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Head-to-head · Antivirus for Mac

Malwarebytes for Mac vs CrowdStrike Falcon Pro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Malwarebytes for Mac #4 in Antivirus for Mac 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Malwarebytes
CrowdStrike Falcon Pro #8 in Antivirus for Mac 8.5/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit CrowdStrike

Malwarebytes for Mac leads on 1 check, CrowdStrike Falcon Pro on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMalwarebytes for Mac · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Malwarebytes for Mac
  • Free trialonly CrowdStrike Falcon Pro
  • Most featuresMalwarebytes for Mac · 3 of 5

Malwarebytes for Mac scores higher on our rubric for antivirus for mac: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Malwarebytes for Mac offers free plan; CrowdStrike Falcon Pro doesn't.

Malwarebytes for Mac is the better fit for free Mac-only malware and web protection. CrowdStrike Falcon Pro is the better fit for organizations needing advanced endpoint response.

  • Malwarebytes for Mac fits best

    Free Mac-only malware and web protection

  • CrowdStrike Falcon Pro fits best

    Organizations needing advanced endpoint response

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Side by side

Feature Malwarebytes for Mac 9.0/10 Visit ↗ CrowdStrike Falcon Pro 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #4 in Antivirus for Mac #8 in Antivirus for Mac
Best for Free Mac-only malware and web protection Organizations needing advanced endpoint response
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $99.99/device/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 15 days
Money-back guarantee 60 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms macOS, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Malwarebytes for Mac 3/5 · CrowdStrike Falcon Pro 2/5
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Phishing protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Real-time protection ✓ ✓
VPN included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Password manager Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Coverage scope Multi-device Multi-device
Devices included 1 devices Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free on-demand and real-time malware scanning
  • Web protection, Scam Guard, and Browser Guard coverage
  • Scheduled scans, quarantine, App Block, and security recommendations
  • Continuous macOS monitoring with alerting and remote remediation
  • Centralized firewall management and USB device control
  • Protection across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
Cons
  • Standard plan covers one device
  • Browser Guard is provided as a browser extension
  • Mac protection is narrower than the broader multi-device plans
  • No free plan for individual or budget-conscious users
  • Enterprise-oriented controls may exceed simple Mac antivirus needs
  • Annual billing is listed at $99.99 per device
Our verdict

Malwarebytes for Mac is a freemium security product for Mac users who want malware scanning, ongoing protection, and safeguards against harmful websites and scams. Its free offering includes on-demand and real-time scanning, malicious-site…

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CrowdStrike Falcon Pro is a cloud-delivered endpoint security bundle for businesses that need more than basic Mac antivirus. It combines next-generation antivirus and ransomware protection with device control, mobile device protection,…

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  1. Malwarebytes for MacAntivirus for Mac 9.0Free plan
  2. CrowdStrike Falcon ProAntivirus for Mac 8.515-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Malwarebytes for Mac — where it wins

    • Free on-demand and real-time malware scanning
    • Web protection, Scam Guard, and Browser Guard coverage
    • Scheduled scans, quarantine, App Block, and security recommendations

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard plan covers one device
    • Browser Guard is provided as a browser extension
    • Mac protection is narrower than the broader multi-device plans

  • CrowdStrike Falcon Pro — where it wins

    • Continuous macOS monitoring with alerting and remote remediation
    • Centralized firewall management and USB device control
    • Protection across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for individual or budget-conscious users
    • Enterprise-oriented controls may exceed simple Mac antivirus needs
    • Annual billing is listed at $99.99 per device

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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