Malwarebytes

The cleanup tool that grew into full-time protection.

4.5
(28 reviews)
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  • PriceFree – $59.99/device/yr
  • Founded2008
  • HQSanta Clara, USA
  • Employees500 – 1,000

About Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes earned its reputation removing infections other tools missed, and the free scanner remains the industry’s second opinion. Premium adds real-time protection, browser guard, and identity monitoring in consumer-friendly packaging; ThreatDown extends to small business. It will not match enterprise EDR depth, but as approachable protection for people and small teams it endures.

Key Features

  • Malware and PUP removal
  • Real-time protection
  • Browser Guard extension
  • Ransomware protection
  • ThreatDown business tier

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Excellent malware remediation
  • Free scanner for cleanup
  • Light system footprint
  • Approachable for non-experts

Cons

  • Not enterprise EDR class
  • Upsell prompts in consumer app
  • VPN add-on is average

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malwarebytes free?
The scanner is free; continuous protection requires Premium.
Can it run beside antivirus?
Yes, it is designed to coexist with Windows Defender and others.

Reviews

4.5

28 reviews

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Individuals and small offices wanting no-drama device protection.

Sources & Review Notes

Last reviewed: July 28, 2026

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