Malwarebytes Teams vs WatchGuard EPDR comparison

Malwarebytes and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Malwarebytes is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.5, while WatchGuard is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.8. Malwarebytes holds a 2.1% mindshare in EPP, compared to WatchGuard’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Malwarebytes users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.

Malwarebytes Teams

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 9, 2025

Malwarebytes Teams and WatchGuard EPDR compete in the business security solution category. While both offer robust features, WatchGuard EPDR is often favored due to its advanced capabilities.

Features: Malwarebytes focuses on threat detection and removal, featuring strong anti-ransomware protection and easy cloud management. It provides noteworthy reporting and rollback functionalities. WatchGuard EPDR excels in patch and remote management, delivering comprehensive virus and application control. It effectively detects malicious activities and automates security tasks through its cloud-based console.

Room for Improvement: Malwarebytes Teams could reduce false positives and improve system integration, reporting details, and mobile compatibility. WatchGuard EPDR may enhance endpoint support, especially for older systems, virtual patching features, and managing false positives and software deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Malwarebytes Teams offers deployment options across on-premises, public, and private clouds, receiving positive feedback for technical support, though enterprise solution maturity is desired. WatchGuard EPDR supports diverse environments, primarily public cloud deployment, with its technical support receiving high praise despite some responsiveness concerns.

Pricing and ROI: Malwarebytes Teams is cost-effective but occasionally considered pricier than alternatives, with automatic rebilling issues. Its pricing remains competitive within its class. WatchGuard EPDR, similarly priced, is valued against costlier solutions like Palo Alto. Both demonstrate ROI by enhancing staff productivity and security, though some users have yet to see direct financial benefits.

To learn more, read our detailed Malwarebytes Teams vs. WatchGuard EPDR Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Malwarebytes Teams

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WatchGuard EPDR

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

10th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Malwarebytes Teams is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard EPDR is 2.0%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
WatchGuard EPDR	2.0%
Malwarebytes Teams	2.1%
Other	95.9%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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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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Norlia Jalani

Section Head, Information Technology at a transportation company with 201-500 employees

Using cloud-based console for software inventory management and email alerts

I have no idea if I use some automation functions. I can't find any disadvantages; maybe that is because many companies haven't used it. I would prefer to see some features such as AI in antivirus solutions. I appreciate reporting, but it could be better with monthly reporting or auto-generated monthly reports.

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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

"It comprehensively finds and removes malicious software."

"It's very versatile and thorough."

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

"The most valuable feature is that it stops malware, which is important."

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

"The installation process is very easy, especially since it is on the cloud."

"Provides successful ransomware shut down operations."

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

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"WatchGuard EPDR improves organization primarily by supporting the IT team rather than the end users directly. It helps IT teams accomplish more with fewer people. One of its standout features is the patch management solution, which allows companies without up-to-date services like WSUS to manage patches for Windows and Linux systems. Additionally, it provides the usual endpoint protection features such as virus and malware protection, application control, and website control."

"It allows us to stop activation windows."

"The protection from malware is the most important feature. It has some endpoint information about the vehicle of the virus, malware, etc. It is also stable and easy to install, and they also provide good technical support."

"The reporting feature is valuable."

"It offers an easy initial setup."

"The interface is great."

"The best features of WatchGuard EPDR are the remote management features; we currently use it to set a default admin account on all machines through the console, which was a good feature that I was not even aware of until a colleague used it over the last two weeks to implement that change."

"The feature I find most valuable is the advance search engine."

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Cons

"If they want to compete with bigger players, they should consider adding items like threat detection and website warnings."

"We experience a lot of false positives."

"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."

"Notifications are lacking."

"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."

"The free version is effective, however, the paid version is pricey compared to it."

"I really hate the automatic rebuilding without even asking. It's just an annoyance that they should at least ask me, like a month before they bill me."

"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."

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"The stability could be improved. My teammates who use Panda Security and I have experienced some issues."

"We do get the odd false positive when we're trying to install the software."

"An area for improvement would be the software deployment to seamlessly deploy software packages across multiple machines simultaneously, and to enhance the remote monitoring capabilities."

"The software has performance issues due to its requirements on the processor."

"The only part I really don't use as much is their firewall. It's a bit superfluous. Most people have their own firewall in place, so they don't really need that part portion of the solution."

"Panda Security Adaptive Defense is stable. However, when updates are being done on the computers we can experience some troubles because the computers need to be restarted. When we start the computers they are not functioning correctly and we have not received proper feedback regarding this random issue."

"Improvements could be made in terms of how the reporting is structured."

"The implementation was difficult."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Yearly, it is around $50 per client."

"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."

"Malwarebytes is a cost-effective product."

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

"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."

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

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

"It is expensive."

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"Our licensing fee is 1M Euro per month, so it is about 80 Euro's per user."

"Customers need to pay monthly licensing costs for Panda Security Adaptive Defense, which is not expensive."

"The solution is priced well for what features it provides."

"There is a license needed to use this solution and it is approximately $30 annually."

"I don't think Panda's license is too expensive, but they're charging more than it's worth. It's a yearly license. For 1,000 endpoints, it's around $18,000."

"The solution's pricing is better compared to other products."

"The licensing is subscription-based and priced well compared to other endpoint security solutions."

"Panda is cloud-only and comes at a reasonable cost. It is a set price per seat."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

10%

University

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Hospitality 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	26
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	2

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 do you like most about WatchGuard EPDR?

The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WatchGuard EPDR?

The price of the solution is okay. It's all right.

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What needs improvement with WatchGuard EPDR?

I would not be able to say what areas of WatchGuard EPDR have improved, as I do not work with the product myself so much anymore. I just used to assist with installation and deployment, especially ...

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Compared 3% 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

EDR for continuous monitoring that prevents the execution of unknown processes. Behavioral analysis and detection of IoAs (indicators of attack) scripts, macros, etc.
Automatic detection and response for targeted attacks and in-memory exploits. Endpoint protection capabilities such as URL filtering, device control and managed firewall.
Zero-Trust Application and Threat Hunting features delivered as managed services. Lightweight agent and easy-to-use Cloud-based console with detailed reporting.

WatchGuard

Sample Customers

Knutson Construction

Indra, Valea AB, Fineit, Aemcom, Data Solutions INC., Gloucestershire NHS, Golden Star Resources Ltd, Hispania Racing Team, Instituto Dos Museus e da ConserÊo, Escuelas Pias Provincia Emaus, Axiom Housing Association, Municipality of Bjuv, Lesedi Nuclear, Mullsj_ municipality, Eng. skolan Norr AB, Dalakraft AB, Peter Green Haulage Ltd

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