Software · head to head
Authy vs Malwarebytes
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Authy
Software
Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Authy and Malwarebytes actually diverge.
| Attribute | Authy | Malwarebytes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Authy
Nothing recorded that Malwarebytes does not also cover.
Only in Malwarebytes
- Malware detection & removal
- Ransomware protection
- Real-time protection
- Anti-exploit
- Anti-phishing
- Browser Guard
- VPN
- Brute Force Protection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Authy
No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.
Malwarebytes
- Budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free versionnot Authy
- Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Authy
- Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot Authy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Authy
- Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
- Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage
Malwarebytes
- Free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
- Upgrade requires purchase of Malwarebytes Premium for automatic protection
- Privacy VPN add-on requires separate subscription or bundle with Premium
Pricing, plan by plan
Authy
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.
Malwarebytes
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Malwarebytes if
- You need malware detection & removal.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Authy or Malwarebytes better?
- Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Authy or Malwarebytes?
- Authy starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free.
- Does Authy or Malwarebytes run on more platforms?
- Authy runs on Web. Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Authy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Authy do that Malwarebytes cannot?
- Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit.