Malwarebytes Premium Security for Mac review

Malwarebytes is the easiest product here to install and forget. Premium Security for Mac stops ransomware, adware and suspicious apps, and its web protection blocks malicious sites, infected ads, credit card skimmers and credential stealers. Malwarebytes says scans can finish in as little as 30 seconds, and a single dashboard holds the controls and privacy settings. Trusted Advisor gives tailored security assessments, and monthly health reports summarize what it found. Browser Guard, included in every plan, blocks ads, trackers, tech support scams and in-browser cryptojackers. The Standard plan costs $59.99 per year and covers 3 devices across Mac, Windows, Android and iOS, so it is better value if you have a laptop and two phones than if you have one Mac. The Plus plan at $79.99 adds a WireGuard VPN with unmetered data. It lacks a firewall and folder-level ransomware tools, which Intego and Bitdefender offer.

Who it is for

People who want a fast, simple Mac scanner that also covers phones and PCs.

Price

$59.99 per year for 3 devices; Plus with VPN costs $79.99 per year.

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

Key features

• Protection from viruses, phishing, exploits, ransomware, trojans and spyware
• Web protection against malicious sites, infected ads, card skimmers and credential stealers
• Browser Guard ad, tracker and tech support scam blocking
• Trusted Advisor security assessments and monthly health reports
• Scans in as little as 30 seconds

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Quick scans and a simple dashboard
• Strength: Three devices across Mac, Windows, Android and iOS on the base plan
• Strength: 60-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 human support
• Weakness: Highest base price of the single-plan antivirus products here
• Weakness: VPN costs extra on the Plus plan
• Weakness: No firewall or ransomware backup protection like Intego or Bitdefender

Key facts

• Price: $59.99 per year for 3 devices
• Devices: 3 on Standard
• VPN: Plus plan, $79.99 per year
• Money-back guarantee: 60 days

Where it ranks

Malwarebytes Premium Security for Mac is No. 5 in our Best Antivirus for Mac verdict.