Trend Micro vs Malwarebytes
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Trend Micro ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #7) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. Robust, multi-layered protection that's simple to deploy and requires minimal administration.
At a glance
| Trend Micro | Malwarebytes | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Best for set-and-forget reliability | Best for ease of use & cleanup |
| Pricing | $$ ($35 to $70/endpoint/year) | $$ ($40 to $70/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Tokyo, Japan | Santa Clara, USA |
| Founded | 1988 | 2008 |
Trend Micro
Robust, multi-layered protection that's simple to deploy and requires minimal administration.
www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/security-suite/worry-free.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026)
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 (2026)
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