ESET vs Malwarebytes
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
ESET ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. Highly effective security with a famously lightweight agent, ideal for older hardware.
At a glance
| ESET | Malwarebytes | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #7 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Best for low resource usage | Best for ease of use & cleanup |
| Pricing | $$ ($30 to $60/endpoint/year) | $$ ($40 to $70/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Bratislava, Slovakia | Santa Clara, USA |
| Founded | 1992 | 2008 |
ESET
Highly effective security with a famously lightweight agent, ideal for older hardware.
www.eset.com/us/business/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
Malwarebytes
Renowned malware removal in an easy-to-use endpoint protection suite for non-technical users.
www.malwarebytes.com/businessSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
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