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Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool vs Malwarebytes: catalog facts
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool	Malwarebytes
Free Free to download and use.	Freemium A free scanner is available; real-time protection, VPN and scam detection are part of paid…
Windows	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension
No installation required Free	Available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Combines malware scanning, VPN and scam detection
On-demand scanning only, no real-time protection Windows only	Most protection features require a paid plan Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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