Kaspersky Total Security vs Malwarebytes

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.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Kaspersky Total Security or Malwarebytes better?

Neither clearly leads. Kaspersky Total Security 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, Kaspersky Total Security or Malwarebytes?

Kaspersky Total Security starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free.

Does Kaspersky Total Security or Malwarebytes run on more platforms?

Both run on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

Can I use Kaspersky Total Security for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Kaspersky Total Security best used for?

Kaspersky Total Security is most often used for antivirus, internet security, parental control. Of those, antivirus and internet security are not what Malwarebytes is typically brought in for.

What can Kaspersky Total Security do that Malwarebytes cannot?

Kaspersky Total Security covers Safe Money, Privacy protection, Parental controls, Password manager. Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Anti-exploit, Anti-phishing, Browser Guard. Both handle Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, VPN, AV-TEST Certified.