Malwarebytes for Mac vs Intego ONE

Malwarebytes for Mac9.0Visit Intego ONE8.9Visit

Higher score Malwarebytes for Mac #4 in Antivirus for Mac 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Malwarebytes

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Intego ONE #5 in Antivirus for Mac 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Intego

• Malwarebytes for Mac fits best

  Free Mac-only malware and web protection

• Intego ONE fits best

  Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN

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Side by side

Feature	Malwarebytes for Mac 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Intego ONE 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Antivirus for Mac	#5 in Antivirus for Mac
Best for	Free Mac-only malware and web protection	Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$39.99/device/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	60 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	macOS, Chrome extension	macOS, iOS
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Malwarebytes for Mac 3/5 · Intego ONE 3/5
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Phishing protection	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Real-time protection	✓	✓
VPN included	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Password manager	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Coverage scope	Multi-device	Multi-device
Devices included	1 devices	1 devices
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	Real-time scanning with quick, full, scheduled, and custom scan modes Firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and suspicious-file quarantine Complete adds VPN, iPhone coverage, and Wi-Fi security checks
Cons	Standard plan covers one device Browser Guard is provided as a browser extension Mac protection is narrower than the broader multi-device plans	Coverage is limited to macOS and iOS VPN and SmartClean require higher-tier plans No free plan is available
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… Read the review →	Intego ONE is a paid security and performance suite for Mac users who want antivirus protection alongside firewall controls, cleanup tools, and VPN access. Its core protection includes real-time malware scanning, suspicious-file… Read the review →

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

• Intego ONE — where it wins

  • Real-time scanning with quick, full, scheduled, and custom scan modes
  • Firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and suspicious-file quarantine
  • Complete adds VPN, iPhone coverage, and Wi-Fi security checks

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is limited to macOS and iOS
  • VPN and SmartClean require higher-tier plans
  • No free plan is available

• Malwarebytes for Mac9.0/10 · Free plan

  A focused Mac security tool with free scanning, real-time protection, and web safeguards.

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• Intego ONE8.9/10 · Paid

  A focused Mac security suite that adds cleanup and VPN features at higher tiers.

  Visit IntegoFull verdict →