Malwarebytes vs Proofpoint

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 Malwarebytes or Proofpoint better?

Neither clearly leads. Malwarebytes starts at Free and Proofpoint at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Malwarebytes or Proofpoint?

Malwarebytes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Malwarebytes and $6/month for Proofpoint.

Does Malwarebytes or Proofpoint run on more platforms?

Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Proofpoint runs on Email, Cloud, Web.

Can I use Malwarebytes for free?

Yes. Malwarebytes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Proofpoint starts at $6/month.

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 Proofpoint is typically brought in for.

What can Malwarebytes do that Proofpoint cannot?

Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit. Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Data loss prevention, Archive and search, eDiscovery. Both handle Anti-phishing.