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Enpass vs Malwarebytes

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Enpass

Software

Offline-first password manager that stores your vault locally instead of the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Software

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Enpass no built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.; Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • They diverge on capability: Enpass covers Offline vaults, Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Enpass and Malwarebytes actually diverge.

Attributes where Enpass and Malwarebytes differ
AttributeEnpassMalwarebytes
Platformsweb, ios, android, windows, mac, linuxWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Enpass

  • Offline vaults
  • Bring-your-own-cloud sync
  • Autofill and password generator
  • Password audit
  • Business admin console
  • Cross-platform apps

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.

Enpass

  • Storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloudnot Malwarebytes
  • Syncing a vault via personal cloud storagenot Malwarebytes
  • Managing a household's shared loginsnot Malwarebytes
  • Provisioning team vaults with SSO-adjacent admin controlsnot Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes

  • Budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free versionnot Enpass
  • Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Enpass
  • Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot Enpass

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Enpass

  • No built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.
  • Mobile Lite tier caps vaults at 25 items, pushing active mobile users toward a paid plan quickly.
  • Lacks dark web monitoring and breach alerting found in some competing password managers.
  • Team/business plan lacks a native SSO login option comparable to enterprise-grade competitors.

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

Enpass

Free
  • LiteFree
    • Up to 25 items on mobile
    • Unlimited items on desktop trial
    • No cloud sync
  • Individual$1.99/month
    • Unlimited items
    • Cloud sync via own storage provider
    • Unlimited devices
  • Family$2.99/month
    • Up to 6 members
    • Shared vaults
    • Unlimited devices per member
  • Business$1.99/month
    • Per-user pricing billed yearly
    • Admin console
    • Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace integration

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Enpass if

  • You need offline vaults.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux.
  • You also want bring-your-own-cloud sync.
Enpass review

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.
Malwarebytes review

Questions people ask

Is Enpass or Malwarebytes better?
Neither clearly leads. Enpass 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, Enpass or Malwarebytes?
Enpass starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free.
Does Enpass or Malwarebytes run on more platforms?
Enpass runs on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux. Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Can I use Enpass for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Enpass best used for?
Enpass is most often used for storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloud, syncing a vault via personal cloud storage, managing a household's shared logins, provisioning team vaults with sso-adjacent admin controls. Of those, storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloud and syncing a vault via personal cloud storage are not what Malwarebytes is typically brought in for.
What can Enpass do that Malwarebytes cannot?
Enpass covers Offline vaults, Bring-your-own-cloud sync, Autofill and password generator, Password audit. Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit.
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