# Malwarebytes for Business Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Malwarebytes for Business the right Computer Security solution for you? Explore 2515 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/reviews --- Malwarebytes for Business 4.7 (2515) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Malwarebytes for Business Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Intuitive and simple operation 96% positive reviews out of 321 Most reviewers describe ease of use as essential, allowing quick setup and effortless operation for all users. Resource-intensive and slows devices 56% negative reviews out of 154 Some reviewers report performance and speed issues, with high memory and CPU usage slowing older or low-end machines. Josh G Director of Operations, 2 - 10 employees. "Can be a little heavy on resources at times and slows down my computer." Consistent and dependable protection 97% positive reviews out of 109 Most users comment reliability gives ongoing peace of mind, preventing costly issues and safeguarding data. Overzealous website blocking 55% negative reviews out of 141 Some users say website protection often blocks safe sites or downloads, requiring manual overrides and causing frustration. Seamless compatibility with software 92% positive reviews out of 24 Most reviewers indicate integrations work smoothly with browsers, email clients, and other security tools, enhancing protection. Frequent and intrusive notifications 81% negative reviews out of 111 Most reviewers find pop-ups disruptive, especially upgrade reminders and alerts, interrupting workflow and daily computer use. Nikki L Internet Manager, 11 - 50 employees. "Too many pop ups for my liking and doesn't always explain the detected threats real well." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2515 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Harshul S. Sr Technical Support Specialist for Network Operations Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Strong protection with a few slow scans here and there" May 14, 2026 5.0 Overall my experience has been good. It’s reliable for day‑to‑day protection and doesn’t get in the way while I’m working. I use it to scan systems, check alerts and make sure nothing weird is running in the background. It catches threats early and gives peace of mind. There are small issues like long scans or false positives, but nothing major that stops me from using it. For a business security tool, it’s solid and easy to manage. Pros Malwarebytes is light and fast it runs. At work we use it mainly for scanning and catching suspicious stuff, and it doesn’t slow down the system like some other security tools I’ve tried. The dashboard is clean and I can run scans or check alerts without digging around. Threat detection is strong it catches PUPs and weird files that other tools sometimes ignore. Updates are quick and don’t interrupt my work. It’s also easy to deploy on multiple machines, which saves time. Cons Sometimes the scans take longer than expected, especially full system scans. A few times it flagged safe files as suspicious, so I had to whitelist them manually. The reporting could be better it gives the basics but not much detail unless you export things. The interface is good but some settings are hidden deeper than they should be. Customer support replies, but not always fast. Also, the real‑time protection can be a bit aggressive and block tools I actually need Review Source Junaid E. National IT Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reliable Protection " September 13, 2025 5.0 Overall, Malwarebytes for business has been a reliable security solution that delivers strong protection and peace of mind. I found it to be a solid choice for companies looking for dependable endpoint security with good support. Pros Malwarebytes for Business is a strong malware detection and real time protection. Dashboard is inituitive making it easy to monitor threats and manage devices. Frequent updates helps the system stays ahead. Customer support is responsive and helpful when issue arise. Cons Software sometimes be resource heavy and impact performance during scans. Reporting features feel slightly limited compared to some competitors. I found pricing is also on the higher side for smaller business. Alternatives considered [Sophos UTM](https://www.capterra.com/p/141127/Sophos-UTM/) Reason for choosing Malwarebytes for Business Malwarebytes for business offered a better balance of ease of use, performance, and pricing. Switched from [Mcafee Total Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/219069/Mcafee-Total-Protection/) We wanted a solution that was simpler to manager and less resource intensive. Review Source AP Abid P. IT Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid solution for anti-malware, but with room to grow" July 6, 2025 3.0 My experience with Malwarebytes for Business has been fair. It does the job when it comes to basic threat protection, and it's straightforward enough for most IT admins to get up and running. However, there are a few areas where it could evolve to better meet the demands of larger, more complex environments. Pros Malwarebytes for Business has a simple and intuitive dashboard, making it relatively easy for IT teams to manage. It provides effective real-time protection and detects most common threats without much configuration. Cons Reporting and alert customisation options are somewhat limited, and sometimes the cloud console feels a bit sluggish. Integration with other endpoint management tools could be improved. Review Source cQ connor Q. IT Team Lead Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Second-line defence for layered endpoint security" April 18, 2026 4.0 It generally needs to be alongside an AV solution to offer complete security posturing for endpoints; although once established and relevant apps and processes are whitelisted in can synergise excellently Pros provides excellent layer security, especially when in parallel with a dedicated AV solution. it can detect and remediate threats that normal AV can miss, such as suspicious behaviours, exploitative activity and ransomewhere. It is a reliable second line of defence for endpoint transparency and management in this aspect, rather than a basic signature based protection tool. Cons Its best treated as a compliment to AV rather than a replacement or alternative. As such it definitely falls short if you are reliant on it as a first and last base of security on hosts, or if not tuned correctly/apps and processes whitelisted; then youre likely to experience issues similarly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Home Inspector Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Malwarebytes is for all users" November 13, 2025 4.0 Malwarebytes has found items in my laptop that other programs miss. The software deep dives into your system, scanning all files, folders, subfolders, extensions, etc... Pros Malwarebytes is a very simple tool to use, from downloading it to your first scan. The controls are easy to understand and obvious. You don't need to search for which button to use. Cons Just like any "FREE" software, there are upgrades. The manual scan feature is the only free function available. Switched from [SUPERAntiSpyware](https://www.capterra.com/p/59090/SUPERAntiSpyware/) Although SUPERantispyware searches and finds hotkeys, cookies, and trackers, it does not find infections like Malwarebytes does. Malwarebytes finds the hidden viruses that SUPERantispyware misses. Review Source DH Derek H. Account Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Malwarebytes meets threats head on" April 29, 2025 5.0 We have seen an increase in threat detection and elimination across the board which has helped relieve some of the strain on our IT team. There has been continual updates to the software which helps us feel even more secure. Pros The ease at which we were able to deploy Malwarebytes coupled with the comprehensive protection offered has completely blown my expectations out of the water. Cons I wish there was a better filter for emails in regards to recognizing and isolating an infected message. Switched from [Norton Small Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/10022866/Norton-Small-Business/) Cost and level of protection & features offered. Review Source WS Wil S. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "No complaints just security " September 1, 2025 5.0 I’ve used malwarebytes for many years and have seen the security suite grow from a “second option” security software to a full security suite that I trust on the daily Pros Malwarebytes works very well, and is easy to configure. Software provides great security recommendations too! Cons No complaints overall. Does what it is supposed too can be a bit nagy at times though. Otherwise a great security product. Alternatives considered [Symantec Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/227396/Symantec-Endpoint-Protection/)[Bitdefender Antivirus Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/266585/Bitdefender-Antivirus-Plus/)[SentinelOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/152564/Endpoint-Protection-Platform/) Reason for choosing Malwarebytes for Business Cost was the biggest impact of this chose since they all performed very well! Review Source MG Mario G. IT Director Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and trusted" March 25, 2025 5.0 No real complaints, and I trust the company. Not sure I would recommend it over something like WebRoot Pros Ease of use and good protection without noticeable performance impact Cons Like most systems, it can return false positives. As a developer, I have occasionally seen it flagging program that I have written, though rare. Alternatives considered [Symantec Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/227396/Symantec-Endpoint-Protection/)[OpenText Core Endpoint Protection​](https://www.capterra.com/p/166552/Webroot-SecureAnywhere-Endpoint-Protection/)[ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/) Reason for choosing Malwarebytes for Business We actually wound up using Webroot. It simply seem to offer slightly elevated features at a reasonable price, more in lines with our support staff technical abilities Review Source AM AL M. Lead Pastor Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good stuff" March 31, 2025 5.0 the software helped to find some things that other antivirus software missed Pros Easy to download and navigate all the different features Cons nothing really, met all expectations for what I needed to use it for Switched from [Norton AntiVirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/648/Norton-Security/) too expensive and too cumbersome to use well. no longer felt like it was a good value for the cost Review Source TW Tammy W. Owner Textiles Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Malwarebytes keeps us in business" November 21, 2024 5.0 Our experience with Malwarebytes has been phenomenal. I am not technical, so having someone in my corner that is, without having to spend an enormous amount of money, is vital to keep my business up and running. There are so many bad actors out there and so many threats that I don't even see but Malwarebytes does and keeps me protected. Pros I love that Malwarebytes for business is an affordable way to protect my company and my website. Being a small business we do not have the budget that the larger companies do or the know how to protect our digital assets. Malwarebytes does that for us. Cons I don't have any complaints as my systems have been secure since changing to Malwarebytes. Alternatives considered [Mcafee Total Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/219069/Mcafee-Total-Protection/) Reason for choosing Malwarebytes for Business Price point was better with Malwarebytes for Business Switched from [Norton AntiVirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/648/Norton-Security/) My computer still got infected with a virus. Review Source JG Josh G. Director of Operations Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Effective defense against malware" December 2, 2024 5.0 Easy to use, great detection and defense against malware and viruses that other anti-virus programs miss. Pros Better detection of malware than other anti-virus software I've used. Cons Can be a little heavy on resources at times and slows down my computer. Switched from [Norton AntiVirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/648/Norton-Security/) Faster, detected infections that Norton missed Review Source JI Justine I. IT Support Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the most user-friendly EDR" May 28, 2025 5.0 We have been using Malwarebytes for a while now, their EDR services is quite handy, along with Ransomware Rollback which is quite amazing in case of a critical event happening with one of our endpoints. Pros Secure and very easy to implement. Support is also incredibly helpful and they have a lot of resources for troubleshooting. Cons It can be quite glitchy sometimes and some errors may not make sense, though support is very responsive and helpful. Review Source JM Jolly M. Data Associate Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Go above and beyond with the power of Malwarebytes for Business." November 20, 2024 4.0 Flexible and adaptable to keep our business one step ahead of the competition and away from any danger. Pros With this solution, we can protect people and defend data by taking a human-centric approach. It solves four critical concerns for us, stopping threats, protecting information, guiding users and securing app/ID posture. This is gold. Cons There were misleading additional costs involved during our preliminary stages. This was demoralizing for us. Review Source WM Will M. Manager Computer Networking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best there is" March 20, 2026 5.0 Malwarebytes has saved a few of our computers from issues. I can not say enough good things about this program Pros Malwarebytes has always worked well for me. Easy UI. Works well every time. I use it on our systems all the time Cons Malwarebytes is a must for computers, i am just a small business owner but honestly I can not think of one bad thing to say Review Source RS Ryan S. Network administrator Food Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Malware bytes for business as long as business is booming " May 17, 2025 4.0 Love using it but had to let it go to save money. Pros It's mostly a joy to use although a little complex at times. Customer service is top notch. Cons It can be a little complex for some people. Also it's prohibitively expensive for a smaller company Review Source NM Natale M. Senior Field Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Malwarebytes for Business Review" July 11, 2025 5.0 It has prevented several situations where a user clicked a malicious link or file before any damage could be done. Pros Malwarebytes is extremely good at catching things other scanners miss, and their active protection is very helpful. Cons It can be a little more intrusive than I'd like, requires some set up to reduce notifications that the end user will see. Review Source AG Angelo G. Director Publishing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to use and very effective antivirus" December 6, 2024 4.0 I used the trial version last months when something strange happened to my PC, I installed it and in a few minutes found some infections. I decided not to renew the plan just for my economic reasons. Pros The most effective feature is that it works before a virus attack infect your computer. Cons I didn't find any specific cons, maybe it slacken a little the performance of my computer. Review Source LS Linda S. Office Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Malwarebytes Review" November 11, 2024 5.0 My experience with Malwarebytes for Business has been highly positive. As a comprehensive security solution for our organization's IT needs, Malwarebytes has consistently provided effective protection against a wide range of threats, including malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats. Pros Malwarebytes for Business provides real-time threat detection, meaning that malware and suspicious activity are identified and neutralized as soon as they are detected, reducing the risk of data breaches or other security incidents Cons While Malwarebytes integrates with some third-party systems, it doesn't always mesh seamlessly with all existing IT management or SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, which could be a hurdle for larger or more complex environments. Review Source JR Joe R. Sales development representative Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Malwarebytes from a sales perspective" November 30, 2024 5.0 Pros It would always remove unwanted malware for me and allow my PC to run at full speed. Cons I wish the scanning / repairing time was slightly quicker. Review Source MAU Marcos Alberto U. Manager Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Detect threats without affecting performance" November 2, 2024 5.0 It is a great antivirus that provides great security, I like that it is not as invasive as other antivirus and allows you to do quick scans and background scans without affecting the use of your system, it has different ways to protect you in real time, such as web protection and ransomware protection. Pros When other antivirus cannot help you detect threats, malwarebytes does it, I like that besides having a very good database of threats, its use does not affect the use of memory as other options on the market, and the best thing is that by not having so many processes that are loaded to memory its performance is very good. Cons The disadvantage is that it does not offer real-time protection if you do not have an active subscription, and although it offers a 14-day trial version, it is not enough to test the software properly. Review Source TP Tanya P. Investor Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Malware virus protection " October 27, 2024 3.0 I had on every computer for every job and personal computer. Pros It does notify you if you have software or a virus on your computer. Cons It constantly pops up when you terminate the subscription. Review Source BL Brandon L. Creator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "That was painless" August 31, 2024 4.0 Well, I guess you could say i barely noticed it was there, quick and efficient yet powerful against all kinds of malicious things out there trying to get our info. Pros Mower bites is a thorough and efficient program.That is light on your computer's Ram.Which allows you to do all the things necessary with your computer while still being protected, unlike other apps that suck up all the Ram.And leave your computer slow and sluggish. Cons I'd like to see them incorporate a more free to use software that is built into browsers and or apps to better keep us safe in our endeavors. Review Source lC lc C. Professional wrestler Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "warebytes for work" October 21, 2024 5.0 It was a ok experience.its easy to find and download in Google play store Pros It protects you from viruses and protects you from getting ya information stolen Cons The interface is kinda hard to understand. Review Source KH Kimberly H. Personal Trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Security is Key!" September 5, 2024 5.0 Malwarebytes is such a great addition to my security on my computer, and it does daily scans on its own, without me even thinking about it! Pros I like that i can feel well protected on my computer, at all times, without even thinking about it! Cons i have no Cons, its just a great product! Review Source DV Devon V. Director of Operations Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Budget friendly yet effective" August 17, 2024 4.0 I have used the program in an effort to protect our computer systems and fight viruses and malware. Pros It had a lot of functionality I wanted in order to protect my computer. Cons The program and user interface can feel outdated at times. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Computer Security](https://www.capterra.com/computer-security-software/)[Cybersecurity](https://www.capterra.com/cybersecurity-software/)[Threat Intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/threat-intelligence-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.