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MetaDefender vs Total Defense Anti-Virus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

MetaDefender
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
11th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (24th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (14th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (10th)
Total Defense Anti-Virus
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
59th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of MetaDefender is 1.8%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Total Defense Anti-Virus is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MetaDefender1.8%
Total Defense Anti-Virus0.7%
Other97.5%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2805510 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner Account manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
File sanitization has protected critical networks and prevents hidden malware from entering
In my experience, the best features MetaDefender offers include the number of different antivirus engines that can scan files through multi-file scanning, often using 20 to 30 engines, with the top premium package around 33 engines, capturing 80 to 90% of malware in all those files. If any engine detects malware, the file is blocked, which increases detection because different engines catch different malware. When dealing with central government and defense, we find that if there is any kind of malware on the network or the file, whether that is a software file, hard disk file, or a pen drive, it cannot be allowed on the network. This is when we put it into the sandbox and perform file sanitization to ensure that nothing malicious comes into the network. Whenever we are dealing with central government or defense contracts, MetaDefender's core philosophy of trusting no file means it scans files, rebuilds them, and verifies their reputation, ensuring they contain no malicious content. This positively impacts our organization by detecting malware and stopping any kind of data leaks through the network. In terms of measurable outcomes across central government and defense, we are seeing saved time when files go through the antivirus file scanners. In financial services, such as with mortgage applications, the process sends files straight into MetaDefender file scanning that cleans out any malicious content.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Healthcare Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MetaDefender?
Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I find the pricing for kiosks, cloud, deep CDR, and adaptive sandbox appropriate. We are seeking more service partners for Opswat's professional servic...
What needs improvement with MetaDefender?
I don't think there are many feature improvements needed; it's a great solution. The main thing is just the pricing because it's such a top-end enterprise product. For smaller partners with a custo...
What is your primary use case for MetaDefender?
MetaDefender serves as a file security gateway that scans, cleans, and sanitizes files before they are allowed on the network, which stops malware, ransomware, zero-day attacks, and any kind of mal...
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Also Known As

OPSWAT MetaDefender, MetaDefender Core
CA Threat Manager Total Defense
 

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Sample Customers

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Amazon, P. C. Richard & Son, Electronic Express, Aaron's, Conn's
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