Why ShieldKit
Privacy by Design
Built from the ground up for users who refuse to trade privacy for security.
100%
Offline
4
Detection Layers
0
Accounts Required
| Feature | ShieldKit | Commercial AV | XProtect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully offline scanning | ✓Yes | ✕Cloud required | ✓Yes |
| No account or sign-up | ✓Yes | ✕Account required | ✓Yes |
| Zero data collection | ✓Yes | ✕Telemetry | —Limited |
| Free forever | ✓Yes | ✕Subscription | ✓Yes |
| YARA rule scanning | ✓Yes | —Varies | ✕No |
| Behavioral analysis | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | —Limited |
| Real-time monitoring | ✓Yes | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Native macOS app | ✓SwiftUI | ✕Electron/Cross-platform | ✓Built-in |
Comparison based on typical commercial antivirus products. Features and pricing vary by provider.
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