Malwarebytes Premium review

Malwarebytes is often the first tool people reach for when they ask how to remove ransomware, and its free malware remover is a sensible first scan on an infected PC. Be clear on what that does: removing the ransomware program stops further damage, but it does not decrypt files already locked, so backups or a published decryptor are still needed. For prevention, Malwarebytes Premium offers real-time protection from viruses, phishing, exploits, ransomware, Trojans, botnets and spyware, plus Browser Guard, an ad and tracking blocker and data breach alerts. The Standard plan costs $59.99 per year for 3 devices, and a 10-device plan starts at $119.99. The app is among the easiest to use here. Its pricing page does not describe a file rollback or protected-folder feature like those from Sophos, Trend Micro or Bitdefender, and there is no backup, so it ranks below the suites that cover more layers.

Who it is for

People who want a light, easy app, or need to clean an infection before setting up stronger defenses.

Price

Standard $59.99 per year for 3 devices; 10-device plan from $119.99; free malware remover available.

Standard Device security Starts from $59.99/yr. Protects 3 devices
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Real-time protection from viruses, phishing, exploits, ransomware, Trojans and spyware
• Browser Guard for in-browser scam and web protection
• Ad and tracking blocker
• Data breach notifications
• Windows, Mac, Android and iOS protection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Very simple interface
• Strength: Free malware remover for cleaning an existing infection
• Strength: Plans scale to 10 devices
• Weakness: No dedicated file rollback or protected-folder feature described on the pricing page
• Weakness: No backup storage
• Weakness: Covers 3 devices at $59.99, fewer than rivals at the same price

Key facts

• Free tool: Malware and virus remover
• Devices: 3 (Standard), 10 on the larger plan
• Platforms: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
• Starting price: $59.99 per year

Where it ranks

Malwarebytes Premium is No. 7 in our Best Ransomware Protection Software verdict.