Trend Micro 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
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 | #7 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| 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
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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