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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)

    Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen

    Score6 out of 10
    N/ATrend Micro offers the Smart Protection Suite with XGen, an endpoint security suite including data loss prevention and mobile device protection. The Smart Prtection Endpoint Suite is the basic edition. The Smart Protection Complete Suite also includes a message security gateway for specific applications (e.g. Office 365, Skye, Sharepoint, etc.) and web security gateway for extended capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    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)
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    Pricing Offerings
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    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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    Considered Both Products
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
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    Trend Micro
    Chose Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    We selected Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite because we originally deployed with their company and it was best on cost savings to stick with the same company. The products are getting better, and we have more ability to look into our devices for malicious infections. The …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    78%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions and Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Feature
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions
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    Ratings
    Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    9.7
    9 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (8 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    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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    Trend Micro
    As mentioned earlier, privacy and financial transaction threats will continue to risk with the current and rapid rise in tech tools/computer software. And handling such threats is NOT a core competency for many businesses. So, a paid version of such a robust systems comes well recommended - especially for those users who often use mobile banking or pay via cellphone apps
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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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    Trend Micro
    • Its easy deployment I have installation on servers
    • The level of detail in the logs is very comfortable
    • Virtual patching that you use is unique
    • Consumes few system resources
    • Its high rate of effectiveness in detecting threats
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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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    Trend Micro
    • During run-time you would feel that systems are slow.
    • Ability to detect cyber attack and response to cyber attacks can be improved.
    • Support for advanced malware, botnets can be improved.
    • Some investigation module are provided as optional add-on, so they should be integrated.
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    Usability
    Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
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    Trend Micro
    We deployed the trial version of Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen. The trial was applied to 3 users including one from accounts to check all angles. Considering the overall performance, as detailed in prior specifics, we found it to be a very close contended to Spybot-Search and Destroy, that we have been using since 10++ years. In fact, since the later does not have an andriod app, we are, most likely, shifting to this product after locating and evaluating 2-3 close competitors. Our experience with Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen began with its free "Trend micro housecall" around 8 years before. The minuses - 1. It does seem to be a little more resource intensive vs. Spybot search and destroy 2. The absence of cookie cleaning and associated tiered options (the kind of cookies I want to retain or delete) is one big gap
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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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    Trend Micro
    I have only had to contact technical support once, which in itself shows what a good product this is, and I received spot-on advice from the person I contacted.
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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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    Trend Micro
    Everything I've used and installed before and since has been easier to implement and support. TM had attractive pricing, however, that was negated by the overall experience.
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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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    Trend Micro
    • We have stopped multiple infections of ransomware from spreading.
    • Lost some productivity when database crashed
    • Updates tend to slow system down
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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