Pompelmi vs ClamAV for file uploads

Pompelmi and ClamAV solve related but different problems.

Short answer

• Use Pompelmi when you need an application-layer upload gate with no daemon and no required data egress.
• Use ClamAV when you need signature-based antivirus coverage for known malware families.
• Use both when you want structural upload controls plus local signature scanning.

Comparison

Question	Pompelmi	ClamAV
Runs in-process	Yes	No, usually daemon or binary
Handles archive abuse at the upload gate	Yes	Partially, but not as the main design goal
Known-malware signatures	Optional via integrations, not the default story	Yes
Privacy-first local deployment	Yes	Yes, if run locally
Serverless-friendly	More practical	Usually not

Continue

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