21 APPLICATIONS · SECURITY
Password managers, VPN applications and focused security tools, with the publisher and installation route shown before you continue. InstallHub presents alternatives instead of forcing one default choice.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Open an application page to check its publisher, purpose and installation route before you continue.
Security
A cross-platform password manager for storing logins, passkeys, secure notes and payment information in encrypted vaults. It is intended for individuals, families and teams that want secure synchronisation and easier account management. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
AdwCleaner, published by Malwarebytes, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
Consumer antivirus with real-time malware protection, web protection and security scanning for Windows PCs. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
Avira Free Security, published by Avira, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
Bitdefender Antivirus, published by Bitdefender, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
Open-source password manager for securely storing and synchronising passwords, passkeys and sensitive notes. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
A privacy-focused VPN application with one-click connections, specialist servers for streaming and downloads, and automatic Wi-Fi protection. It is suitable for users who want an easy Windows VPN without configuring network settings manually. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
ESET Security, published by ESET, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
A commercial VPN service designed to encrypt internet traffic, protect activity on public Wi-Fi and provide access to servers in many countries. It is aimed at users who want a simple privacy tool for Windows, travel and everyday browsing. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
F-Secure Total, published by F-Secure, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
GlassWire is a visual network monitor and firewall companion for Windows. It presents application traffic, remote hosts and usage history in an accessible graph, alerts users to network changes and helps manage application access through Windows Firewall.
Security
HitmanPro, published by Sophos, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
Malwarebytes, published by Malwarebytes, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
Mullvad VPN, published by Mullvad, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
NordPass is a cross-platform password manager for storing and generating passwords, passkeys, secure notes and payment details in an encrypted vault. It is suitable for users who want browser and device synchronisation; compare the free and premium plans before enabling paid features.
Security
Popular VPN service with encrypted connections, threat protection features and a large international server network. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
Private Internet Access is a configurable subscription VPN for Windows with encrypted tunnels, a kill switch, split tunnelling and a large international server network. It suits users who want detailed connection controls; review protocol, location and renewal-price requirements before subscribing.
Security
PrivateVPN is a subscription VPN service for Windows that encrypts network traffic and provides access to servers in multiple countries. It is intended for users who value a straightforward desktop client; compare server coverage, protocols, streaming support and renewal pricing before subscribing.
Security
Proton VPN, published by Proton, is a security and privacy tool selected for its relevance to Windows users and technicians. It strengthens a specific part of Windows security or privacy. Review its protection scope, subscription requirements and interaction with Microsoft Defender before deployment.
Security
SpyShelter is a Windows security utility focused on monitoring sensitive system activity, including keyboard input, screen capture, webcam and clipboard access. It is aimed at advanced users who want an additional behavioural protection layer; review its compatibility with your existing antivirus before installation.
Security
Surfshark is a subscription VPN and privacy suite for Windows with encrypted connections, kill-switch protection, split tunnelling and multi-device support. It is designed for approachable everyday use while retaining useful network controls; compare current plan limits and renewal pricing before purchase.
