--- title: SpyBot Reviews meta_title: 'SpyBot Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta_description: Filter 54 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how SpyBot works for a business like yours. aggregate_rating: rating_value: 4.4 review_count: 54 scale: '5' date_modified: '2026-08-09' parent_category: name: Endpoint Protection url: https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection --- # SpyBot Reviews **Vendor:** Safer-Networking **Category:** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 54 ## About SpyBot Finds and destroys spyware, malware, adware and other malicious software ## SpyBot Reviews ### 1. Great Line of Defense **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Henry B. | Digital Media Services: Digital Media Specialist, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 08, 2021 **What do you like best about SpyBot?** It is simple to run, user-friendly and fantastic to have as a routine to ensure there are no computer issues, especially when using it for work or personal use—rapid turnaround. The price is also competitive and inexpensive. **What do you dislike about SpyBot?** I started with the free version, and it was limited compared to the paid version. It did feel time-consuming, so I like to run when I have more time. **What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is peace of mind knowing that there is protection routinely running in the background for my work computer. ### 2. Good but noticeably slower than rival programs **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 18, 2018 **What do you like best about SpyBot?** Easy to use, with a choice of interface options. Immunization tools. **What do you dislike about SpyBot?** Slow updates and scans. Limited information about threats. **What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?** Searched my PC for malware with the click of a button. If it finds suspicious software on my PC, it can get rid of the parts that are responsible for the advertising and surveillance without impairing the functionality of the actual program. Immunization and quarantine functions are available for additional security. ### 3. Amazing software, just got surpassed **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 26, 2018 **What do you like best about SpyBot?** It was one of the best and first free spyware protection programs. **What do you dislike about SpyBot?** They pretty much got left in the dust in comparison to Malwarebytes and all their acquisitions. **Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:** Don't rely on it as your only but definitely a capable spyware scanner. **What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?** Spyware solutions, occasionally will run just to add another peace of mind layer of assurance. ### 4. Spybot works as well as other spyware removal tools. **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 05, 2018 **What do you like best about SpyBot?** Spybot Search and Destroy is free and does an acceptable job removing spyware from your computer. **What do you dislike about SpyBot?** As with many programs, you must pay to get the advantage of all options. **What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?** It removes most spyware. ### 5. Not convinced **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Iris S. | Web Developer, Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Design, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 09, 2015 **What do you like best about SpyBot?** It looks like it is doing something, it does pop up every now and then, but it is totally unclear what it is it finds and whether it is malicious or if it is a legit software application that is needing to perform that action. **What do you dislike about SpyBot?** Not user friendly, it doesn't tell me exactly what software is trying to change my registry so I am never sure whether I should block or allow. The terminology it uses doesn't even make it clear to me whether I should click 'OK' to either block it or not. And I am not a dummy, I am a software/ web developer myself and I specialize in usability. I also had malware and it could help me get rid of that. **Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:** I am not really happy with it, try looking for something better is my advice. **What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am a web developer ### 6. Decent FREE anti-spyware software **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 13, 2013 **What do you like best about SpyBot?** It's FREE. It's constantly getting updated to try and stay up-to-speed with new spyware. Immunization prevents some problems by adjusting your internet browser settings. **What do you dislike about SpyBot?** Rarely finds malware **Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:** I still prefer Malwarebytes ## SpyBot Discussions - [Is Spybot Search and Destroy free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-spybot-search-and-destroy-free) - 1 comment - [Does Spybot remove malware?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-spybot-remove-malware) - 1 comment - [View SpyBot pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/spybot/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=3§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-13+15%3A24%3A57+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=df782e72-a4c3-4200-bbe2-f40384cad2c8&secure%5Btoken%5D=e65da939a592f842b236af7b4cc0f187b848224132b2c4f480a6530562a3f9b6&format=llm_user) ## SpyBot Features **Generative AI** - AI Text Generation - AI Text Summarization - Generative AI **Additional Functionality** - Real-Time Monitoring - API - Threat Protection - Spam Blocker - Spam Quarantine - Real-time Alerts - Data Security - Incident Management - Remote Update/Installation - DDoS Protection - Automatic Scans - Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization - Real-Time Analytics - Endpoint Protection - Identity Theft Protection - Security Auditing - Virus Definition Update - VPN - Tracker Blocking - Data Loss Prevention - AI Copilot - Webcam Protection - Anomaly/Malware Detection - Third-Party Integrations - Access Controls/Permissions - Password Management - Phishing Protection - Email Attachment Protection - AI/Machine Learning - Reporting & Statistics - Network Security - Authentication - Threat Response - Activity Dashboard - Vulnerability Scanning - Backup and Recovery - Next-Generation Firewall - Application Security - Whitelisting/Blacklisting - Server Monitoring **System Control** - Device Control - Web Control - Application Control - Asset Management - System Isolation **Vulnerability Prevention** - Endpoint Intelligence - Firewall - Malware Detection **Security Management** - Incident Reports - Security Validation - Compliance ## Top SpyBot Alternatives - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (1,046 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (516 reviews) - [Norton Small Business](https://www.g2.com/products/gen-digital-norton-small-business/reviews) - 4.1/5.0 (200 reviews)