Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 15, 2026
Both Malwarebytes Teams and Microsoft Defender for Business compete in the security solutions category. Malwarebytes Teams has an advantage due to its simple user experience and cross-environment operation, while Microsoft Defender for Business benefits from its integration within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Features: Malwarebytes offers robust malware protection, an easy setup process, and effective cloud management along with ransomware rollback features. Microsoft Defender features comprehensive threat detection, predictive analysis, and seamless integration with Microsoft tools which strengthens its security offerings.
Room for Improvement: Malwarebytes faces feedback about its high false positive rate, resource consumption during scans, and limited integration with other vendors. Microsoft Defender could enhance its threat protection to reduce false positives, improve its user interface, and expand integration with non-Microsoft environments.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Malwarebytes and Microsoft Defender support various deployment models, including cloud and on-premises. Malwarebytes is noted for responsive technical support but needs improvements at the enterprise level. Microsoft Defender’s support is considered good, although there can be delays that affect responsiveness.
Pricing and ROI: Malwarebytes often incurs additional costs for certain features and add-ons, and can appear costly due to licensing complexities. It’s seen as cost-effective compared to traditional solutions. Microsoft Defender provides cost savings when bundled with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, though it can be expensive without volume licensing. Both solutions are recognized for enhancing staff productivity and providing an ROI through avoided security incidents.
