Malwarebytes Teams vs Symantec Endpoint Security Complete comparison

Malwarebytes Teams vs. Symantec Endpoint Security Complete

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Categories and Ranking

Malwarebytes Teams

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Symantec Endpoint Security ...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

32nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Malwarebytes Teams is 2.2%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security Complete is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Malwarebytes Teams	2.2%
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete	0.6%
Other	97.2%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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Anas Anas

Solution Consultant at Creation for Smart Software Development

Effective threat predictions, simple to deploy, and light on resources

Malwarebytes's initial setup is simple. It is easy to deploy and configure the policies and the configuration. I deployed Malwarebytes for one customer and I did it in under two days. They had approximately 50 users, it took approximately an hour. The steps I took for the implementation were downloading the Malwarebytes management console from the site, installing it, then running the discovery tool, scanning my network, and checking all of the PCs on my network. It's already pre-configured, you don't need to configure anything. The only configuration that I did on the administration console was some of the exclusion from the scan. This is the only rule that I have created. I rate the initial setup of Malwarebytes a ten out of ten.

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PetriRajama

Lead of IT at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Has provided strong security foundations but struggles with integration and ongoing compatibility issues

It had its problems. They were rebuilding it while having the old functionality and new functionality layered on top of each other. They were migrating the functionalities to the new solution, which caused significant problems. The mobile device management was not unified with the other endpoint management, creating structural issues.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of Malwarebytes are the agents, user experience, efficiency of the findings, and MDR features."

"The behavior-based detection is very nice, and it combats zero-day threats by looking for anomalous behaviors."

"It comprehensively finds and removes malicious software."

"The most valuable features of the solution are malware scanning and malware removal."

"The endpoint protection and response that allows us to restore a machine back to a pre-infected state are the most valuable features."

"The protection is really good with Malwarebytes. It's also user friendly and quite easy to set up."

"Ten times a day, improved signatures will be downloaded, so it is very up-to-date in terms of malware experience."

"It allows us to have better knowledge of the way people use the tool and how we can improve their workflows."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is the advanced rate firewall protection, the URL filtering."

"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Security Complete for me are sandboxing and its threat-hunting capabilities."

"It protects emails and messages shared between users."

"One of the most valuable features includes elements such as host libraries."

"The tool's performance is good. It provides efficient updates quickly, even before threats are encountered in our environment. We've been using this solution for the last fifteen years and have found it very good. It helps to prevent ransomware attacks. We are already using its antivirus and firewall solutions. It has asset management and XDR features."

"Security Complete comes with antivirus plus EDR, which is a convergence of antivirus and EDR."

"The SONAR feature is valuable as it offers real-time protection and threat rejection."

"I am impressed with the tool's detection response."

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Cons

"The stability and performance of the solution are areas with shortcomings that need improvement."

"I would like to see a little more detail in the log. So, when an event occurs, I'd like to know not just when it happened and on what device, but what activity was taking place on the machine at the time so that we can drill down. If we get a false positive, we have to do a lot of research and go back and forth with our end-users to know why it was a false positive. So, having a little more detail around detections and events would probably be my most asked feature."

"Malwarebytes should improve its mobile compatibility."

"They could come up with better reporting capabilities."

"They can include advanced scanning and improve reporting. I scan malware on the pen drive. Some more reports need to be added for that. It should also provide better protection because we have a new version of the malware."

"It would be better if updates could be downloaded, and deployed, on-premises to avoid low bandwidth causing issues."

"The EPP solution lacks the sophisticated artificial intelligence required for automating reports and letting you know about things in real-time. It stops a suspicious activity in real-time, but it doesn't let you know in real-time. You have to look at a report, and then you find out that something is wrong. You have to manually kick off a scan. With the Advanced EDR solutions, Malwarebytes has the ability to alert you in real-time, but they still don't do automatic remediation or quarantining of devices. That is something that you still have to do manually. So, the endpoint protection piece, which is just like their basic endpoint protection, lacks AI. For the advanced detection and response piece, there is an add-on that comes with it, but it still doesn't go far enough in terms of automatic remediation of viruses. It won't separate that virus from your network if something happens. You have to manually go there and do it."

"The product could be improved in blocking malicious traffic, such as communication with known malicious IP addresses."

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"Symantec Endpoint Security Complete could improve by integrating more easily with other Symantec security products."

"The solution is a pretty expensive product. While it provides good service, considering the price, it is hard to tell about the benefits."

"The Threat Defense for Active Directory feature has a problem in that it is not possible to deploy it within a hybrid management architecture... we would have to migrate all the infrastructure to be managed by the cloud to deploy this feature, so we have not deployed it."

"Symantec could have better support for iOS and Android mobile devices."

"Enhancements in malware analysis and behavior detection would be beneficial."

"Instead of the updates, the tool needs to come up with a concept similar to Veritas."

"The product’s scalability must be improved."

"The solution's support is not available over the weekends. We also need to have the DLP, endpoint security, and encryption integrated into one agent."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe the retail price is between $40 and $50 per copy."

"Malwarebytes is a cost-effective product."

"It is really expensive. We've got between 30 and 40 licenses every year, and for the number of licenses that we have, we're finding that Malwarebytes on average costs between $900 and $1,000 more per year than comparable options. We're paying about $3,300 per year for these licenses. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"We expect to pay $1,000 USD a month, depending on the number of users."

"The platform pricing is competitive with other antivirus products."

"I would say that it's affordable. It costs much less than Sentinel One, CrowdStrike, or anything of that nature. But, at the same time, you are getting what you pay for. So I would say it's one of the best when you're comparing traditional NextGen AVs like Webroot that aren't the best in the bunch."

"Its licensing is annual. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"Its cost is around $60 a machine. The cost of the total solution for 250 people is about $8,500 a year. If we add EDR to it, it will bring that cost up to about $15,000. The cost for Carbon Black is about $25,000, which is $10,000 more, but you get all AI functions with it."

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"Symantec Endpoint Security Complete is not expensive."

"I'm recommending going with three-year licensing, rather than the yearly licensing option for this product."

"The product's pricing is dependent on partnership levels. The solution's price is competitive compared to other solutions."

"It's cost-effective and well-suited for smaller to midrange companies."

"License renewal is not a straightforward process. I have a three-year subscription. It takes a long time to renew the license after three years. It is not proactive on that. The solution is expensive for the coverage that it does. I have to include other products to complement the protection that Symantec Endpoint Security Complete does not cover. We have to pay 18 euros. There are no additional support or maintenance costs."

"The pricing is good. It's good value for the money."

"In terms of costs, Symantec Endpoint Security Complete has become costlier compared to how much it was in the past. The cost of the product is very high now. The customer needs to pay extra for additional features, but not for technical support. For example, if you need an email gateway or if you are looking for URL filtering, you have to pay extra, and that's where the costs for Symantec Endpoint Security Complete become higher."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

University

Comms Service Provider

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Malwarebytes?

Ten times a day, improved signatures will be downloaded, so it is very up-to-date in terms of malware experience.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Malwarebytes?

I really hate the automatic rebilling without officially confirming it with me. It's an annoyance and they should at least confirm with me, like a month before they bill me.

What needs improvement with Malwarebytes?

It takes up too much space when it's trying to run in the background.

What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Security Complete?

The solution prevents any damage from viruses and provides risk mitigation for virus threats.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Security Complete?

Symantec Endpoint Security Full/Complete license is not expensive and advise using the full feature.

What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Security Complete?

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Overview

Malwarebytes Teams provides advanced threat protection and efficient detection and removal capabilities, featuring cloud-based management and robust endpoint security. It operates on Windows and Mac, emphasizing threat interception and the cloud-management interface.

Offering comprehensive protection, Malwarebytes Teams is recognized for its customizable and user-friendly interface. The anti-exploit feature effectively intercepts threats in Office applications, while frequent updates maintain security standards. Efficient scanning, threat response, and rollback features are highly valued, as is its ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse environments. Remote accessibility and cloud management enhance its robust endpoint protection.

What are the key features of Malwarebytes Teams?

Comprehensive Threat Protection: Advanced detection and removal for malware.
Cloud-Based Management: Manage security conveniently from the cloud.
Anti-Exploit Feature: Protects against threats in Office applications.
Efficient Scanning: Quick and effective threat detection.
Threat Response and Rollback: Swift response with rollback capabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Enhanced Security: Continuous updates and strong endpoint protection.
Integration Flexibility: Works well with existing environments.
Reporting Capabilities: Offers effective reporting and monitoring.
Remote Accessibility: Manage security from any location.

Malwarebytes Teams is widely implemented in cybersecurity across industries for endpoint security. Organizations deploy it for malware detection, intrusion protection, and compliance scanning, relying on its antivirus capabilities and ransomware rollback. It serves as a secondary tool alongside primary systems to enhance security on both Windows and Mac environments, particularly valued for monitoring usage behaviors without controlling endpoints.

Malwarebytes

Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) Complete delivers comprehensive protection for all your traditional and mobile devices across the entire attack chain. Symantec endpoint innovations include behavioral isolation, Active Directory security, and Threat Hunter technologies to protect your endpoints against sophisticated threats and targeted attacks. For higher return-on-investment and lower total cost of ownership, this single-agent solution supports on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based deployments.

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Malwarebytes Teams vs. Symantec Endpoint Security Complete