Malwarebytes Premium vs PC Matic

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.

PC Matic provides antivirus and endpoint security for home and business users on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its SuperShield protection uses real-time application allowlisting and a default-deny approach that blocks unknown applications. PC Matic says this can stop ransomware before execution; it also describes using heuristics to block malicious scripts that call tools such as PowerShell. On Windows PCs, scans can run maintenance including software and driver updates, junk-file removal, and fixes for software vulnerabilities. Consumer plans list malicious ad and scam blocking and dark web monitoring; the family identity plan adds identity theft insurance and stolen funds reimbursement, each up to $1M. PC Matic Pro applies default-deny allowlisting to applications, scripts, and processes, and can sit alongside other endpoint security solutions. The consumer page lists a free plan and free trial. Paid annual options include Antivirus at $60 a year, Antivirus + VPN at $110 a year, and Antivirus + VPN + Family Identity Protection at $210 a year.