ClamAV
ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses, malware & other malicious threats. Maintained by Cisco Talos, it provides a multi-threaded scanner daemon, command-line utilities for on-demand file scanning, and an automatic signature database updater.
Open Source & Security Architecture
| License | GPL-2.0 |
| Source Repository | github.com/Cisco-Talos/clamav |
| Deployment Model | On-Premise, Self-Hosted |
| Supported Platforms | LinuxWindowsmacOSDocker |
| Encryption at Rest | N/A (Antivirus Engine) |
| Encryption in Transit | TLS 1.3 (Signature Updates) |
| Zero-Knowledge Architecture | Yes (Client-side keys) |
| Code Audit & Integrity | Open Source Code Audited |
Verified Capabilities
4 Key FeaturesVerified User Reviews & Ratings
Authentic community ratings calculated dynamically across security, workflow, and pricing.
Based on 0 verified reviews & research benchmarks
Similar Open Source Security Tools
Explore community-audited, privacy-first software with zero vendor lock-in
VeraCrypt
Apache-2.0 / TrueCrypt License 3.0Military-grade disk encryption software providing transparent on-the-fly AES-256, Serpent, and Twofish volume security.
Cryptomator
GPL-3.0Multi-platform software that creates client-side encrypted vaults inside Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive without vendor lock-in.
Nextcloud Hub
AGPL-3.0On-premises content collaboration platform combining file storage, real-time document editing, communication, and granular compliance controls.