Panda Antivirusfor Mac

Panda Antivirus is built from the ground up for virus and malware protection. It offers a suite of products designed with Macs in mind. With a  few tweaks here and there, you can even manually protect your computer from unwanted intruders.

Running in the background

Panda is an anti-virus software that does its job, but at the cost of being a mess and slowing you down.

This protection program keeps your Mac secure without forcing you to make too many sacrifices. A considerable amount of the software is cloud-based, which means it doesn’t take up a lot of space on your Mac. It performs its functions in the background and isn’t intrusive.

An aspect that stands out with this program is its ease of use. It updates itself automatically, so you can free up your to-do list for other important tasks. Panda Antivirus has an expansive database on modern computer infections. It recognizes and detects Trojan horses and includes all of these in its scans and quarantine processes. It’s more than just a scan for one device; it provides a firewall and can protect hard disks and mobile devices, including USBs.

When compared with other similar applications, it loses out on a number of fronts. Software programs like Bitdefender have a leg up on Panda thanks to its effective scanning and anti-phishing measures. The circular interface in Panda is more confusing than the sleek and simple menus used in apps like AVG. Panda Antivirus slows down a few processes on your Mac, which means tasks could take up to 40 seconds longer. You’ll find that similar programs could make it even slower, though.

Where can you run this program?

This software is available on macOS High Sierra 10.8 or higher.

Is there a better alternative?

Yes. For free protection, try AVG. A more comprehensive paid option is Bitdefender.

Our take

While Panda Antivirus is a neat solution, it doesn’t make sense to choose this over a program with a cleaner interface and a more thorough scanning function.

Should you download it?

No. If you want a program that efficiently scans and protects your Mac, you could find better elsewhere.