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Malwarebytes vs Varonis Data Security Platform

Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Software

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Varonis Data Security Platform logo

Varonis Data Security Platform

Software

Protect sensitive data with intelligent threat detection

From
$100/year
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; Varonis Data Security Platform pricing for all named Varonis products (DSPM, DLP, MDDR, Varonis Concierge, Athena AI among others) is gated behind a demo or free risk assessment request, with no figures published
  • They diverge on capability: Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Varonis Data Security Platform covers Data classification.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Malwarebytes and Varonis Data Security Platform actually diverge.

Attributes where Malwarebytes and Varonis Data Security Platform differ
AttributeMalwarebytesVaronis Data Security Platform
Starting priceFree$100/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop
Founded20082005

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

Only in Varonis Data Security Platform

  • Data classification
  • Access governance
  • User behavior analytics
  • Threat detection
  • Automated remediation
  • Compliance reporting
  • Data discovery
  • Microsoft 365

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

Varonis Data Security Platform

  • Data Securitynot Malwarebytes
  • Insider Threatnot Malwarebytes
  • Data Governancenot 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

Varonis Data Security Platform

  • Pricing for all named Varonis products (DSPM, DLP, MDDR, Varonis Concierge, Athena AI among others) is gated behind a demo or free risk assessment request, with no figures published

Pricing, plan by plan

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.

Varonis Data Security Platform

$100/year
  • Varonis Essentials$100/year
    • Data classification
    • Access visibility
    • Permission management
  • Varonis Professional$175/year
    • All Essentials features
    • Threat detection
    • User behavior analytics
  • Varonis Enterprise$300/year
    • All Professional features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Incident response

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 Varonis Data Security Platform if

  • You need data classification.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want access governance.
Varonis Data Security Platform review

Questions people ask

Is Malwarebytes or Varonis Data Security Platform better?
Neither clearly leads. Malwarebytes starts at Free and Varonis Data Security Platform at $100/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Malwarebytes or Varonis Data Security Platform?
Malwarebytes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Malwarebytes and $100/year for Varonis Data Security Platform.
Does Malwarebytes or Varonis Data Security Platform run on more platforms?
Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Varonis Data Security Platform runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Malwarebytes for free?
Yes. Malwarebytes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Varonis Data Security Platform starts at $100/year.
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 Varonis Data Security Platform is typically brought in for.
What can Malwarebytes do that Varonis Data Security Platform cannot?
Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit, Anti-phishing. Varonis Data Security Platform covers Data classification, Access governance, User behavior analytics, Threat detection. Both handle Ransomware protection, Cloud deployment.
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