Free antivirus and online security suite
Protectstar
Security apps: antivirus, anti-spyware and secure erasure
About Protectstar
Protectstar makes privacy and security apps for Android, iOS, Mac and Windows, including iShredder for certified secure data erasure, Anti Spy for detecting stalkerware and spy apps, and Antivirus AI with dual detection engines. Its apps are ad-free, tracking-free and independently certified by AV-TEST and DEKRA.
Protectstar website preview
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Protectstar: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers antivirus, anti spyware, data erasure, privacy — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Protectstar pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | protectstar.com |
Protectstar key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: antivirus, anti spyware, data erasure, privacy
- Official site: protectstar.com
Protectstar FAQ
How much does Protectstar cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (protectstar.com).
What is Protectstar used for?
Security apps: antivirus, anti-spyware and secure erasure Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: antivirus, anti spyware, data erasure, privacy.
Where can I try Protectstar?
On its official site, protectstar.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Protectstar vs alternatives
| Protectstar | Avast | AVG AntiVirus | Avira | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | antivirus, anti spyware, data erasure, privacy | antivirus, security, privacy, malware protection | antivirus, security, privacy, utilities | antivirus, security, vpn, privacy |
| Official site | protectstar.com | avast.com | avg.com | avira.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside Protectstar, it includes OctoEverywhere, Detecting-AI, Hastewire, Mobicip.
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