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Malwarebytes vs Bitdefender Antivirus Free: catalog facts
Malwarebytes	Bitdefender Antivirus Free
Freemium A free scanner is available; real-time protection, VPN and scam detection are part of paid…	Free Free with no time limit; paid Bitdefender products add more protection.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows
Available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Combines malware scanning, VPN and scam detection	Free with no time limit or credit card Simple installation in a few steps
Most protection features require a paid plan Closed source	Windows only Basic protection; extra features require a paid upgrade
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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