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NMalwarebytes 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're in its core audience: home users, families
Side by side
Feature Malwarebytes Norton
Pricing modelFreemiumFree trial
Starting price$5/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, ChromeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
CompanyMalwarebytes · since 2004Gen Digital
Full feature lists
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- 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 and ransomware protection
- Genie AI scam detection
- Deepfake protection
- Built-in VPN with kill switch and Double VPN
- Password manager
- Windows cloud backup up to 200 GB
- Parental controls and dark web monitoring
- Credit alerts and identity restoration support
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Malwarebytes · malwarebytes.com
Norton · 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 | $1.67 Identity Advisor Plus |
| 5 people | $10 Standard Family | $6.25 Small Business (5 devices) |
| 20 people | $10 Standard Family | $6.25 Small Business (5 devices) |
Work it out for your team
- NortonIdentity Advisor Plus$1.67/mo
- MalwarebytesStandard$5/mo
Prices are per month on yearly billing; these vendors publish no monthly rate. The cheapest paid plan with a published price that fits. Custom and sales-quoted plans aren't included.
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
Mobile Security (iOS)£29.99 first yr
AntiVirus Plus£34.99 first yr
Norton 360 Standard£69.99 first yr
Norton 360 Deluxe£89.99 first yr
Norton 360 Advanced£149.99 first yr
Norton VPN Standard£59.99 first yr
Identity Advisor Plus£19.99/yr
Small Business£129.99 first yr
Small Business Premium£219.99 first yr
Small Business (5 devices)£74.99/year
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
- Suites bundle antivirus, VPN, password manager and backup
- 100% Virus Protection Promise on antivirus plans
- Plans scale from 1 to 10 devices
- Low prices apply to the first year only, then renewal pricing applies
- Cloud backup and utilities are Windows-only
- Dark web monitoring is not available in all countries
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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Antivirus and security suites for homes, small businesses and enterprises
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Paid
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From $2.49/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy