Malwarebytes Premium

Malwarebytes Premium is the paid consumer edition of Malwarebytes security software. The current product pages generally refer to it as Malwarebytes Premium Security.

The software combines malware scanning with continuous protection. Paid features include real-time malware protection, web protection, ransomware defenses, exploit protection, scheduled scans, and scam-focused tools.

Malwarebytes distributes the product for Windows and macOS computers. Mobile applications support Android, iPhone, and iPad devices, with feature availability varying by operating system.

Real-time protection: Paid subscriptions continuously monitor supported devices for malicious files, malware, and potentially unwanted programs.

Threat scanning: Users can run quick, custom, and threat scans. Scheduled scanning is available, although the exact feature set differs between Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

Ransomware and exploit protection: Windows includes dedicated ransomware and exploit protection layers. Malwarebytes documents ransomware protection for Android as well.

Web and scam protection: Premium Security helps block malicious websites, phishing pages, unsafe downloads, and scam content. Scam Guard and related safety tools are available across supported platforms with different capabilities.

Browser Guard: The included browser extension supports Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. It blocks advertisements and trackers while identifying suspicious websites.

Mobile security: Android features include malware scanning, real-time protection, ransomware protection, safe browsing, call protection, and SMS protection. iOS and iPadOS provide web, call, SMS, scam, and ad-related protections according to platform-specific availability.

Digital Footprint Scan: The product includes a tool that checks whether personal information may be exposed online and provides security guidance.

Malwarebytes sells consumer protection through annual subscription plans. The official pricing page lists Standard, Plus, and Total tiers, with device coverage and included services varying by plan.

The Standard plan covers three devices and includes Premium Security and Browser Guard. The Plus plan adds Privacy VPN, while Total adds identity protection features. The official page did not expose stable numeric prices in the retrieved page content.

Independent pricing coverage reported a consumer starting price of approximately $44 per year. Regional pricing, promotions, device counts, and renewal prices can differ.

New downloads include a 14-day Premium trial according to Malwarebytes. The company also advertises a 60-day money-back guarantee for subscriptions.

Pros:

• Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and iPadOS.
• Combines malware removal with continuous real-time protection.
• Includes ransomware, exploit, web, scam, and phishing defenses.
• Offers a free browser protection extension for major browsers.
• Provides a 14-day trial and 60-day money-back guarantee.

Cons:

• Features differ considerably between operating systems.
• VPN and identity protection require higher subscription tiers.
• Consumer API documentation is not publicly presented as part of Premium Security.
• Annual pricing may be higher than some basic antivirus alternatives.
• ChromeOS is not supported by the current desktop system requirements page.

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is a comparable consumer antivirus product with real-time malware, ransomware, and web protection.

Norton 360 is an alternative for users seeking antivirus protection combined with VPN, password, identity, or cloud features.

McAfee+ provides consumer device security with broader identity and privacy bundles on selected plans.

Microsoft Defender is a built-in Windows alternative for users who want baseline antivirus protection without purchasing a separate subscription.

Avast Premium Security competes in the consumer antivirus market with malware, ransomware, phishing, and web protection features.

Is Malwarebytes Premium the same as Malwarebytes Premium Security?
Malwarebytes currently uses Premium Security as the main product name on its consumer product pages. Premium remains a common name for the paid edition.

Does Malwarebytes Premium provide real-time protection?
Yes. Real-time malware protection is a paid feature on Windows, macOS, and Android. Mobile and desktop capabilities vary by platform.

Does it protect iPhones and iPads?
Yes. Malwarebytes provides applications for iOS and iPadOS. Available features include web protection, scam tools, SMS protection, ad blocking, and call protection where supported.

Is there a free version?
Yes. Malwarebytes Free provides scanning and cleanup features. Continuous protection requires a paid subscription.

Does Malwarebytes Premium have an API?
Malwarebytes documents APIs for business products such as OneView and Nebula. A public consumer API for Premium Security was not identified.

What integrations are available?
Premium Security operates primarily as installed desktop and mobile software. Malwarebytes also supports browser extensions and distributes applications through Microsoft, Apple, and Google stores. Business integrations should not be assumed to apply to the consumer product.

Does it work on ChromeOS?
The current desktop system requirements page states that Malwarebytes is not supported on ChromeOS devices.