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NMalwarebytes vs McAfee
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Malwarebytes if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on Windows, macOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
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Choose McAfee if…
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
Side by side
Feature Malwarebytes McAfee
Pricing modelFreemiumPricing unknown
Starting price$5/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome—
CompanyMalwarebytes · since 2004McAfee
Full feature lists
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
M McAfee
- Antivirus and malware protection
- McAfee+ plans that include identity protection
- Individual and family subscription plans
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
| Team size | Malwarebytes | McAfee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $5 Standard | no published plan |
| 5 people | $10 Standard Family | no published plan |
| 20 people | $10 Standard Family | no published plan |
All plans and prices
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)
McAfee
Pricing unknown. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
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
McAfee
- Individual and family plans available
- One subscription bundles device security with identity protection
- Introductory first-year prices renew at a higher regular rate
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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From $1.67/mo
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Freemium
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Antivirus and security suites for homes, small businesses and enterprises
AntivirusFree plan
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Freemium
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Paid
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Free trial
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From $2.49/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy