Bitdefender Antivirus Plus vs Malwarebytes Premium

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices against malware, ransomware, scams, and other online threats. Real-time detection covers viruses, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware. Web protection blocks phishing and fake-shop sites, and layered ransomware protection safeguards documents, pictures, videos, and music from encryption. On Windows PCs, Vulnerability Assessment checks for outdated or vulnerable software, missing Windows security patches, and potentially unsafe settings. Data Breach Detection checks whether email addresses have appeared in known third-party breaches. The included basic VPN allows 200 MB of traffic per day per device; unlimited traffic requires adding Premium VPN. Plans are listed for one or three devices: the first-year prices are $24.99 a year and $29.99 a year, respectively, plus applicable sales tax for the Multiplatform plans. Subscriptions may renew automatically. The maker offers a 30-day full trial without a credit card, says assistance is available 24/7, and says customers may request a refund within 30 days of purchase or renewal.

Malwarebytes Premium Security provides ongoing protection against malware, ransomware, phishing, malicious sites, scams, and other online threats. It runs automatically to help prevent attacks, while Web Protection blocks phishing sites and malicious URLs before they load. Listed protections include malware and potentially unwanted program detection, ransomware protection, and Windows exploit and brute-force protection. Scam Guard identifies suspicious content and recommends next steps; Trusted Advisor offers personalized security advice. The product page lists Privacy VPN for desktop and mobile, as well as Windows webcam and Remote Desktop monitoring. Included Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks ads, prevents third-party cookie tracking, and flags suspicious sites; it supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Downloads are listed for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Feature availability varies by operating system: a comparison lists ransomware and exploit protection as paid on Windows and unavailable on Mac. A free plan is listed, but Malwarebytes Free is described as a cleanup tool for attacks that have already caused damage, rather than ongoing prevention. Premium Security lists a device limit of 20.