# Malwarebytes vs Palo Alto Cortex XDR

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Malwarebytes

| Attribute | Malwarebytes | Palo Alto Cortex XDR |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 64.5 (61% (medium)) | 51.8 (16% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A 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. It is indexed under Endpoint Security Software.","source":"https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing/teams","question":"What is Malwarebytes?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Malwarebytes offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Sole proprietor, Boutique business and Small office. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing/teams","question":"Is Malwarebytes free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Malwarebytes supports Windows and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing/teams","question":"What platforms does Malwarebytes support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Malwarebytes, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing/teams","question":"Can Malwarebytes be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Malwarebytes. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Malwarebytes not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing/teams","question":"What security certifications does Malwarebytes have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Malwarebytes is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing/teams","question":"Where is Malwarebytes available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Cortex XDR is an AI-driven security solution that consolidates threat detection and response from endpoints, networks, cloud, identity, and email. It combines advanced prevention with cross-domain detection and offers optional managed threat hunting and incident response services. It is indexed under Endpoint Security Software.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"What is Palo Alto Cortex XDR?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Palo Alto Cortex XDR supports Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"What platforms does Palo Alto Cortex XDR support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Palo Alto Cortex XDR, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"Can Palo Alto Cortex XDR be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Palo Alto Cortex XDR, including Cortex XSOAR, Splunk, QRadar, Rubrik, SailPoint, Cofense, Code42 and Ironscales, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"What does Palo Alto Cortex XDR integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A 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. | An endpoint security platform that uses prevention modules to stop attacks at the source, then employs AI-driven agents and automated response to contain threats within minutes. Integrates with broader Palo Alto security products including SIEM, email security, cloud security, and data loss prevention capabilities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"epp":true,"deployment":"cloud","platform_breadth":"Windows, macOS, Android, iOS","ransomware_rollback":false}` | `{"edr":true,"epp":true,"mdr":true,"xdr":true,"deployment":"cloud","mitre_eval":true,"single_agent":true,"threat_hunting":true,"platform_breadth":"NG-SIEM, Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, Exposure Management, Email Security, Clo","integration_breadth":"Integrates with 850+ products through Cortex XSOAR ecosystem"}` |
| integrations.count | - | 11 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Cortex XSOAR"},{"name":"Splunk"},{"name":"QRadar"},{"name":"Rubrik"},{"name":"SailPoint"},{"name":"Cofense"},{"name":"Code42"},{"name":"Ironscales"},{"name":"SafeBreach"},{"name":"Zimperium"},{"name":"SlashNext"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Sole proprietor","features":["Advanced antivirus protection","Ransomware and malware defense","Malicious website and scam blocking","Privacy VPN","Ad-blocker","Support for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Boutique business","features":["Advanced antivirus protection","Ransomware and malware defense","Malicious website and scam blocking","Privacy VPN","Ad-blocker","Support for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS"],"minSeats":10,"commitment":"annual","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Small office","features":["Advanced antivirus protection","Ransomware and malware defense","Malicious website and scam blocking","Privacy VPN","Ad-blocker","Tamper prevention","Brute force ransomware protection","Monthly security reports","Windows firewall control","24/7 priority support","Support for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS"],"minSeats":20,"commitment":"annual","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Device-based annual subscription (3–20 devices per tier). Free tier and 60-day money-back guarantee included.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing/teams","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:16:46.005Z","billingPeriods":["year"]}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001:2022","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/security-subscriptions |

## Capabilities (Endpoint Security Software)

| Capability | Malwarebytes | Palo Alto Cortex XDR |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Protection** |  |  |
| EPP / next-gen AV (prevention) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Detection** |  |  |
| EDR (detection & response) | - | ✓ |
| XDR (cross-domain telemetry) | - | ✓ |
| **Managed** |  |  |
| Managed service tier (MDR) | - | ✓ |
| **Response** |  |  |
| Ransomware rollback / remediation | ✗ | - |
| Threat-hunting console / query language | - | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | NG-SIEM, Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, Exposure Management, Email Security, Clo |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud-only console | Cloud-only console |
| **Architecture** |  |  |
| Single lightweight agent | - | ✓ |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| SIEM / SOAR / ITSM integration breadth | - | Integrates with 850+ products through Cortex XSOAR ecosystem |
| **Evidence** |  |  |
| Independent test participation (MITRE ATT&CK) | - | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:54:00.709Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*