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Malwarebytes

Lightweight malware & threat removal

4.5(7,100)FreemiumAntivirus

Malwarebytes is lightweight malware & threat removal, best for Users wanting simple cleanup. It is a freemium tool starting at Free, rated 4.5/5 across 7,100 reviews.

Overview

Malwarebytes is renowned for cleaning up infections other tools miss, with a lightweight real-time protection layer. Great as a primary or second-opinion scanner.

Key features

  • Free malware scanner
  • Real-time protection
  • Ransomware shield
  • Web protection
  • Browser Guard

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Excellent cleanup
  • Free scanner
  • Very lightweight

Cons

  • Fewer suite extras
  • VPN sold separately

Integrations

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Free

Free
  • On-demand scanning
  • Manual cleanup
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Premium

$4/mo
  • Real-time protection
  • Ransomware shield
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Premium + VPN

$6/mo
  • Adds VPN
  • All protection
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Malwarebytes cost?+

Malwarebytes uses custom enterprise pricing. It is a freemium product.

Does Malwarebytes have an API?+

No, Malwarebytes does not currently offer a public API.

Who is Malwarebytes best for?+

Malwarebytes is best suited for Users wanting simple cleanup.