Bitdefender Total Security vs. Malwarebytes

Comparison of Bitdefender Total Security and Malwarebytes
Real cost
	Bitdefender Total Security Strong results in independent tests with little slowdown. The included VPN has a daily limit.	Malwarebytes Light and good at cleaning up infections. Real-time protection needs the paid plan.
Price	40 € per year	45 € per year
Payment	Subscription	Subscription
Trial	30-day trial	14-day trial
Free Tier	No free tier	Free version scans and cleans on demand only
Open Source	No	No
Features and limits
Main Features	Real-time malware protection Ransomware protection Web and phishing protection VPN with a daily limit Low impact on performance	Malware scanning and removal Real-time protection Ransomware protection Web protection Light on system resources
Limits	VPN data is limited in the base plan	Real-time protection needs the paid plan
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	21 Oct 2026	27 Jul 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: Bitdefender Total Security (opens in a new tab) Subscription. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.	Go to vendor’s site: Malwarebytes (opens in a new tab) Subscription; the free version scans only on demand. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.

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