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Malwarebytes vs Sublime Text

Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Software

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Sublime Text logo

Sublime Text

Software

A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-

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; Sublime Text a personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
  • They diverge on capability: Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Malwarebytes and Sublime Text actually diverge.

Attributes where Malwarebytes and Sublime Text differ
AttributeMalwarebytesSublime Text
Starting priceFree$99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded20082007

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 Sublime Text

  • Lightning fast performance
  • Multiple selections
  • Command palette
  • Instant project switch
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • Customizable UI
  • Advanced search and replace
  • Split editing

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

Sublime Text

  • Editing code and text files in a fast native desktop editornot Malwarebytes
  • Working across large files and projects with multi cursor editingnot 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

Sublime Text

  • A personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
  • Business use is a separate annual subscription rather than a perpetual licence, starting at $65 per seat per year
  • The distinction means the same editor is perpetual for an individual and subscription for a company

Pricing, plan by plan

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.

Sublime Text

$99/one-time
  • Personal License$99/one-time
    • 3 years of updates
    • All current features
    • Cross-platform license

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 Sublime Text if

  • You need lightning fast performance.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want multiple selections.

Questions people ask

Is Malwarebytes or Sublime Text better?
Neither clearly leads. Malwarebytes starts at Free and Sublime Text at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Malwarebytes or Sublime Text?
Malwarebytes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Malwarebytes and $99/one-time for Sublime Text.
Does Malwarebytes or Sublime Text run on more platforms?
Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Sublime Text runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use Malwarebytes for free?
Yes. Malwarebytes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sublime Text starts at $99/one-time.
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 Sublime Text is typically brought in for.
What can Malwarebytes do that Sublime Text cannot?
Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit. Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance, Multiple selections, Command palette, Instant project switch.
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