Malwarebytes Standard review

Malwarebytes markets its paid protection as lightweight and intuitive, saying it secures your device without compromising speed. The Standard plan protects 3 devices across PC, Mac, Android and iOS from $59.99 a year, with real-time blocking of malware and potentially unwanted programs, ransomware and exploit protection, and Browser Guard, which blocks ads, trackers and scam sites. On Windows it also adds Firewall Control, a File Shredder and System Tweaks for performance and privacy settings. For an older laptop, the ad and tracker blocking can make browsing feel quicker, which Malwarebytes lists as a performance boost. The drawback is cost: at $5 a month it is the most expensive starting price here, and its cheapest published plan covers 3 devices, so a single-PC owner pays for slots they may not use. A 1-device option exists, but its USD price did not display on the pricing page when we checked. A 60-day money-back guarantee applies.

Who it is for

Households that want one light antivirus across 3 PCs, Macs or phones.

Price

From $59.99 per year for 3 devices; 60-day money-back guarantee.

Standard Device security Starts from $59.99/yr. Protects 3 devices
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Real-time detection and blocking of malware and potentially unwanted programs
• Ransomware and exploit protection
• Browser Guard to block ads, trackers and scam sites
• Firewall Control and File Shredder on Windows
• System Tweaks to optimize a Windows device for performance and privacy

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Malwarebytes calls the product lightweight and intuitive
• Strength: Browser Guard blocks ads and trackers, which can speed up page loads
• Strength: 60-day money-back guarantee
• Weakness: Highest starting price on this list at $59.99 per year
• Weakness: The cheapest plan covers 3 devices, more than a single-PC owner needs
• Weakness: Malwarebytes did not show a USD 1-device price on its US pricing page when we checked

Key facts

• Devices: 3 on Standard
• Platforms: PC, Mac, Android, iOS
• Money-back guarantee: 60 days
• Price: From $59.99 per year

Where it ranks

Malwarebytes Standard is No. 9 in our Best Lightweight Antivirus verdict.