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Permanently free antivirus editions for Windows — no trials, no expiry, with the feature gaps stated clearly.

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Yes — Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition for Windows provides real-time protection and on-demand scans at no cost, with no time limit.

Bitdefender S.R.L. · Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

This is the free version.

Bitdefender S.R.L. · Windows

Yes — a free on-demand scanner and remover for Windows. Real-time protection is a paid feature after the introductory trial.

Malwarebytes Inc. · Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, ChromeOS

Yes — Avast Free Antivirus for Windows, Mac and Android with real-time protection.

Gen Digital Inc. · Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

Yes — AVG AntiVirus Free for Windows, Mac and Android.

Gen Digital Inc. · Windows, macOS, Android

Kaspersky has historically offered a free tier in supported markets. Availability varies.

Kaspersky Lab · Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

Yes — Avira Free Security with real-time protection.

Gen Digital Inc. · Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

Yes — Panda Dome Free provides basic real-time protection.

WatchGuard Technologies · Windows, macOS, Android

A free tier exists but is limited — check exactly which protections are active without a subscription.

Protected.net · Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

It is free and built in. There is nothing to buy.

Microsoft Corporation · Windows