Malwarebytes Premium vs F-Secure Internet Security

Malwarebytes Premium9.2Visit F-Secure Internet Security9.0Visit

Higher score Malwarebytes Premium #1 in Anti Malware Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Malwarebytes

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F-Secure Internet Security #2 in Anti Malware Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit F-Secure

• Malwarebytes Premium fits best

  Broad malware protection across personal devices

• F-Secure Internet Security fits best

  Families protecting devices across major platforms

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Side by side

Feature	Malwarebytes Premium 9.2/10 Visit ↗	F-Secure Internet Security 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Anti Malware Software	#2 in Anti Malware Software
Best for	Broad malware protection across personal devices	Families protecting devices across major platforms
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs, Live chat, Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Malwarebytes Premium 1/4 · F-Secure Internet Security 1/4
Real-time protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Scheduled scans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Behavior monitoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum devices	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Real-time protection covers malware, ransomware, phishing, exploits, and scams Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and supported browsers Adds Privacy VPN and Browser Guard blocking for ads, scams, and trackers	Covers malware, ransomware, spyware, and infected email attachments Adds browsing, banking, scam, and unsafe Wi-Fi protections Remote management is available through a My F-Secure account
Cons	Standard plan covers one device Features vary by operating system Coverage centers on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and browser extensions	No time-unlimited free plan Annual pricing starts at €49.99 for one device Two-year options require paying a higher upfront price
Our verdict	Malwarebytes Premium is a paid security product for individuals, families, and small businesses. It combines real-time malware and virus protection with ransomware, web, phishing, exploit, scam, and potentially unwanted program defenses.… Read the review →	F-Secure Internet Security is consumer security software for people who want protection across computers, phones, and tablets. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with subscriptions for one, three, or five devices. Its protection… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Malwarebytes Premium — where it wins

  • Real-time protection covers malware, ransomware, phishing, exploits, and scams
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and supported browsers
  • Adds Privacy VPN and Browser Guard blocking for ads, scams, and trackers

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard plan covers one device
  • Features vary by operating system
  • Coverage centers on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and browser extensions

• F-Secure Internet Security — where it wins

  • Covers malware, ransomware, spyware, and infected email attachments
  • Adds browsing, banking, scam, and unsafe Wi-Fi protections
  • Remote management is available through a My F-Secure account

  Where it doesn't

  • No time-unlimited free plan
  • Annual pricing starts at €49.99 for one device
  • Two-year options require paying a higher upfront price

• Malwarebytes Premium9.2/10 · Free plan

  Broad cross-platform malware protection with VPN, browser controls, and 24/7 support.

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• F-Secure Internet Security9.0/10 · 30-day trial

  Broad protection across four platforms, sold in paid plans for one to five devices.

  Visit F-SecureFull verdict →