Malwarebytes Pricing
Malwarebytes is free to start, with paid plans from $4/mo — about $48/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier. That is above the $3/mo average for antivirus tools we track.
Malwarebytes plans & prices
Every Malwarebytes plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Malwarebytes costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| PremiumPopular | $4 | $12 | $48 |
| Premium + VPN | $6 | $18 | $72 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | Premium $4 | Premium + VPN $6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demand scanning | |||
| Manual cleanup | |||
| Real-time protection | |||
| Ransomware shield | |||
| Adds VPN | |||
| All protection |
Which Malwarebytes plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Malwarebytes before you commit budget.
On a budget → Premium ($4/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $48 a year.
Scaling up → Premium + VPN ($6/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Malwarebytes good value?
Across the 4 other antivirus tools we track, entry pricing averages $3/mo (from $3 to $3). Malwarebytes is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $4/mo — above average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Malwarebytes?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Malwarebytes cost?+
Malwarebytes is free to start, with paid plans from $4 per month, running up to $6 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Malwarebytes have a free plan?+
Yes. Malwarebytes offers a free "Free" plan that includes On-demand scanning, Manual cleanup. Paid plans start at $4/mo.
How much is Malwarebytes per year?+
At the Premium price of $4/mo, Malwarebytes costs about $48 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Malwarebytes expensive compared with other antivirus tools?+
The 4 other antivirus tools we track average $3/mo to start. Malwarebytes's cheapest paid plan is $4/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with Malwarebytes?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.