every company below sells antivirus software to other businesses and is ranked by its most recent annual revenue. Revenue, funding, headcount and customer figures come from CEO interviews on the Latka podcast, public company filings, and Latka estimates where a company has not disclosed a number.

What Antivirus Software Companies do

Antivirus software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware and other threats from a user's computer or network. This category of software provides essential protection against viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and other types of malicious software that could compromise system security. Users typically employ antivirus solutions to safeguard their personal data, ensure the integrity of their devices, and maintain overall cybersecurity hygiene. Common features of antivirus software include real-time scanning, automatic updates, scheduled scans, and threat remediation. Advanced solutions may also offer capabilities such as web protection, email scanning, and firewall integration. The primary buyer personas for antivirus software include IT professionals, small business owners, and individual consumers who seek to protect their devices and networks from the increasing landscape of cyber threats.

Companies
11
Revenue
$196.7M
Funding
$219.2M
Employees
1.9K

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Top Antivirus Software Companies by revenue

Showing 10 of 11 companies ranked by annual revenue.

1RealDefense logo
RealDefense

Pasadena, California, United States

RealDefense is a Pasadena-based consumer privacy and security platform that monetizes partner user bases through a suite of licensed technology products, including its SmartScan telemetry stack, VPN, identity protection, and optimization tools. The company was founded in 2003 by Gary Gusenev under the name Cyber Defender, grew to approximately $70 million in revenue by 2009 as a Nasdaq-listed public company, and was reacquired by Gusenev in 2017 for under $10 million, or less than 1x its then-annual recurring revenue of roughly $7 million. Since the 2017 buyback, RealDefense has executed six acquisitions, funded primarily through venture debt rather than equity dilution. The company secured a $30 million credit facility from Sunflower Bank in 2022, at a time when its EBITDA exceeded $10 million. By year-end 2025, RealDefense was on track to generate between $60 million and $70 million in top-line revenue with EBITDA of $20 million to $25 million, supported by a team of approximately 300 people and a revenue-per-employee ratio of roughly $230,000. Gusenev holds less than 20 percent equity in the current entity, a structure he describes as intentional and operator-driven. The company is targeting acquisitions of $100 million or more from a self-described multi-billion-dollar M&A pipeline, with a stated focus on consumer privacy and security businesses that can be integrated into RealDefense's shared billing, marketing, and AI infrastructure.

Revenue
$65M
Customers
2.8K
Year founded
2003
Funding
$30.3M
Team size
300
Growth
7.69%
2Securepoint Security Solutions logo
Securepoint Security Solutions

Lüneburg, NI, Germany

SaaS, Unified Security, UTM, Mobile Security, Network Security, Cyber Security, Antivirus, Archiving, Mobile app

Revenue
$63.7M
Customers
80K
Year founded
1997
Team size
116
3Webroot logo
Webroot

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Webroot, an OpenText company, was the first to harness the cloud and artificial intelligence to stop zero-day threats in real time. We provide endpoint protection, network protection, and security awareness training solutions purpose built for managed service providers and small businesses. Webroot BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence Services are used by market leading companies like Cisco, F5 Networks, Citrix, Aruba, A10 Networks, and more. Leveraging the power of machine learning to protect millions of businesses and individuals, Webroot secures the connected world. In 2019, Webroot and its parent company Carbonite were acquired by OpenText, a global leader in Enterprise Information Management. Together, we are a market leader in cyber resilience, offering total endpoint protection and disaster recovery for any sized business. Discover endpoint security and disaster recovery solutions at webroot.com. In 2019, Webroot was acquired by Carbonite, an endpoint and server backup and recovery provider serving customers ranging from small businesses to enterprises. Together, we are a leading cybersecurity and data protection company.

Revenue
$28.2M
Customers
300
Year founded
1997
Funding
$108.9M
Team size
256
4Malwarebytes logo
Malwarebytes

Santa Clara, California, United States

Malwarebytes is a cybersecurity company that provides software solutions to protect against malware, viruses, and other online threats. The company's flagship product is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which uses advanced technology to detect and remove malicious software from computers and mobile devices. Malwarebytes also offers a range of other cybersecurity products and services, including endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Revenue
$20M
Customers
3M
Year founded
2008
Funding
$80M
Team size
841
5EScan logo
EScan

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Developer of enterprise security software designed to provide protection against cyber threats. The company's enterprise security software includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, content security, anti-spam and network intrusion prevention software, enabling enterprises to get protection against current and evolving cyber threats and protect all their information security assets.

Revenue
$5.9M
Year founded
1993
Team size
196
6Todyl logo
Todyl

Denver, Colorado, United States

Developer of a cyber security system. The company offers cybersecurity software systems that offer automatic security updates, anti-virus protection, content filtering and inspection, behavioral anomaly detection, algorithmic traffic fencing and secure website redirection.

Revenue
$4.4M
Year founded
2015
Team size
108
7iS3 logo
iS3

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

iS3 develops products for consumers and businesses that ensure internet security, optimized computers, and provide personalized technical support. The company is dedicated to protecting our customers from malicious software and viruses. Our suite of products and our partnerships offer our customers an end to end security solution, and a technical support experience that is unique in the industry.

Revenue
$3M
Year founded
1991
Team size
26
8cloudmantra logo
cloudmantra

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Computer Repair and tech support. Security and Protection for Computers, Smartphones and Tablet

Revenue
$2.9M
Year founded
2014
Team size
25
9Viperline Solutions logo
Viperline Solutions

Leeds, Alabama, United States

Operator of cyber security firm intended to help businesses with all of their network and security needs.. The company's cyber security products includes antiviruses, data backup services, email security, firewalls, intrusion prevention detection systems, malware detection, network security appliances, product installations, web security, zero day attack/breach response and others, enabling companies to protect themselves against cyber security attacks.

Revenue
$2.7M
Year founded
2009
Team size
13
10Altospam logo
Altospam

Bordeaux, France

Altospam is a company that provides antispam, antivirus, and anti-phishing software solutions. They offer email protection services to protect against cyberattacks and ensure the security of emails.

Revenue
$694.6K
Year founded
2002
Team size
16

Frequently asked questions about Antivirus Software Companies

How many antivirus software companies are there?

Latka tracks 11 antivirus software companies with reported revenue. Together they generate $196.7M in annual revenue and employ 1.9K people.

Which antivirus software company is the largest?

RealDefense is the largest, with $65M in annual revenue, founded in 2003.

How much revenue does a typical antivirus software company make?

The average antivirus software company in this list makes $17.9M a year, across 11 companies with reported revenue. They serve 3.1M customers combined.

Who are the leading Antivirus software vendors?

Ranked by annual revenue, the leaders are RealDefense, Securepoint Security Solutions, Webroot, Malwarebytes and EScan.

How much funding have antivirus software companies raised?

The 11 antivirus software companies tracked here have raised $219.2M in disclosed funding between them.

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Inclusion Criteria

- Must provide real-time protection against malware and viruses - Should include automatic updates to ensure effectiveness against new threats - Must offer features for threat detection and removal with user-friendly interfaces - Should provide multi-device support for both home and business environments - Not just basic scanning; must also include additional features like web protection or firewall capabilities - Must be suitable for a range of users, including individual consumers and organizations