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BMalwarebytes vs Norton
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 Chrome
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
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Choose Norton if…
- you want the lower entry price ($1.67/mo vs $5/mo)
- you're in its core audience: home users, families with children
Side by side
Feature Malwarebytes Norton
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price$5/mo$1.67/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, ChromeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
CompanyMalwarebytes · since 2004Gen
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
N Norton
- Antivirus, malware, ransomware and hacking protection
- Genie AI scam detection for SMS messages
- Built-in VPN with kill switch and split tunneling
- Password manager and dark web monitoring
- Cloud backup from 2 GB to 500 GB (Windows)
- Parental controls on Windows, iOS and Android
- LifeLock identity theft protection with credit alerts
- Deepfake protection
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Malwarebytes · malwarebytes.com
Norton · us.norton.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
| Team size | Malwarebytes | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Norton
Norton Mobile Security (Android or iOS)$19.99 first yr (about $1.67/mo), renews at $29.99/yr
Norton AntiVirus Plus$59.99/yr
Norton 360 Standard$39.99 first yr (about $3.33/mo), renews at $94.99/yr
Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99 first yr (about $4.17/mo), renews at $124.99/yr
Norton 360 with LifeLock Select Plus$99.99 first yr (about $8.33/mo), renews at $189.99/yr
Norton VPN Standard$79.99/yr
Norton Small BusinessFrom $119.99/yr
Norton Small Business PremiumFrom $299.99/yr
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
Norton
- 60-day money-back guarantee on plans
- Bundles antivirus, VPN, password manager and backup in one plan
- Large first-year discounts, e.g. Norton 360 Deluxe at $49.99
- LifeLock tiers include up to $25,000 stolen funds reimbursement
- Subscriptions renew automatically at higher prices after the first year
- Cloud backup and utility features work only on Windows, not S mode or ARM
- Dark web monitoring is not available in all countries
- Trials require a payment method at sign-up
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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