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Malwarebytes is another good free antivirus for Mac that allows scanning for malware. During our tests, the application stood out for its excellent malware detection capabilities. Plus, it offers a free Browser Guard extension.
✍ Key Software Details
Features. The free Malwarebytes Mac version allows scanning the device for malware, but Scheduled and Custom scans are restricted to the premium plan. You can also use a free Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension to block ads, trackers, and malicious websites.
In-house tests. Our researchers found that no matter which type of scan you select, Malwarebytes will perform it very quickly with minimal CPU usage. During our Malwarebytes tests, the System scan took just over 8 minutes, during which it scanned 231K files. The CPU usage stayed around 20-25%. To sum up, Malwarebytes stands out among slower antivirus programs.
User interface. The Malwarebytes macOS app is straightforward and uses an intuitive dashboard to inform users of security issues. All you get is a simple Scan button, so there’s really nowhere to get lost. On the other hand, the interface looks quite outdated.
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You’ll have to upgrade to premium to unlock the full Malwarebytes potential, like a no-logs VPN or ransomware protection. Premium plans start at $44.99/year, but you can use a 14-day free trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee for a test run.
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- Free version
- Simplistic app design
- Free Browser Guard extension
- 60-day money-back guarantee
