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What is Malwarebytes?

Malwarebytes is a antimalware application for home and small businesses, which blocks viruses, malware, hackers, viruses, and malicious websites.

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Malwarebytes is a widely used and trusted anti-malware solution that offers reliable protection against a wide range of threats. Users, …
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Pricing

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Premium (1 device)

$39.96

On Premise
Annually

Premium (5 devices)

$80.04

On Premise
Annually

Premium + Privacy

$99.96

On Premise
Annually

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

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MOBILE SECURITY THREATS & THE COUNTERMEASURE + DEMO MALWAREBYTES

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MOBILE SECURITY THREATS & THE COUNTERMEASURE + DEMO MALWAREBYTES

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EPR Demo

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MalwareBytes Demo Tech - EDR Caracteristicas y Funcionalidades Técnicas

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Product Details

What is Malwarebytes?

Malwarebytes Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Malwarebytes is a antimalware application for home and small businesses, which blocks viruses, malware, hackers, viruses, and malicious websites.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of Malwarebytes are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Malwarebytes is a widely used and trusted anti-malware solution that offers reliable protection against a wide range of threats. Users, including IT professionals and general contractors, have found Malwarebytes to be effective in identifying and removing potentially unwanted programs like adware and spyware. It is often recommended as a solution when other antivirus software fails to fix a problem. Malwarebytes keeps its threat signatures up-to-date and has minimal impact on system performance, making it an ideal choice for individuals and organizations looking for an additional layer of security. Whether it's scanning and identifying threats on desktop computers or keeping files safe and protecting client information, Malwarebytes has proven to be a valuable tool for mitigating malware issues and maintaining the overall security of workstations. With its user-friendly interface and quick scan times, Malwarebytes is highly regarded for its ability to detect and eliminate malware, viruses, trojans, and unwanted popups. It works seamlessly with other security solutions to prevent drive-by malware attacks, ensuring increased user productivity. From corporate-wide adoption in internal networks to deployment across multiple locations for remote users, Malwarebytes serves as an integral part of risk mitigation strategies in universities, organizations, and businesses. It effectively detects potential malware infections from websites and email attachments while providing centralized management capabilities to improve IT staff efficiency. Overall, Malwarebytes is known for its effectiveness in catching threats that other solutions may miss and addressing the critical need for reliable anti-malware protection in today's digital landscape.

Highly effective at not slowing down the computer: Users have consistently praised Malwarebytes for its ability to provide robust protection against malware without causing any slowdowns or interference with other programs. Many reviewers have stated that they appreciate this aspect of the software, making it a standout feature.

Easy to update and install: Reviewers have found Malwarebytes to be user-friendly when it comes to updates. They mention that the software provides clear indications when updates are available and makes it easy to install them with just a few clicks. This streamlined process ensures that users can keep their system protected without any hassle.

Allows users to decide how to deal with threats: A notable advantage of Malwarebytes is its flexibility in dealing with identified threats. Users appreciate that they are given options on how to handle potential dangers, such as quarantining all or selectively removing them. This level of control empowers users and allows them to tailor their security measures according to their needs.

Active Protection Concerns: Some users have expressed concerns about the active protection aspect of Malwarebytes, such as Connectwise and Autotask, stating that they do not feel safe relying on a single program for protection against malware.

Lack of Pricing Transparency: Several users have mentioned that they find the pricing of Malwarebytes to be lacking transparency. They would like clearer information about yearly subscription costs and multiple PC packages to make informed decisions about their purchase.

Issues with Updates: A number of users have reported experiencing issues with updates in the free version of Malwarebytes. They have found the update process to be inconsistent, sometimes slow or unreliable. These users suggest improving the update system to ensure more consistent and timely updates.

Attribute Ratings

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Joe Spradlin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Incentivized
We are utilizing Malwarebytes across the whole organization as a critical component of our security posture. We currently have gateway anti-virus as well as System Center Endpoint Protection client, however, our protection was not as well rounded and comprehensive as it is now with Malwarebytes added to the layers. We have seen a significant decrease in infections across the enterprise, which is a good sign of an effective product. As with any IT Manager, my goal is to maintain as close to 100% uptime for every user in the company and with Malwarebytes in the mix that goal is possible.
  • Work without knowing it's there.
  • Undetectable silent operation
  • Easy management & configuration
  • Highly effective in eliminating daily threats to our organization
  • Plays well with other products
  • I chose Malwarebytes because I couldn't find anything significant for them to improve on at this time. (As far as functionality goes)
  • I would like to see the reporting improve as far as exporting data.
I believe that Malwarebytes fits into any environment and would compliment a layered approach.
  • Malwarebytes has prevented many infections which leads to less downtime for my internal customers.
  • ROI is really difficult to calculate, but here is an impact on the company in te sense that we have next to zero client infections that disrupt workflow.
Malwarebytes just works and protects our endpoints. The configuration is simple and intuitive with almost zero overhead.
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  • Our user base covers many functions:
    • Program Managers
    • CNC Programmers (CAM)
    • Quality Assurance
    • Production Management
    • IT Management
    • Inventory control
    • Shipping and Receiving
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Any knowledgeable IT professional can support Malwarebytes successfully in their environment. The product is intuitive and plays well with others.
  • Endpoint protection
  • Mobile device protection
  • Server protection
  • None noted
  • None noted
  • We will be utilizing Malwarebytes as it applies to best practices.
The last time we renewed Malwarebytes, we renewed for a 3 year renewal. That should describe the confidence we have in the product. Plus the cost savings impact year after year.
Yes
We were lacking the Malware protection layer in our enterprise. We only had endpoint protection viruses. Malwarebytes product filled the gap. We had GFI VIPRE and that wasn't enough when used with other endpoint protection products as we kept getting hit with infections that were difficult to eradicate. The other products were causing issues with some of our other security products and utilized too much overhead to run in our engineering environment.
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Vendor Reputation
  • Third-party Reviews
We looked very hard at different security products and frankly, Malwarebytes showed to outperform other products. Performance, coupled with an excellent support staff made our decision easy. We discussed our environment with the sales staff on several GoTo Meetings and was satisfied with what we heard from them as well as the actual review of the product while getting to demo before purchase.
We take a methodical approach to evaluating security products as the impact to our organization can be significant (either positive or negative). I don't believe that we would change our approach if we had to do it again. We always thoroughly review and demo any product prior to implementation into our infrastructure.
  • Self-taught
Malwarebytes is very intuitive. I am speaking from an enterprise user/administrator perspective, so I assume I am talking to an IT professional when I say that it is intuitive and easy to set up and use. I would definitely recommend this product to my colleagues with no reservations. We ordered the product from Malwarebytes, received our download email & license codes, installed the product and was up and deployed in a matter of an hour or so after we created our policies and exceptions.
No
The product is intuitive enough that you don't really need the premium support. I would recommend that level of support to companies that have a lack of professional IT talent at their disposal.
We don't need support very often (if ever). We had a glitch back several years ago that was a small bug, but it was taken care of in the next release. Support is always spot on.
Yes
It was resolved quickly and was not a major issue.
When we first got the product we had issues with loading the management client on one of our servers, but tech support assisted us quickly and we were up and running in minutes. Malwarebytes tech support is one of the better support teams we have dealt with albeit, very infrequent. :). I know that my Sr. Network Admin loves their technical support staff because they don't waste any time in reaching a solution. Being a small team, we have a lot of responsibility and our workload can be heavy at times...the last thing you want to worry about is revisiting a problem more than once, or having to make more than one support call to resolve an issue.
  • Client deployment is super easy and fast. You must read the pre-requisite requirement for client-side prior to deployment or your deployments will fail.
  • Creating policies are easy and quick
  • Creating exceptions and rules is easy
  • Reporting is easy to use and is laid out in a professional manner
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Yes
Works seamlessly much like the enterprise product. The product sites in the background and protects while maintaining a very lean and undetectable presence.
When you have a product that does the job that it describes or advertises, you have to love it. While the malware posture is always changing, we depend on products that we pay for year after year to protect us from threats, both known and unknown. I give this rating because Malwarebytes just works and you don't have to worry whether it is going to beat up other programs on your systems.
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