Malwarebytes Premium Security review

Malwarebytes keeps the paid product narrow. Standard costs $59.99 a year for 3 devices and covers Windows, Mac, Android and iOS with protection against viruses, phishing, exploits, ransomware, Trojans, botnets and spyware, plus Browser Guard for in-browser scam blocking and ad and tracking blocking, and data breach notifications. Plus adds a WireGuard VPN for $79.99 a year, and Standard Family covers 10 devices for $119.99. Malwarebytes also publishes free tools, including a malware and virus remover and AdwCleaner, which many people already use as a second-opinion scanner next to Microsoft Defender. Compared with Norton or Bitdefender, there is no password manager, cloud backup or parental control in the base plan, and identity protection needs the Ultimate tier. If you want protection that stays out of the way and a browser extension that stops scam pages, it is a sensible pick.

Who it is for

people who want simple antivirus plus browser scam blocking

Price

Standard from $59.99 per year for 3 devices; Plus with VPN from $79.99 per year; Standard Family $119.99 per year for 10 devices.

Standard Device security Starts from $59.99/yr. Protects 3 devices
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Standard protects 3 devices from $59.99 per year
• Protection against viruses, phishing, exploits, ransomware, Trojans, botnets and spyware
• Browser Guard with in-browser scam protection and an ad and tracking blocker
• Data breach notifications on Standard
• Plus tier adds a WireGuard-based VPN with no data metering

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Family plans cover 10 devices from $119.99 per year
• Strength: Free tools include a malware remover, AdwCleaner and Browser Guard
• Strength: Personalized security assessments and advice are included
• Weakness: No password manager or cloud backup in Standard
• Weakness: Identity protection only comes with the Ultimate tier
• Weakness: No permanent free real-time protection plan is listed on the pricing page

Key facts

• Standard: $59.99 per year, 3 devices
• Plus: $79.99 per year, adds VPN
• Family: $119.99 per year, 10 devices
• Platforms: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS

Where it ranks

Malwarebytes Premium Security is No. 5 in our Best Antivirus Software verdict.