Malwarebytes review

Malwarebytes approaches scams from its antivirus roots. Every paid plan includes Browser Guard for in-browser scam and web protection, an ad and tracking blocker, data breach notifications and malware protection for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. The mobile app adds checks for suspicious text scams, phishing attempts, malicious links and brand impersonation, along with spam call protection, and Malwarebytes is testing a dedicated Scam Guard tab with some users. On the US pricing page, Standard costs $59.99 a year for 3 devices, Plus adds a WireGuard VPN for $79.99 a year, and Ultimate adds identity protection with $2 million insurance for $139.99 in the first year against a $279.99 list price. Families can buy Standard Family for 10 devices at $119.99 a year. The mobile app offers a 7-day free trial. Compared with Norton or Avast, Malwarebytes lists no inbox scanning, and you pay a yearly fee from the start, so it suits people who also want malware cleanup on a computer.

Who it is for

people who want malware and web scam blocking on 3 devices

Price

Standard $59.99 a year for 3 devices; Plus with VPN $79.99 a year; Ultimate $139.99 first year.

Standard Device security Starts from $59.99/yr. Protects 3 devices
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Browser Guard in-browser scam and web protection
• Mobile app detects scam texts, phishing links and brand impersonation
• Spam call protection in the mobile app
• Ad and tracking blocker plus data breach notifications
• Protection for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Standard covers 3 devices for $59.99 a year
• Strength: Standard Family covers 10 devices for $119.99 a year
• Strength: 7-day free trial in the mobile app
• Weakness: No permanent free plan for scam protection
• Weakness: Identity protection is only on Ultimate, $139.99 in the first year
• Weakness: No email inbox scanning listed

Key facts

• Free plan: No, 7-day free trial on mobile
• Standard: $59.99 a year, 3 devices
• Family: Standard Family $119.99 a year, 10 devices
• Identity insurance: $2M on Ultimate

Where it ranks

Malwarebytes is No. 8 in our Best Scam Protection Apps verdict.