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Malwarebytes vs Bitdefender VPN
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The short version
- Only Malwarebytes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection; Bitdefender VPN caps a single subscription at 10 devices (Windows, Mac, Android and iOS), per bitdefender.com/en-us/solutions/vpn.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Malwarebytes and Bitdefender VPN actually diverge.
| Attribute | Malwarebytes | Bitdefender VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
Identical on both: 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 Malwarebytes
- Malware detection & removal
- Ransomware protection
- Real-time protection
- Anti-exploit
- Anti-phishing
- Browser Guard
- VPN
- Brute Force Protection
Only in Bitdefender VPN
Nothing recorded that Malwarebytes does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Malwarebytes
- Budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free versionnot Bitdefender VPN
- Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Bitdefender VPN
- Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot Bitdefender VPN
Bitdefender VPN
No use cases recorded yet. See the Bitdefender VPN review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Bitdefender VPN
- Caps a single subscription at 10 devices (Windows, Mac, Android and iOS), per bitdefender.com/en-us/solutions/vpn.
- Activation requires creating a Bitdefender Central account after purchase, per bitdefender.com/en-us/solutions/vpn; the product cannot be used without that account.
Pricing, plan by plan
Malwarebytes
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.
Bitdefender VPN
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bitdefender VPN 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.
Choose Bitdefender VPN if
Nothing in the data separates Bitdefender VPN from Malwarebytes on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Malwarebytes or Bitdefender VPN better?
- Neither clearly leads. Malwarebytes starts at Free and Bitdefender VPN at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Malwarebytes or Bitdefender VPN?
- Malwarebytes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Malwarebytes and On request for Bitdefender VPN.
- Does Malwarebytes or Bitdefender VPN run on more platforms?
- Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Bitdefender VPN runs on Web.
- Can I use Malwarebytes for free?
- Yes. Malwarebytes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bitdefender VPN starts at On request.
- What is Malwarebytes best used for?
- Malwarebytes is most often used for budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free version, organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via premium subscription, users combining antivirus with privacy via premium plus privacy vpn bundle. Of those, budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free version and organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via premium subscription are not what Bitdefender VPN is typically brought in for.
- What can Malwarebytes do that Bitdefender VPN cannot?
- Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit.