# Malwarebytes for Business: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 3 categories by 6 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/malwarebytes-for-business/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client-side protection | 2% | 21 | 0% | 1 |
| Endpoint protection | 2% | 12 | 0% | 5 |
| AI security platforms | 0% | 51 | 0% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "For very small teams (under 25 devices), Microsoft Defender for Business or Malwarebytes often provide the best value." (MiniMax M2.5, Client-side protection)
- "is Norton Small Business, Malwarebytes for Business, or basic ESET PROTECT tiers" (Llama 4 Maverick, Endpoint protection)
- "A good option if you want a simple, effective solution with minimal setup required." (Mistral Small, AI security)
- "Malwarebytes is praised for its malware detection and removal capabilities." (Mistral Small, Endpoint protection)

## In its own words

What Malwarebytes for Business's own pages state, read 2026-10-05. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Security for your personal and business devices (https://malwarebytes.com/)
- For: Small business (https://malwarebytes.com/)
- Price stated: Sole proprietor $119.99/yr.; Boutique business $399.99/yr.; Small office $519.99/yr. (https://malwarebytes.com/)
- Starting price: 119.99 (https://malwarebytes.com/)
- Certifications: MRG Effitas, G2, AVLab, Tom’s Guide Recommended, PC Mag: Best Brands 2026, Best of CNET Award, ZDNET Editors Choice 2026, AV-Test top product
- Customers named: eero Plus

## What it publishes

Every page malwarebytes.com exposes, read 2026-10-05: 6355 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 601 pages, 97 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-10-05
- case study: 3 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2018-02-01
- webinar or virtual event: 18 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2024-10-01
- conference or event: 8 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-08-01
- report or ebook: 153 pages, 3 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-29
- comparison: 21 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-08-08
- template or tool: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2018-06-01
- glossary or explainer: 55 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-06-11
- podcast or video: 166 pages, 4 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-01
- news or press: 4979 pages, 51 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-30
- Recent: 2026-10-05 blog: A week in security september 28 october 4 2 https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/uncategorized/2026/10/a-week-in-security-september-28-october-4-2
- Recent: 2026-10-01 blog: Losing gamblers pushed to bet more by draftkings ai report says https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2026/10/losing-gamblers-pushed-to-bet-more-by-draftkings-ai-report-says
- Recent: 2026-10-01 blog: Pentagon breach exposes social security numbers and military records of millions https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/privacy/2026/10/pentagon-breach-exposes-social-security-numbers-and-military-records-of-millions
- Recent: 2026-10-01 blog: Malwarebytes earns another top product award in independent testing https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/product/2026/10/malwarebytes-earns-another-top-product-award-in-independent-testing
- Recent: 2026-10-01 blog: Shadow ai explained the work shortcut that could leak your companys secrets https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2026/10/shadow-ai-explained-the-work-shortcut-that-could-leak-your-companys-secrets
- Recent: 2026-10-01 blog: Fake xStocks, Pendle, and other sites bait crypto users with rewards votes https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-intel/2026/10/fake-xstocks-pendle-and-other-sites-bait-crypto-users-with-rewards-votes

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.