Malwarebytes Home Vs Business
I just assumed that the newer versions of AV programs were comprehensive. Malwarebytes found eighty-one assorted threats to my home office, desktop.
The Malwarebytes Corporation offers a range of malware protection programs, ranging from free applications to extensive business software suites. Both the signature Anti-Malware Free edition and the paid Anti-Malware Pro edition, which has more features, are available for personal use. Businesses can use Anti-Malware Pro but must pay differently. Malwarebytes also offers Small Business and Enterprise editions that cater specifically to businesses small and large.
Shared Features
On a basic level, Anti-Malware Free -- the standard version of the software -- and Anti-Malware Pro have a lot in common. Both programs focus on malware protection and removal, including cleanup and deletion of existing malware infections via system scans. The standard and pro versions both offer the ability to update the software's malware database, and both provide access to the Malwarebytes support team. Pro and regular editions of Malwarebytes each support more than 35 languages and both are capable of installation and operation on malware-infected systems. These programs run on Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP platforms.
Software Differences
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Malwarebytes Pro retains all the basic features of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free, but it improves the malware scan speed and updates its malware database automatically, in contrast to the manual, user-controlled updates of the standard software. In addition, Pro features the Malwarebytes Protection Module, which runs in the background and automatically intercepts malware in real time as it attempts to infect your computer. The Pro-exclusive Protection Module also includes online protection capabilities, which prevent your computer from accessing potentially harmful websites, and it has scheduled scanning. Overall, Free caters to personal use, while Pro, along with the company's other software options, cater more to business use.
Pricing Differences
As of March 2013, Malwarebytes offers Anti-Malware Free for no-cost download, as its name implies. Anti-Malware Pro, however, comes at a cost. While personal and consumer users pay a one-time fee of about $25 for the software, businesses must obtain an annual license to legally use this program. License costs vary widely depending on the size of your business, but Malwarebytes gives free quotes for business licenses at its website. If you'd like to try before you buy, the company offers a free 14-day trial of Malwarebytes Pro.
Other Options
Although you can purchase a license to use Anti-Malware Pro as business software, Malwarebytes also offers software specifically designed for business use. These two products, Malwarebytes Small Business and Malwarebytes Enterprise Edition, cater to office networks. Both offer all the features of Pro, as well as three different malware scanning modes and compatibility with other endpoint security products. Enterprise adds capabilities for central administration consoles, such as push install functionality, a virtual deployment simulator and multiple-client management. Small Business provides malware protection for businesses with up to 99 employees, while Enterprise focuses on companies with 100 or more employees. Like Pro, these editions require the purchase of business licensing.