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Malwarebytes vs Sophos Home: catalog facts
Malwarebytes	Sophos Home
Freemium A free scanner is available; real-time protection, VPN and scam detection are part of paid…	Paid Paid subscription with a free trial that needs no credit card.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS
Available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Combines malware scanning, VPN and scam detection	Remote management of antivirus for several family computers Ransomware and phishing protection alongside malware scanning
Most protection features require a paid plan Closed source	Paid after the trial No Linux or mobile version mentioned
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 September 23, 2026

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