Malwarebytes Premium
Malwarebytes
The second opinion that usually has the final word.
Price
From $3.75/mo · Free version available
Last checked
June 2026
Best for
Cleanups and second layer
Category
Specialists
About Malwarebytes Premium
Malwarebytes earned its name as the tool that removes what other scanners miss: adware, browser hijackers, and potentially unwanted programs. The free version is removal-only; Premium adds real-time protection and plays nicely alongside Microsoft Defender, which is exactly how many professionals run it. It skips the suite extras (no firewall, no parental controls), and its lab results are good rather than chart-topping. For cleanups and as a second layer, unbeatable.
“The cleanup champion. When something slips through, Malwarebytes is what technicians reach for, and it runs happily next to Defender or any suite. As your only protection it is thinner than the big suites; as a second layer it is the best money in this market.”Editorial team, via AntivirusShortlist
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