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Malwarebytes Premium vs Microsoft Defender for Business

Malwarebytes Premium

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Microsoft Defender for Business

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FigureMalwarebytes PremiumMicrosoft Defender for Business
Price from—$0.25/mo
Free plan——
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
API—Yes
Plans published44
Spec score · Antivirus software8.1 (#39)9.0 (#10)
Device limit205
Free planYesNo
HeadquartersSanta Clara, California, USARedmond, Washington, United States
Protection scopecomplete securitycomplete security
PurposeMalwarebytes Premium Security provides ongoing protection against malware, ransomware, phishing, malicious sites, scams, and other online threats.Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats.
Ransomware protectionYesYes
SupportThe pricing page says all plans include free customer support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support.
Supported platformsWindows,macOS,Android,iOSWindows,macOS,iOS,Android

Plans

Malwarebytes Premium

  • StandardPrice not published
  • Sole proprietorPrice not published
  • Boutique businessPrice not published
  • Small officePrice not published

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Microsoft Defender for Business

  • Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
  • Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a year

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In their own words

Malwarebytes Premium

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.

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Microsoft Defender for Business

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