--- title: "Malwarebytes for Business Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Malwarebytes for Business the right Computer Security solution for you? Explore 2516 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" --- Malwarebytes for Business 4.7 (2516) [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 August 20th, 2026 # Reviews of Malwarebytes for Business Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LS Linda S Office ManagerMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ November 11, 2024 MU Marcos Alberto U ManagerComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “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.“ November 2, 2024 MU Marcos Alberto U ManagerComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “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.“ November 2, 2024 DC Dean C CeoComputer Hardware, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It's a tad on the expensive side if you've never used the platform it may be hard to see the benifits of paying for a subscription when there are many free alternatives out there.“ March 18, 2026 WS Wil S OwnerInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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“ September 1, 2025 CW Colter W DeveloperAutomotive, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “While MWB works well enough for a business, it has some bugs (high resource usage, filling up HDD with files at random), and it is a pain to remove at scale.“ April 3, 2025 JT James T Senior Recruitment LeaderStaffing and Recruiting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The major things I like about this software is that the tool focus on protecting all devices such as computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets making it our first line of defense.“ September 4, 2024 SF Sean F Home InspectorReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Malwarebytes has found items in my laptop that other programs miss. “ November 13, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2516 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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 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 DL Drew L. SR SYS Admin Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best In Class to Keep Your Computer from Becoming Crass" August 5, 2026 5.0 Having used Malwarebytes for Business across several endpoint environments (over 10 years), it delivered excellent peace of mind for daily malware and ransomware protection. The learning curve is practically nonexistent for IT staff because the cloud management platform is so well structured. The value for money is solid for small and medium operations that want powerful threat remediation without wrestling with an overly complex security suite. Pros The threat detection engine is exceptional at catching malicious software that standard antivirus tools often miss. The user interface in the cloud management console is clean, modern, and very simple to navigate, making endpoint deployment across workstations straightforward. Scans run quickly and the performance impact on newer endpoints is minimal during background real time monitoring. But holy heck, this is one of the best products on the market. Backed by 20 years of innovation and crushing malware! You cant go wrong with MWB - best value for the money on the market, amazing customer support that actually cares AND WILL HELP YOU! They regularly patch and release updates that takes care of bugs. The learning curve is very low - intuitive tool built for Business needs! Cons The initial web protection settings can be slightly overzealous, occasionally flagging safe internal sites or harmless downloads until you build out proper exclusions. Scheduled full scans can also spike resource usage on older legacy machines. Customer support response times via ticketing can sometimes be a bit slow when you need quick answers on policy configurations. THERE ARE NO OVERALL CONS. THIS IS AN AMAZING PRODUCT. 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 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 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 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 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 JA Julian A. IT Specialist Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Malwarebytes - No more viruses" April 9, 2025 5.0 Pros Awesome program to use for computers and phones. It gets the job done and gives you the safe feeling of ease after its use. Cons I cannot think of anything that I would dislike about this program. 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 AE Anne E. Mental health specialist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Keep your business safe and secure with Malwarebytes Business " February 7, 2025 4.0 KNOWING OUR INFORMATION IS KEPT SAFE AND SECURE BRINGS PEACE TO OUR MINDS. THE CUSTOMER SERVIVE PEOPLE ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE WHEN YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. Pros MALWAREBTES BUSINESS KEEPS YOUR PRIVATE BUSINESS INFORMATION SECURE FROME INTRUSIVE HACKERS BY OFFERING LAYERS OF SECURITY. Cons THE COST WAS A LITTLE MORE THEN WE ORIGINALLY WANTED TO PAY, BUT IT HAS BEEN WORTH IT. Review Source DB Donald B. Managing Member Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Malwarebytes for Business" January 2, 2025 5.0 Easy to set up and run. Does a great job scanning all files in the background watching for issues. Pros Easy to install and set up regular scans across multiple devices Cons Original versions were clunky but they have improved tremendously. Review Source JA Julie A. Property Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Working as my digital workspace guardian." November 23, 2024 5.0 It has kept my business safe from cyberattacks and data breaches. It's allowed me to focus on running my business without worrying about online threats. Pros Malwarebytes gives me peace of mind knowing my business computers are protected from nasty viruses and online threats. It's always on guard in the background, catching things before they can cause trouble. Cons Sometimes when it's doing a full scan, my computer slows down a bit, but it's a small price to pay for safety. Review Source HA Howard A. HR management Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A top pick for digital security." December 2, 2024 5.0 Overall it is one of the top premier security platforms it has levels of protection like behaviour monitoring to detect ransomware and application hardening to reduce exploit surfaces id recomend to my colleagues every time. Pros effective malware detection. It gives you real timeprotectionand its very efficient in malware detection. Cons It can slow down system performance at times, when system scans. Overall it's gotten better. It's a little more expensive but overall. You pay for quality and protection so no arguing it overall very good at what it does. 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 PL Paul L. Owner Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great software to protect your electronics" November 7, 2024 5.0 Overall it has been a great asset, Just seems a little pricey right now with the way the economy is at the present time Pros Very simple to setup and use. Works well and finds a lot of malware and other things that can cause your computer to run slow. Cons Well having to pay for it, There are many free ones out there but not as good as MalwareBytes Review Source BM Brandon M. Account Executive Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Basic Cybersecurity Software" November 25, 2024 4.0 It is a solid antivirus software. Not as big of a resource hog but it does the basics without struggle. Pros Handles the basic needs for cybersecurity. This will handle all your needs to protect your network. Cons As far as advanced software goes, there are much better options around the same price point. Review Source KI Kirill I. IT Consultant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid security product" October 27, 2024 4.0 Overall a solid user friendly product for beginners Pros Hassle free solution to fight viruses and malware Cons Subscription based pricing model and detection engine Alternatives considered [SentinelOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/152564/Endpoint-Protection-Platform/) Reason for choosing Malwarebytes for Business Simple to use for small/midsize businesses Review Source DM Douglas M. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Malwarebytes Rocks" September 29, 2024 5.0 Over the years, I've found it to be extremely reliable in blocking adware, ransomware, viruses, and Trojans; and it's minimally invasive and easy to use. Pros It seems to work well. Browser Guard blocks literally thousands of intrusions and ad trackers. Cons The renewal process is terrible! Unless you are making no changes to your subscription. If you want to change something, you're in for a nightmare, and their chat-bot is useless. Review Source JT James T. Senior Recruitment Leader Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cybersecurity Incidents Management Best Software." September 4, 2024 5.0 Flexible subscription plans tailored to the needs and scale of each organization. Offers rapid response capabilities. Pros The major things I like about this software is that the tool focus on protecting all devices such as computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets making it our first line of defense. Gives the best identity and access management controlling access to systems, applications and data.Very secure and reliable too. Cons We found perfection in Malwarebytes for Business software. We have always found a new application of the software in our work. Review Source Martin M. IT Technician Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effective and highly recommended protection" February 9, 2024 5.0 its is effective in detecting malicious data and providing protection against malware attacks, data loss and network breach Pros simple user interface, friendly customer support, easy to use and implement Cons takes time to scan for any malicious threats inside a computer and network Alternatives considered [Avira Internet Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/10007442/Avira-Internet-Security/)[Norton AntiVirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/648/Norton-Security/)[Bitdefender Antivirus Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/266585/Bitdefender-Antivirus-Plus/) Review Source YY Yanyu Y. Senior Data Scientist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have never had more faith in an antiviral program than this one" September 14, 2023 5.0 The user appreciates how the unified security platform has improved cyber-security and allowed faster endpoint remediation. Throughout our time using Malwarebytes for Business, the primary function of threat detection has proven useful. The solution provides a very effective layer of protection against various cyber threats. It makes it easier to monitor the security of many individual devices centrally. As it allows for a thorough evaluation of computer health and enables efficient mitigation of internal and external cyber threats, the aforementioned cyber security technology is highly recommended for multi-department enterprises. Pros This security precaution has been adopted company-wide to protect the devices and the company's critical information. The program has excellent threat detection capabilities, outperforming several other solutions. In addition, the interface is straightforward, making it easy to understand and use. It protects against malware such as viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other cyber dangers. We particularly like that the program has a centralized control panel from which we can run scans, updates, and other tasks remotely. Cons The device is pricey and can occasionally cause a significant drain on system resources, which can lead to a slowdown in overall computer performance. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## 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.