The best Windows antivirus software for business users

During November and December 2020 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: December 2020

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security 9.0		100	100	83.3›
Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus 20.8 & 20.9		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 6.6		100	91.7	91.7›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 6.6		100	75	91.7›
Check Point Endpoint Security 83.20		100	91.7	100›
Comodo Client Security 12		100	91.7	91.7›
ESET Endpoint Security 7.3		100	100	100›
F-Secure PSB Computer Protection 20		100	91.7	100›
Fireeye Endpoint Security 32.30		91.7	100	100›
G Data AntiVirus Business 15.0		100	91.7	100›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.4		100	100	100›
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.7		100	91.7	100›
Microsoft Defender Antivirus 4.18		100	100	100›
Sangfor Endpoint Secure Protect 3.2		100	100	58.3›
Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00		91.7	91.7	91.7›
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		100	66.7	100›