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Malwarebytes vs Webex by Cisco

Malwarebytes
Security & Cybersecurity
Protects every device, everywhere
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Webex by Cisco
Communication & Collaboration
A simpler, smarter way to work
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
- They diverge on capability: Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Malwarebytes and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.
| Attribute | Malwarebytes | Webex by Cisco |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | Communication & Collaboration |
| Founded | 2008 | 1984 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Ransomware protection
- Real-time protection
- Anti-exploit
- Anti-phishing
- Browser Guard
- VPN
- Brute Force Protection
Only in Webex by Cisco
- Video and audio conferencing
- Screen sharing and annotation
- Virtual backgrounds
- Recording and playback
- Meeting transcription
- Chat and messaging
- Calendar integration
- Breakout sessions
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 Webex by Cisco
- Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Webex by Cisco
- Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot Webex by Cisco
Webex by Cisco
- Video conferencingnot Malwarebytes
- Webinarsnot Malwarebytes
- Virtual eventsnot Malwarebytes
- Trainingnot Malwarebytes
- Enterprise communicationnot 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
Webex by Cisco
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
Pricing, plan by plan
Malwarebytes
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.
Webex by Cisco
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited 1:1 meetings
- Group meetings (40 min limit, 100 participants)
- HD video
- Pro$13.5/month
- Unlimited meetings (500 participants)
- Cloud recording and storage
- Advanced scheduling
- Business$18/month
- Everything in Pro
- Custom branding
- Advanced security
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited everything
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom deployment
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 Webex by Cisco if
- You need video and audio conferencing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want screen sharing and annotation.
Questions people ask
- Is Malwarebytes or Webex by Cisco better?
- Neither clearly leads. Malwarebytes starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Malwarebytes or Webex by Cisco?
- Malwarebytes starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
- Does Malwarebytes or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
- Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Malwarebytes for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
- What can Malwarebytes do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
- Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback.
Related pages
More on Malwarebytes
More on Webex by Cisco
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