The best Mac antivirus software in 2025: our top five picks

Not that long ago, Macs were known for being much safer than their Windows counterparts. However, as Apple devices became more popular, hackers quickly shifted to targeting them given just how much personal and sensitive data is stored on your MacBook, Mac desktop or iCloud account.

To determine which Mac antivirus software suite is the best at keeping your devices safe from hackers, we tested and reviewed the most popular Mac antivirus software available today. We installed, ran, used and uninstalled each of them on a Mac mini while running benchmarks to see how each one impacted system performance. At the same time, we evaluated all of the best Mac antivirus software based on interface, usability and whether or not they include useful extras like a VPN, password manager or a hardened browser for online banking.

Based on our testing and reviews, our current top pick for the best Mac antivirus software is Bitdefender Premium Security for Mac. It provides excellent protection against malware, scans a Mac for viruses fast with little impact on performance and comes with plenty of extras to sweeten the deal. Norton 360 Deluxe comes second and has the best feature set overall – in addition to very good malware protection, you also get access to a VPN and dark web monitoring to help keep you safe online. Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 comes third and has the best interface plus good malware defenses.