Malwarebytes vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On the evidence we track, Malwarebytes leads this comparison with a composite score of 65/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for endpoint security software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Malwarebytes
LeaderA security suite combining real-time antivirus protection, privacy VPN, and browser-based threat prevention to defend against malware, ransomware, and online scams across multiple devices.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
A multiplatform endpoint security solution providing threat detection and response capabilities.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Malwarebytes
LeaderDevice-based annual subscription (3–20 devices per tier). Free tier and 60-day money-back guarantee included.
- Sole proprietor-
- Advanced antivirus protection
- Ransomware and malware defense
- Malicious website and scam blocking
- Privacy VPN
- Ad-blocker
- +1 more
- Boutique business-
- Advanced antivirus protection
- Ransomware and malware defense
- Malicious website and scam blocking
- Privacy VPN
- Ad-blocker
- +1 more
- Small office-
- Advanced antivirus protection
- Ransomware and malware defense
- Malicious website and scam blocking
- Privacy VPN
- Ad-blocker
- +6 more
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Starts at $3.00/user/month. 30-day free trial available.
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3.00/user/month billed annually
- Next-generation antivirus protection
- AI-powered endpoint detection and response
- Automated investigation and remediation
- Vulnerability management
- Wizard-based onboarding
- +3 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Malwarebytes or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.