Malwarebytes Teams vs Microsoft Defender for Business comparison

Malwarebytes Teams vs. Microsoft Defender for Business

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Categories and Ranking

Malwarebytes Teams

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Defender for Busi...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

18th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (16th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Malwarebytes Teams is 2.2%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Business is 2.0%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Business	2.0%
Malwarebytes Teams	2.2%
Other	95.8%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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Davina Becker

Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot

Provides protection against malware but needs improved billing transparency

I can only speak to it on a personal level. If someone is considering it, they should test it on their own systems. I can't personally recommend it because each person has their own needs. While it may work for me as a malware antivirus solution, I can't recommend it to someone else who may have a different system or use case. I rate the overall solution 7.5 out of 10. Malwarebytes protects me against malware. If they fix the pricing model so it's not automatically charging me, the rating could improve. Until then, I can't give it an 8.

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Takayuki-Umehara

Public Cloud Engineer at Prudential

Product deployment protects assets but needs improvement in system support

I am doing maintenance for Microsoft Defender for Business, and I'm currently working with it. We don't need to use the latest version of Microsoft Defender for Business. We still use the latest virus definition file that Microsoft Defender for Business has automatically updated. We implement a basic update mechanism. Our compliance division manages how many servers and PCs we have and whether those servers have antivirus solutions. I am not certain about how Microsoft Defender for Business helps with AI-driven security strategies. I just use it normally and don't know if it uses AI technology. I rate Microsoft Defender for Business a six out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of Malwarebytes are the EDR and the complete feature set provided."

"We don't have to spend any time remediating bad things happening: Not viruses nor ransomware."

"The protection is really good with Malwarebytes. It's also user friendly and quite easy to set up."

"Provides successful ransomware shut down operations."

"The product keeps our company safe."

"The installation process is very easy, especially since it is on the cloud."

"We have seen a decrease of approximately ninety percent in the number of events."

"The endpoint protection and response that allows us to restore a machine back to a pre-infected state are the most valuable features."

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"It is scalable."

"The solution is effective, continuously improving, and highly regarded, especially with Microsoft's leadership in the industry."

"The interface is quite user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its central console."

"Microsoft Defender for Business works well with the Microsoft Azure Security ecosystem, including Defender for Endpoint and Office 365 Cloud."

"I would recommend Microsoft Defender for Business to others, rating it as ten out of ten."

"The best features of Microsoft Defender for Business include it coming as an XDR solution which provides automated investigations, remediations, and endpoint detection and response."

"Because Microsoft Defender for Business is a native solution to Microsoft 365, it has contributed to my organization's proactive defense strategies by saving time on integration."

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Cons

"The EPP solution lacks the sophisticated artificial intelligence required for automating reports and letting you know about things in real-time. It stops a suspicious activity in real-time, but it doesn't let you know in real-time. You have to look at a report, and then you find out that something is wrong. You have to manually kick off a scan. With the Advanced EDR solutions, Malwarebytes has the ability to alert you in real-time, but they still don't do automatic remediation or quarantining of devices. That is something that you still have to do manually. So, the endpoint protection piece, which is just like their basic endpoint protection, lacks AI. For the advanced detection and response piece, there is an add-on that comes with it, but it still doesn't go far enough in terms of automatic remediation of viruses. It won't separate that virus from your network if something happens. You have to manually go there and do it."

"Malwarebytes should improve its mobile compatibility."

"I would like to see integration with other vendors going forward."

"Malwarebytes is too simplistic. From a SOC IR perspective, it doesn't give you very much data around it. It doesn't tie things or provide SHA-1 and SHA-256 detection information, which makes it hard to do an additional investigation."

"Overall, I haven't found any ways the solution lacks in features or usability."

"The free version is effective, however, the paid version is pricey compared to it."

"It would be better if updates could be downloaded, and deployed, on-premises to avoid low bandwidth causing issues."

"My clients have frequently encountered some tech support scams where when you go to a particular website, it throws up a fake warning to you and states that you need to call this number."

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"Threat protection could be improved even though it is already a built-in feature."

"Defender's reporting is rather scattered, and its URL filtering mechanism doesn't really work."

"Technical support could be faster to respond."

"The pricing of Microsoft Defender for Business has a long way to go since people are still preferring solutions such as CrowdStrike and Palo Alto."

"The threat detection capabilities require significant customization for multistage threat detection."

"The areas where Microsoft Defender for Business could improve include the support, installation process, and wiki. I should be able to find solutions to issues quickly without having to delve too deep."

"I see room for improvement in Microsoft Defender for Business, particularly regarding the consolidation of all security solutions in one place and the integration of AI and data security into the same platform."

"The technical support from Microsoft is very poor. I would rate it a one, as their technical staff are very junior and take a long time to respond to simple questions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the product's pricing a seven."

"It is expensive."

"It is really expensive. We've got between 30 and 40 licenses every year, and for the number of licenses that we have, we're finding that Malwarebytes on average costs between $900 and $1,000 more per year than comparable options. We're paying about $3,300 per year for these licenses. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"Its licensing is annual. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"Its cost is around $60 a machine. The cost of the total solution for 250 people is about $8,500 a year. If we add EDR to it, it will bring that cost up to about $15,000. The cost for Carbon Black is about $25,000, which is $10,000 more, but you get all AI functions with it."

"The cost may be something in the ballpark of $20-25 a year per computer."

"Malwarebytes is a cost-effective product."

"Yearly, it is around $50 per client."

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"The tool is cheap, while some other solutions are more expensive. I remember the tool cost about five euros for a workstation or for a user on a monthly basis."

"It has to get more competitive because we are starting to see some of the competitors providing better pricing, and some of it, of course, is to gain market share. The Defender product pricing is probably a little higher than the competitors."

"The tool's cost has been a little high, but I do not think it was terrible."

"Since we're a nonprofit, we get pretty good discounts on the tool."

"Defender for Business is included by default with an Office 365 premium subscription."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

University

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Malwarebytes?

Ten times a day, improved signatures will be downloaded, so it is very up-to-date in terms of malware experience.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Malwarebytes?

I really hate the automatic rebilling without officially confirming it with me. It's an annoyance and they should at least confirm with me, like a month before they bill me.

What needs improvement with Malwarebytes?

It takes up too much space when it's trying to run in the background.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Business?

Our thoughts on the pricing for Microsoft Defender for Business are that we wish it could be better. If the pricing was a little better, we would definitely increase what we currently have.

What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Business?

Microsoft Defender for Business could be improved by making the advanced threat hunting available to all plans, as currently, it is only available to one of their plans which is not encouraging. It...

What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Defender for Business?

The pricing of Microsoft Defender for Business has a long way to go since people are still preferring solutions such as CrowdStrike and Palo Alto. The price is obviously on the higher side compared...

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Overview

Malwarebytes Teams provides advanced threat protection and efficient detection and removal capabilities, featuring cloud-based management and robust endpoint security. It operates on Windows and Mac, emphasizing threat interception and the cloud-management interface.

Offering comprehensive protection, Malwarebytes Teams is recognized for its customizable and user-friendly interface. The anti-exploit feature effectively intercepts threats in Office applications, while frequent updates maintain security standards. Efficient scanning, threat response, and rollback features are highly valued, as is its ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse environments. Remote accessibility and cloud management enhance its robust endpoint protection.

What are the key features of Malwarebytes Teams?

Comprehensive Threat Protection: Advanced detection and removal for malware.
Cloud-Based Management: Manage security conveniently from the cloud.
Anti-Exploit Feature: Protects against threats in Office applications.
Efficient Scanning: Quick and effective threat detection.
Threat Response and Rollback: Swift response with rollback capabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Enhanced Security: Continuous updates and strong endpoint protection.
Integration Flexibility: Works well with existing environments.
Reporting Capabilities: Offers effective reporting and monitoring.
Remote Accessibility: Manage security from any location.

Malwarebytes Teams is widely implemented in cybersecurity across industries for endpoint security. Organizations deploy it for malware detection, intrusion protection, and compliance scanning, relying on its antivirus capabilities and ransomware rollback. It serves as a secondary tool alongside primary systems to enhance security on both Windows and Mac environments, particularly valued for monitoring usage behaviors without controlling endpoints.

Malwarebytes

Microsoft Defender for Business is a new endpoint security solution that was designed especially for the small and medium-sized business (up to 300 employees). With this endpoint security solution, your company's devices are better protected from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Knutson Construction

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Malwarebytes Teams vs. Microsoft Defender for Business