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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/AAvast offers their business class antivirus application, simply Avast Business Antivirus, which the vendor boasts as having a 100% malware detection rate and a centralized management platform to monitor threats network-wide across all connected endpoints, in editions for Windows, MacOS, and Windows Server.

    $407.99

    per year 11 devices (plans for 11+ devices)

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Microsoft Defender ATP) is a holistic, cloud delivered endpoint security solution that includes risk-based vulnerability management and assessment, attack surface reduction, behavioral based and cloud-powered next generation protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), automatic investigation and remediation, managed hunting services, rich APIs, and unified security management.

    $2.50

    per user/per month

    Pricing
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Editions & Modules
    Avast Essential Business Security
    $37.09
    per year per device (11+ devices)
    Avast Premium Business Security
    $46.75
    per year per device (11+ devices)
    Avast Ultimate Business Security
    $56.77
    per year per device (11+ devices)
    Academic
    $2.50
    per user/per month
    Standalone
    $5.20
    per user/per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsSmall Business plans cover 11+ devices. Discounts are available for the first year (up to 20%).—
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    Community Pulse
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Considered Both Products
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    Chose Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions
    If you've gone all in with Microsoft 365 then Avast Business Antivirus starts to look less useful and at best provides secondary coverage. We made the switch recently as the feature set in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is deeper and can provide a lot more insight across the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions
    For up to 10 users, Avast Antivirus is best suited for SMB. The well known interface for home users makes the switch to Avast Business Antivirus seamless. I ran a few virus detection scenarios and found that basically all antiviruses out there work as advertised. Known viruses …
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    MDE is a complete solution from one vendor.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    The biggest advantage over their relationship is the Windows Defender and how it doesn't affect the performance of the computer as most other antiviruses do. Even when you are doing an upgrade, the computer will counteract with the same performance. On the other hand, it does …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    117 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    109 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    113 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
    Features
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    Feature
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    8.3
    56 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings7.753 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.155 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings8.955 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings9.454 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings7.252 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings8.955 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    8.4
    (99 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    If a company is in
    need of an anti-virus that would help them in saving their data against all
    kinds of virus attacks then Avast is just a witty option. The utilization of
    cyberspace is inevitable and it is necessary to make it secure and Avast is a
    good option. There can be multiple powerful antivirus tools but the price of it
    is highly suitable and is the cheapest among its competitors.
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    Microsoft
    Because of its integration with Windows, it is very easy to deploy and manage. Any IT department should be able to leverage the software and interface. The admin portal provides weighted recommendations that comprise the Secure Store, offering admins, security teams, and business owners valuable insights into their security footprint without requiring a strong security background. The software would be ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that cannot dedicate resources to security. Larger enterprises would also benefit, but may require the enhanced license.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    • Avast Business Antivirus does particularly well detecting any threads in real time in order to it's live scanner that's constantly detecting any changes in your system.
    • Avast Business Antivirus is very good with your system resources saving you time when you are on demanding tasks that can make your system slow.
    • Avast Business Antivirus is amazing keeping constantly updated with latest virus and threads definitions that can harm your system keeping it secure all the time.
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    Microsoft
    • One, it's crazy lightweight, so compared to some of the competitors that we also have used with our security services, it's really lightweight and so I don't have a lot of overhead on the system that it's running on.
    • It does really fantastic PowerShell integration.
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    Cons
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    • Alerts - these are handy for sure, but some alerts, when turned on, can flood your Inbox. I'd like to see a more granular approach that sets limits on how many times an alert will be delivered.
    • Fingerprint access on the mobile app would be awesome.
    • Aside from that, some of the menu paths are not straightforward. Like the install client creation can only be done from the dashboard (to my knowledge) when it should be done from the policy and/or device pages. Make the interface a little more intuitive.
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    Microsoft
    • So the fact that Defender for Endpoint still works with signatures is actually, I don't know, a little difficult for us because, I mean, since Microsoft trusts those signatures, you can easily inject code. And we've done it many times. To show that you can inject code through vulnerabilities like CV 2013, 99, and 33 but still keep the signature. So because of the trust of those signatures, the malware just kind of slides into the environment without Defender knowing. That's the first part. The second part is that the behavioral analysis is not precisely its Prime. It's not Defender's best capability for endpoints. So, Defender does not identify all behaviors considered by other EDRs in the market.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Cost add-ons for Security features is nickel and diming the process to keep pace with cybercrime. Limited Education budgets require us to be more pro-active in finding cost-effective measures to protect our devices, staff and students. Defender is a strong, well-featured product that is pricing itself out of the education market
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    It offers multiple security features and integrates well with Microsoft ecosystems. A workflow for threat detection, investigation, automated remediation, and a centralized dashboard is an added advantage. This application is mainly designed for experienced users; new users may feel challenged.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint chugs along just fine no matter what we throw at it and what systems it's running on. It doesn't take up a lot of resources either, so that's welcomed.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easy on memory and resources on clients.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    I gave this rating because after using this fantastic product. Everything is under my control and also all my databases are secure enough and also quite convenient to be managed. Thus, it’s a really good application in each and every regard that totally supports me in the best way.
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    Microsoft
    The first time I tried to onboard my macOS endpoints to MDE I struggled for quite a bit. I had to reach out to Microsoft's MDE support team. The tech was very helpful in walking me through the steps during a screen share session
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    Implementation Rating
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Deployment was handled by our team here and everything went pretty smoothly. We did have a few hiccups in our test group, but that only took a bit to get ironed out.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    We once had an experience of using the AVG AntiVirus Business Edition for eight months and we experienced something surprising that it was not effective and active much as the prices were also too low as compared to Avast Business Antivirus. In short, to explain, Avast Business Antivirus is just [an] amazing antivirus and is working well enough with our organization to protect our systems. From our side, Avast is the best antivirus platform to experience by any organization.
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    Microsoft
    Cylance's policy is to block everything and requires an active person to monitor and unblock legitimate processes. As updates and software continue to evolve, it is a full-time job to be a Cylance administrator. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a set-and-forget solution that catches threats when they occur and leaves you to focus on your work unimpeded.
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    Scalability
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is easily scaled from small orgs to giant enterprises.
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    Return on Investment
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
    • With Avast Business Antivirus, we can focus on other things and not worry about virus and malware attacks
    • The cost of deploying Avast Business Antivirus is low compared to what we can spend in the event of a malware or virus attack
    • While it is not the cheapest option, it is worth the cost considering the level of protection and all the features that it offers.
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    Microsoft
    • Reduced incidents of security breaches lead to lower remediation costs and avoid potential financial losses and reputational damage.
    • Reduces the need for additional third-party security solutions and training, thereby lowering overall security management costs.
    • Increased efficiency and productivity of IT staff lead to better allocation of resources and cost savings.
    • Reduces the risk of fines and sanctions associated with non-compliance, ensuring business continuity and protecting revenue.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions Screenshots

    Screenshot of Avast Business Hub - Online Management Console for Avast Small Business Solutions.Screenshot of Device client UI - Ransomware Shield

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Screenshots

    Screenshot of blocked activitiesScreenshot of Detects & respondsScreenshot of discovers vulnerabilityScreenshot of Eliminates blind spotsScreenshot of Risk management