MetaDefender Drive vs VirusTotal comparison

OPSWAT and VirusTotal are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. OPSWAT is ranked #67, while VirusTotal is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.9. OPSWAT holds a 0.4% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to VirusTotal’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of VirusTotal users are willing to recommend the solution.

MetaDefender Drive

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Categories and Ranking

MetaDefender Drive

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

67th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VirusTotal

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

4th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of MetaDefender Drive is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VirusTotal is 3.5%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VirusTotal	3.5%
MetaDefender Drive	0.4%
Other	96.1%

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Jasmit Singh Juneja

CEO & Technology Specialist at Karman Infotech Private Limited

Advanced threat scanning has strengthened endpoint security but reporting and hardware reliability still need improvement

The multi-scanning engines feature helps to manage threats effectively.MetaDefender Drive has the same multi-scanning platform as the Opswat endpoint and MFP. The difference is that you will not get as many antimalware engines compared to other solutions, but the main functionality of MetaDefender Drive is to detect threats from your endpoint.Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) works on endpoints, but people typically do not use it for data at rest since the data is not in transit and remains on the asset. It is difficult to define a policy or determine what to sanitize and what not to sanitize. Overall, MetaDefender Drive is widely used for threat prevention with multi-scanning and vulnerability scanning.

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Chinmay Banerjee

Advisor Adtech/Martech/API product/project Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Helps businesses collect threat data while keeping privacy in mind and apable of detecting, blocking, and removing viruses and malware

There are two gray areas I still need to explore. I have worked with VirusTotal because it easily integrates with over seventy antivirus scanners and blacklisting services. In addition to those there is much scope to improve and add other services or integrations. The areas for improvement are that VirusTotal is not using much AI or generative AI models, while other competitors are starting to build them. For example, VirusTotal's work is based on the setup done by their engineers. If you want to do scanning or protection activities for a specific site, app, or device, that is the area VirusTotal is currently focused on. But other competitors are building AI models that can do things like left-side scanning and provide auto-generated reports. VirusTotal has predefined reports, but there is a lot of manual effort involved. Secondly, the API is very limited if I want to integrate VirusTotal with other applications. They need to build more connectors and provide support for Webhook connectors for the API. If you can't build your own connector, it's always good to have provisions for Webhook setup connectors across platforms. Thirdly, Kaspersky, a competitor of VirusTotal, is using a methodology called "gatekeeper." A gatekeeper is a security system that protects the inside of a building from outside threats. This is the model Kaspersky is currently using. You have your website set up, but the entire army of VirusTotal or Kaspersky is standing guard, protecting you from the first gate itself. Right now, VirusTotal detects threats from your domain, but it is always better to verify inside the domain and protect it from the first level when people or malware are entering. This first level of protection is lacking in VirusTotal right now. The security bridge and protection gate are missing.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"MetaDefender Drive is beneficial for organizations where vendors need to be prevented from supply chain attacks."

"The most valuable feature is the worldwide malware information database."

"VirusTotal provides 95% to 98% accurate information."

"It can scan the dark web and find if an email ID has been compromised. This is another area that we have not explored yet."

"It gives detailed information about suspicious IPs, which is one of its most valuable features."

"It allows us to see if there have been previous reports on certain indicators of compromise, providing insights from other security professionals."

"VirusTotal provides 95% to 98% accurate information."

"The initial setup is easy."

"It provides detailed insights into possible malicious behavior, dropped files, and TCP connections."

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Cons

"MetaDefender Drive is not particularly stable."

"VirusTotal has different versions, and sometimes the parameters of the API are not very clear."

"There is room for improvement, particularly in making some of the most useful features more accessible in the non-paid version."

"I would like to see improved correlation with other threat intelligence sources, not just reliant on its own database, to enhance the database of threat intelligence that VirusTotal offers."

"VirusTotal has predefined reports, but there is a lot of manual effort involved."

"VirusTotal is hard to understand because you need to know Google Docs to create queries, and it doesn't have documentation for that."

"I would like to see improvements in the score consistency and accuracy."

"The platform could improve in the areas of endpoints and networks."

"I would like to see an improved user interface and some automation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We are using VirusTotal with free licenses, managing the license limits across three or four accounts, thus incurring no costs."

"VirusTotal is an expensive solution."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The pricing is very economical."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

University

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with MetaDefender Drive?

MetaDefender Drive needs to be more flexible for reporting and administrative purposes. While the operation is straightforward, MetaDefender Drive is not flexible enough in meeting organizational n...

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What is your primary use case for MetaDefender Drive?

MetaDefender Drive's main use case is to scan endpoints for threats with multi-scanning and vulnerability detection across Linux, Mac, or Windows operating systems.MetaDefender Drive is beneficial ...

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What advice do you have for others considering MetaDefender Drive?

MetaDefender Drive is a hardware device designed for scanning laptops and assets at rest for threats, not for file transfer purposes. I am not working on forensic analysis on storage devices. The o...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VirusTotal?

I do not know about the pricing or licensing as our organization services VirusTotal for our clients.

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What needs improvement with VirusTotal?

I would like to see improvements in the score consistency and accuracy. VirusTotal should add more details like those from competitors such as URL Void or Symantec URL Checker, which show the categ...

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What is your primary use case for VirusTotal?

As I work in an incident response role, my daily task is to mitigate the security alert and perform the analysis part. When any alerts come, I check the IPs from where they originate and the locati...

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Overview

MetaDefender Drive is a durable USB drive that creates a portable perimeter, in any location where maintaining an air-gap is critical.

Once plugged into a USB port, the computer can be booted safely from Drive, by running off of Drive’s own operating system. This separation allows analysis without software installation — a scan of the entire device for malware, vulnerabilities and a determination of the device’s integrity.

Deep forensic analysis is conducted on every possible file, and detailed threat reports pinpoint which files need to be removed and remediated.

The result? Only trusted devices enter your environment.

OPSWAT

VirusTotal provides a comprehensive digital security platform by leveraging a vast malware database. It integrates numerous antivirus scanners for robust malware and virus detection, offering valuable insights for threat intelligence and security analysis.

VirusTotal is widely used for malware analysis and cybersecurity investigations, relying on its extensive capabilities in file and IP analysis. It integrates seamlessly with various antivirus engines, ensuring detailed threat intelligence. The platform excels at performing automated reputation checks, gleaning insights from a robust community, and delivering comprehensive information on suspicious activities. With an API system, it facilitates deeper analysis and integration into existing security workflows.

What are the standout features of VirusTotal?

Vast Malware Database: A comprehensive repository for malware intelligence.
Integration with Antivirus Scanners: Collaborates with multiple scanners for enhanced detection.
File and IP Analysis: Detailed insights into files and IP addresses.
Automated Reputation Checks: Efficiently verifies file and domain safety.
Community Insights: Gathers valuable data from an active community.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Threat Intelligence: Informs strategic security decisions with detailed malware data.
Enhanced Detection: Supports comprehensive threat identification and response.
Contextual Analysis: Provides extensive details for thorough investigation of threats.

In sectors like retail, FinTech, and GRC, VirusTotal is integrated into cybersecurity workflows to enhance incident response capabilities. It is invaluable for analyzing phishing websites, inspecting URLs, identifying compromised information, and generating alerts for specific threats. APIs enable deeper examination of suspicious activity, supporting comprehensive cybersecurity operations.

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Sample Customers

Sophos, IBM, American express, bmc, DISA

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