Malwarebytes will not suit every business. Use the replacement criteria below and compare reviews covering the same needs where available.
Malwarebytes is presented as protection against malware and endpoint threats. Its review focuses on protection against malware and threats on workstations and devices. Before migrating, check that the new solution actually improves this aspect without creating difficulties around the number of devices and the business features enabled.
Protection against malware and endpoint threats
protection against malware and threats on workstations and devices
the number of devices and business features enabled
Migration test. Check active protection on an authorised workstation and understand what remains after the trial.
Each alternative below is compared with Malwarebytes in terms of its purpose, intended users and main cost drivers.
Compare job protection on the same systems and the same type of offer. An enterprise suite and an individual license require different checks.
Antivirus and security for individuals and small businesses
To confront Malwarebytes: antivirus protection and device security. Costs to check for Avast: device count, modules and protection level; for Malwarebytes: device count and enabled business features.
Endpoint security and antivirus for individuals and businesses
To confront Malwarebytes: multi-device protection with offers also for companies. The cost to monitor side Bitdefender is the number of devices, users and security modules retained, against the number of devices and professional functions activated side Malwarebytes.
Endpoint protection and cybersecurity for businesses
To confront Malwarebytes: Workstation and device protection with centralised administration. Costs to check for ESET: the number of devices and users, and the selected protection level; for Malwarebytes: the number of devices and the business features enabled.
Endpoint security suite and access protection
To confront Malwarebytes: a broader security approach around endpoints and access. The cost to monitor side Heimdal Security is the activated modules, the number of endpoints and the level of service, against the number of devices and professional functions activated side Malwarebytes.
Antivirus and cybersecurity solutions for multiple devices
To confront Malwarebytes: multi-device antivirus and security protection. The cost to monitor side Kaspersky is the number of devices, duration and protection functions included, against the number of devices and professional functions activated side Malwarebytes.
Test the same scenario in two products. Same data, same duration. If the alternative does not remove any concrete blocking, migration is probably not worth the time it will cost.