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NAvast vs Malwarebytes
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Avast if…
- you work on Linux
- you're in its core audience: home users, families with multiple devices
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Choose Malwarebytes if…
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
Side by side
Feature Avast Malwarebytes
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price—$5/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, ChromeWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome
CompanyGen Digital Inc.Malwarebytes · since 2004
Full feature lists
A Avast
- Free antivirus against viruses, spyware and ransomware
- AI-powered Avast Assistant for checking scam messages
- Suspicious email alerts for Gmail and Outlook
- Scam call and SMS blocking on mobile
- Premium VPN with 50+ server locations
- Dark web monitoring and credential leak alerts
- Junk file cleanup and scheduled maintenance
- Web Guard for safer browsing
M Malwarebytes
- Real-time protection against malware, ransomware and exploits
- Free malware scanner and AdwCleaner
- Browser Guard scam, ad and tracker blocker
- WireGuard VPN with no logging and unmetered data
- Scam Guard checks for suspicious links and screenshots
- Dark web, breach and 3-bureau credit monitoring
- Identity theft insurance up to $2 million
- Online personal data remover
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Avast · avast.com
Malwarebytes · malwarebytes.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
| Team size | Avast | Malwarebytes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | no published plan | $5 Standard |
| 5 people | no published plan | $10 Standard Family |
| 20 people | no published plan | $10 Standard Family |
All plans and prices
Avast
Free AntivirusFree
Premium Security£39.99 first year (£3.33/mo), renews at £64.99/yr
Premium Security (10 devices)£54.99 first year (£4.58/mo), renews at £84.99/yr
Ultimate£42.49 first year (£3.54/mo), renews at £89.99/yr
Ultimate (10 devices)£64.99 first year (£5.42/mo), renews at £109.99/yr
Malwarebytes
Standard$59.99/yr
Plus$79.99/yr
Ultimate$139.99/yr (discounted from $279.99)
Standard Family$119.99/yr
Plus Family$149.99/yr
Ultimate Family$199.99/yr (discounted from $399.99)
Strengths and limitations
Avast
- Free antivirus tier on PC, Mac, Android and iOS
- Free antivirus received AV-TEST Top Product and AV-Comparatives Top-Rated awards
- 10-device plans available
- Security, VPN, breach monitoring and cleanup in one app
- First-year prices renew at much higher rates (e.g. £39.99 to £64.99)
- You must cancel at least 35 days before renewal to avoid being charged
- VPN only comes with the Ultimate bundle or as a separate product
Malwarebytes
- Free malware remover, AdwCleaner and Browser Guard
- Scam Guard included in all plans
- 60-day money-back guarantee on annual plans
- 24/7 human support
- VPN requires the Plus tier or higher
- Ultimate prices shown are promotional 50% discounts off higher list prices
- Plans are billed annually
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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From $1.67/mo
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BB
Freemium
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Antivirus and security suites for homes, small businesses and enterprises
AntivirusFree plan
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See site
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Paid
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SS
From $2.49/mo
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II
From $2.19/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy