The best Windows antivirus software for business users

During January and February 2021 we continuously evaluated 19 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: February 2021

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security 9.0		91.7	100	100›
Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus 20.9 & 20.10		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 6.6		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 6.6		100	75	100›
Check Point Endpoint Security 83.20		100	91.7	100›
Comodo Client Security 12		100	91.7	91.7›
ESET Endpoint Security 8.0		100	100	100›
F-Secure PSB Computer Protection 20 & 21		100	100	100›
Fireeye Endpoint Security 32.30		75	100	100›
G Data Endpoint Protection Business 15.0		100	91.7	100›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.5		100	100	100›
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.7		100	100	100›
Microsoft Defender Antivirus 4.18		100	100	100›
Sangfor Endpoint Secure Protect 3.2		100	100	100›
Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00		75	100	100›
Sophos Intercept X Advanced 10.8		100	91.7	100›
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete 14.3		100	100	100›
Trend Micro Apex One 14.0		100	100	100›
Vmware Carbon Black Cloud 3.6		91.7	66.7	100›