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Malwarebytes vs Spybot - Search & Destroy: catalog facts
Malwarebytes	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Freemium A free scanner is available; real-time protection, VPN and scam detection are part of paid…	Paid Home and Professional editions are sold as subscriptions.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows
Available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Combines malware scanning, VPN and scam detection	Long history as a dedicated anti-spyware tool Several editions to compare
Most protection features require a paid plan Closed source	Windows only Main editions require a subscription
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 24, 2026

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