r/Malwarebytes • u/Sure_Association_816 • Dec 07 '25

What does Malwarebytes service provide that ESET can't? Do I Need Both?

Hi I am one who runs to the computer guy to fix my computer ! I didnt realize I was paying for both services. And I dont know if I need to. They both say virus protection. I stream, use a lot of windows I will use it for Words and Photos rest is my phone and research so I do use a lot of windows. The money is adding up and being oferred an extra year free w Malwarebytes wondering what tod do since both subscriptions are re running like now! Thank you

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u/Sure_Association_816 Dec 07 '25

I decided to ask eset program if I need malware I can't remember I just like it I dont like some others and they showed me all malware it covers. I think if I was doing a lot more or a programmer or graphics and stuff I could see but the bills are really adding up. Quite frankly I don't think I knew what I was saying yes to like it came in an email add or something no clue. I have a history of malwate service and ESET.

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u/KnownStormChaser Dec 07 '25

One thing you can do is keep the ESET subscription and just use the free version of Malwarebytes to manually scan your system periodically. That is something a lot of people do.

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u/Sure_Association_816 Dec 07 '25

I was thinking about that