Comparison
Malwarebytes for Mac scans for malware free on demand, the only one of seven Mac suites checked on October 20, 2026 that doesn't limit that scan to a trial; CoreLock's free scan looks at different things: running apps, network, app permissions, startup items, AI agents and the Downloads folder. Malwarebytes offers no login and background items view and, like the other six suites, doesn't show which app is using the camera or mic on a Mac.
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Malwarebytes's column was checked on October 20, 2026 against its own pages and dated reviews (sources below). Rows with nothing checked are left out.
| Feature | CoreLock | Malwarebytes |
|---|---|---|
| App permission audit | Free. Lists the apps macOS has granted Screen Recording, Accessibility, Full Disk Access, Input Monitoring, camera and microphone (needs Full Disk Access) | Not offered |
| Shows which app is using the camera or mic | Free, in the menu bar. It doesn't record or block the camera | Not offered on Mac |
| On-demand malware scan | Free: the Downloads folder, against a built-in malware-hash list and 19 YARA rules. Deep file scans need Pro | Free |
| Firewall | Free switches for the macOS Firewall and Stealth mode (admin password needed). No per-app connection blocking | Paid (connection blocking) |
| Login and background items | Free: startup items are one of the six checks in the scan | Not offered |
Its on-demand scan is: of seven Mac suites checked on October 20, 2026, Malwarebytes is the only one that scans free rather than only in a trial. Firewall or connection blocking is a paid feature.
As checked on October 20, 2026, Malwarebytes has no app permission audit and no login and background items view, and doesn't show camera or mic use on a Mac. CoreLock's free scan includes startup items and, with Full Disk Access, the apps macOS has granted Screen Recording, Accessibility, Full Disk Access, Input Monitoring, camera and microphone; its menu bar shows which app is using the camera or mic.
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