Malwarebytes Teams vs ZoneAlarm comparison

The compared Malwarebytes and Check Point Software Technologies solutions aren't in the same category. Malwarebytes is ranked #22 in EPP , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 2.1% mindshare in the category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #18 in Anti-Malware Tools , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Malwarebytes users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Check Point Software Technologies users who would recommend it.

Malwarebytes Teams

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90% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Malwarebytes Teams

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

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Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (22nd)

ZoneAlarm

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

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Anti-Malware Tools (18th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. Malwarebytes Teams is designed for Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) and holds a mindshare of 2.1%, up 1.7% compared to last year.
ZoneAlarm, on the other hand, focuses on Anti-Malware Tools, holds 2.2% mindshare, down 2.3% since last year.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Malwarebytes Teams	2.1%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	7.8%
CrowdStrike Falcon	6.7%
Other	83.4%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ZoneAlarm	2.2%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	8.1%
F-Secure Total	3.9%
Other	85.8%

Anti-Malware Tools

Featured Reviews

Davina Becker

Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot

Provides protection against malware but needs improved billing transparency

I can only speak to it on a personal level. If someone is considering it, they should test it on their own systems. I can't personally recommend it because each person has their own needs. While it may work for me as a malware antivirus solution, I can't recommend it to someone else who may have a different system or use case. I rate the overall solution 7.5 out of 10. Malwarebytes protects me against malware. If they fix the pricing model so it's not automatically charging me, the rating could improve. Until then, I can't give it an 8.

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Bala_Krishna

Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd

Security suite has protected individual devices from threats, while installation and network features require improvements

BIG-IP is actually the LTM, Link Load Balancer, which comes with ASM, meaning Application Security Module. It consists of multiple modules, such as ASM, SWG, and a domain DNS manager. ZoneAlarm allows defining trusted and public networks, which helps maintain security in public Wi-Fi environments. It offers comprehensive protection, securing PCs against threats. Users do not experience any system slowdowns while scanning. Harmony Browser protects all your browsing activity and is bundled with Harmony Endpoint and Harmony Connect. It provides a small but effective security layer and sometimes comes packaged with the larger Harmony suite.

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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

"I was very satisfied with Malwarebytes in terms of its antivirus abilities."

"The technical support services are good."

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

"I like the solution's ability to detect potentially unwanted programs. For some reason, it seems superior to other solutions, or at least in comparison to McAfee."

"When it comes to frontend protections, it has some of the best definitions. In addition, they do traditional signature and heuristic detection a lot better than Microsoft and some other players in that space."

"The solution is very good at scanning."

"This solution helps us by providing central management of anti-malware and anti-exploit functionality."

"The solution has a good management interface."

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"It is easy to use through interfaces and easy to configure each of the customizations we created based on the characteristics that we wanted."

"Personally, I find the Game Mode of the Firewall very useful."

"It is quick and easy to configure."

"ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers."

"It gives us security for the users' mobiles and ends up protecting us in a significant way."

"The phone access scan stands out as the most valuable feature for me."

"The solution maintains reasonable scalability."

"The product's most valuable feature is the detection engine due to its ability to identify threats."

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Cons

"Malwarebytes is not there in the reports from Gartner or IDC...If we look at the market trends and the industry, most customers look at Gartner's reports to identify whether a product is a leader, challenger, or a big product, depending on which they choose."

"Notifications are lacking."

"We have noticed that when the solution is doing the scanning, all the scanning activities make the device heavier. It slows down your machine."

"The product is a little bit more expensive than the other brands."

"We experience a lot of false positives."

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

"Malwarebytes is too simplistic. From a SOC IR perspective, it doesn't give you very much data around it. It doesn't tie things or provide SHA-1 and SHA-256 detection information, which makes it hard to do an additional investigation."

"There is room for improvement in the way it is deployed, in terms of being able to distribute it. Right now we have to get our hands on a machine to deploy it. It would be nice if there was an easier system."

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"The solution's efficiency in threat containment and overall protection needs improvement."

"Currently, the client is only available for the Windows Operating System but it would be good if it were released for Mac OS as well."

"Perhaps the primary area for potential enhancement is to make it faster, ensuring a more seamless experience while maintaining robust security features."

"They need to update and improve the features available for Mac."

"Some of our users say that the interface is a little bit outdated for 2020, and want it to be more modern and cozy."

"ZoneAlarm should be a light application that does not take too much memory in mobile phones."

"We'd like better performance of the network equipment. There are high-speed environments where an immediate response is required."

"I would like it to be integrated with the Check Point centralization solution like Infinity Portal. It would be great to be able to manage it through the same website."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"The price of Malwarebytes is in the middle range compared to other vendors."

"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."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the product's pricing a seven."

"The licensing is per seat, with clients being a little less expensive than servers. If we need more licenses, we can accomplish that within a day. As Malwarebytes adds new features to their product, such as DNS filtering and a patching module, they want to charge us more even though we're a premium user, which isn't ideal."

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

"The cost may be something in the ballpark of $20-25 a year per computer."

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"This is a freeware product and I recommend using it."

"We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for ZoneAlarm, which is cheap."

"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."

"The pricing is reasonable, with a yearly renewal license costing seventy dollars."

"We use the free version of the software, but it can be upgraded to the paid Extreme Security edition."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

10%

University

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

12%

Hospitality Company

11%

Educational Organization

Outsourcing Company

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	14
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

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.

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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.

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What needs improvement with Malwarebytes?

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

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ZoneAlarm?

ZoneAlarm has an acceptable price. Not much detail can be provided as I am not the one to judge the price.

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What needs improvement with ZoneAlarm?

Check Point support needs improvement. Currently rated at 9 out of 10, more support is required. There are some concerns on support that need addressing. The integration of new products with their ...

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What is your primary use case for ZoneAlarm?

I work with vendors such as F5 and deal with F5 as a reseller. I work with F5 BIG-IP regarding F5 Shape Security. BIG-IP Advanced WAF is what I work with regarding BIG-IP DNS or BIG-IP AFM. Advance...

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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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

ZoneAlarm protects you by preventing hackers from remotely accessing and controlling your device, and lets you know which apps have excessive permissions so you can decide whether they threaten your privacy.

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Sample Customers

Knutson Construction

Terma, Optix, Samsung Research Amercia, SF Police Credit Union, Independence Care System, Mattias Thomsen, Carmel Partners, Desert Research Institute, CRIF, FXCM Inc, US State Agency

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