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Malwarebytes vs WorkOS

Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Software

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Software

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

From
$125/one-time per connection
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; WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Malwarebytes and WorkOS actually diverge.

Attributes where Malwarebytes and WorkOS differ
AttributeMalwarebytesWorkOS
Starting priceFree$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, API
Founded2008Unknown

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 WorkOS

Nothing recorded that Malwarebytes does not also cover.

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

WorkOS

  • SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot Malwarebytes
  • Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot Malwarebytes
  • Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot Malwarebytes
  • Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not Malwarebytes
  • Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot 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

WorkOS

  • AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
  • Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
  • Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
  • Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
  • Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee

Pricing, plan by plan

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.

WorkOS

$125/one-time per connection
  • Pay as You Go$null/variable
    • Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
    • Up to 60% discount at scale
    • Quick deployment
  • Annual Credits$null/variable
    • Custom pricing with volume discounts
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • Guided migration

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.
Malwarebytes review

Choose WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS review

Questions people ask

Is Malwarebytes or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. Malwarebytes starts at Free and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Malwarebytes or WorkOS?
Malwarebytes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Malwarebytes and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
Does Malwarebytes or WorkOS run on more platforms?
Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
Can I use Malwarebytes for free?
Yes. Malwarebytes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.
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 WorkOS is typically brought in for.
What can Malwarebytes do that WorkOS cannot?
Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?

Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.

Source
WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.

Source
WorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?

Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.

Source
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