The best Windows antivirus software for business users

During March and April 2020 we continuously evaluated 17 endpoint protection products using settings as provided by the vendor. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Windows 10: April 2020

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus 19.7 & 20.1		91.7	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 6.6		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 6.6		100	83.3	100›
Check Point Endpoint Security 81.10		100	83.3	100›
Cylance Protect 2.0		66.7	100	66.7›
ESET Endpoint Security 7.2		91.7	91.7	100›
F-Secure PSB Computer Protection 19 & 20		100	100	100›
G Data AntiVirus Business 14.3		91.7	91.7	91.7›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.2		91.7	100	100›
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.6		83.3	100	100›
Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus 4.18		91.7	91.7	100›
Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00		91.7	100	91.7›
Sophos Intercept X Advanced 10.8		83.3	91.7	100›
Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2		100	91.7	100›
Trend Micro Apex One 14.0		91.7	100	100›
VIPRE Security EndpointSecurity 11.0		100	100	100›
Vmware Carbon Black Cloud 3.5		100	66.7	100›