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Malwarebytes vs SentinelOne

Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Security & Cybersecurity

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SentinelOne

Security & Cybersecurity

Autonomous endpoint protection and response

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; SentinelOne pricing is per endpoint rather than per user, with Singularity Complete listed at $179.99/yr per endpoint and Singularity Commercial at $229.99/yr per endpoint, while the top Singularity Enterprise tier is quote only ("Contact Sales for Pricing").
  • They diverge on capability: Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Malwarebytes and SentinelOne actually diverge.

Attributes where Malwarebytes and SentinelOne differ
AttributeMalwarebytesSentinelOne
Starting priceFree$5/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityUnknown
Founded20082013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Real-time protection
  • Anti-exploit
  • Anti-phishing
  • Browser Guard
  • VPN
  • Brute Force Protection
  • Windows Security Center

Only in SentinelOne

  • AI-powered detection
  • Autonomous response
  • Behavioral threat intelligence
  • Root cause analysis
  • Threat hunting automation
  • Container security
  • Mobile endpoint protection
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Ransomware protection
  • Cloud deployment

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 SentinelOne
  • Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot SentinelOne
  • Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot SentinelOne

SentinelOne

  • Endpoint Protectionnot Malwarebytes
  • Edrnot Malwarebytes
  • Response Automationnot Malwarebytes

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

SentinelOne

  • Pricing is per endpoint rather than per user, with Singularity Complete listed at $179.99/yr per endpoint and Singularity Commercial at $229.99/yr per endpoint, while the top Singularity Enterprise tier is quote only ("Contact Sales for Pricing").

Pricing, plan by plan

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.

SentinelOne

$5/month
  • Core$5/month
    • Per endpoint
    • Endpoint protection
    • Threat intelligence
  • Pro$8/month
    • All Core features
    • Endpoint detection & response
    • Advanced hunting
  • Complete$12/month
    • All Pro features
    • Dedicated threat analyst
    • Custom threat hunting

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 real-time protection.
Malwarebytes review

Choose SentinelOne if

  • You need ai-powered detection.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want autonomous response.
SentinelOne review

Questions people ask

Is Malwarebytes or SentinelOne better?
Neither clearly leads. Malwarebytes starts at Free and SentinelOne at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Malwarebytes or SentinelOne?
Malwarebytes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Malwarebytes and $5/month for SentinelOne.
Does Malwarebytes or SentinelOne run on more platforms?
Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. SentinelOne runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Malwarebytes for free?
Yes. Malwarebytes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SentinelOne starts at $5/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 SentinelOne is typically brought in for.
What can Malwarebytes do that SentinelOne cannot?
Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit, Anti-phishing. SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection, Autonomous response, Behavioral threat intelligence, Root cause analysis. Both handle Ransomware protection, Cloud deployment.
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