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Head-to-head · Anti Malware Software

Malwarebytes Premium vs PC Matic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Malwarebytes Premium #1 in Anti Malware Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Malwarebytes
PC Matic #6 in Anti Malware Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PC Matic

Malwarebytes Premium leads on 0 checks, PC Matic on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMalwarebytes Premium · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Malwarebytes Premium scores higher on our rubric for anti malware software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Malwarebytes Premium is the better fit for broad malware protection across personal devices. PC Matic is the better fit for households protecting devices across four platforms.

  • Malwarebytes Premium fits best

    Broad malware protection across personal devices

  • PC Matic fits best

    Households protecting devices across four platforms

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Side by side

Feature Malwarebytes Premium 9.2/10 Visit ↗ PC Matic 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #1 in Anti Malware Software #6 in Anti Malware Software
Best for Broad malware protection across personal devices Households protecting devices across four platforms
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $60/device/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Malwarebytes Premium 1/4 · PC Matic 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
  • Blocks unknown apps and scripts with default-deny allowlisting.
  • Adds patching, firewall, VPN, and backup on paid tiers.
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Cons
  • Standard plan covers one device
  • Features vary by operating system
  • Coverage centers on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and browser extensions
  • The Antivirus plan costs $60 annually for five devices.
  • Unlimited VPN and cloud backup start with the $110 plan.
  • The $210 identity plan covers ten devices, not five.
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.…

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PC Matic combines antivirus protection with application allowlisting: its default-deny approach blocks unknown files, scripts, macros, and applications from running. The product is aimed at consumers and families, as well as businesses and…

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  1. Malwarebytes PremiumAnti Malware Software 9.2Free plan
  2. PC MaticAnti Malware Software 8.4Free plan

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

  • PC Matic — where it wins

    • Blocks unknown apps and scripts with default-deny allowlisting.
    • Adds patching, firewall, VPN, and backup on paid tiers.
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Antivirus plan costs $60 annually for five devices.
    • Unlimited VPN and cloud backup start with the $110 plan.
    • The $210 identity plan covers ten devices, not five.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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