Our verdict · 8.2/10 Excellent
Easy to deploy with strong remediation. Detection depth sits slightly behind top enterprise platforms.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Small IT teams.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (8.8/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (7.4/10).
- Price: From around $69 / device / year — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Detection behind top-tier rivals in some tests.
What is ThreatDown (Malwarebytes)?
ThreatDown is Malwarebytes' business brand. Bundles range from core antivirus and vulnerability scanning to EDR with ransomware rollback and managed detection. It is designed for small IT teams wanting easy management.
ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) is made by Malwarebytes and is reviewed here as a endpoint security product. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.2 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) if
- Small IT teams
- Businesses wanting easy remediation
- MSPs
Not for you if
- Large enterprises with SOCs
- Organisations needing broad XDR
Key features
Malware and ransomware prevention.
Detection with 7-day rollback.
Find missing patches.
Managed detection on Elite.
- RMM tools
- SIEM
- Microsoft Entra ID
Pros & cons
What we like
- Simple console
- Good remediation
- Ransomware rollback on EDR tiers
- Vulnerability scanning
Watch out for
- Detection behind top-tier rivals in some tests
- Upsells to bundles
- Smaller XDR scope
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ≈ $69.99 / device / mo | Per device / year |
| Advanced | ≈ $79.99 / device / mo | Per device / year |
| Elite (MDR) | Custom quote | Quote |
Pricing watch-out: Bundles priced per device.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 31, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Elite (MDR) has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 31, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.0 | 2.00 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.2 | 1.20 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 7.8 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 30% | 8.4 | 2.50 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 5% | 7.4 | 0.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for security products | 8.2 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Malwarebytes |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Malwarebytes’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any endpoint security product
Check ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) against the same list we use for every endpoint security product — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Cloud management console
- Behavioural/ransomware protection
- Supports all your operating systems
- Alerting you will actually see
- Optional managed response
See every ranked option in Endpoint Security.
ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Bitdefender GravityZone≈ $21/mo vs $700/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Better integrations
Microsoft Defender for BusinessIntegrations score 8.6 vs 7.4 - Stronger on security
CrowdStrike Falcon GoSecurity & privacy score 9.4 vs 8.4 - Higher overall scoreMicrosoft Defender for BusinessOverall 8.6 vs 8.2
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as ThreatDown (Malwarebytes). Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Lightweight, well-tested endpoint protection with transparent SMB pricing.
Comprehensive, good-value endpoint security with central management.
Enterprise-grade endpoint protection and EDR, priced for SMBs.
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) FAQ
Is ThreatDown the same as Malwarebytes?
ThreatDown is Malwarebytes' business product line.
Does ThreatDown include EDR?
EDR is included on Advanced and higher bundles.
Does ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) have a free plan?
No, ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From around $69 / device / year (indicative).
Who is ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) best for?
ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) is best for: small IT teams; businesses wanting easy remediation; MSPs.
How much does ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Core) works out at roughly $700 per month, or about $8,399 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the ThreatDown (Malwarebytes) score calculated?
The 8.2/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for security products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to ThreatDown (Malwarebytes)?
Popular alternatives include ESET PROTECT, Bitdefender GravityZone, Microsoft Defender for Business. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.