Mac Internet Security X9 vs Clam Xav (desktop)

While you are at home, you can use one security profile, and then when connected to public internet it can automatically switch over to a more secure profile.

If you know what products you need or want it is nice to have the flexibility to buy the software package that has what you need/ want or rather a package that leaves out what you don't want or need for a lower price tag.

As soon as the software detects malware it can notify you via email.

This is useful if you dual-boot into Windows, as this single program covers both operating systems.

Does not slow down computer under normal use.

This feature is called ClamXav Sentry, and this is what really makes this application valuable, it is a real time scanner that monitors changes in files and directories. It does require some setup and configuration to have functioning properly. Ideally you want to include directories where files are downloaded into your system for ClamXav Sentry to monitor. Alternatively, you can make it monitor your whole home folder if you don't know what you're doing.

You can roll your own engine if you wish.

Customer support does not cost anything other than a single purchase of the app itself.

Frequent updates means the user is more protected from current attacks.

Clam Xav has a one time cost of $29.95. There are no other fees associated with the app, since it is purchased, it is yours to use for as long a s you like.