The best Windows antivirus software for business users

During July and August 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: August 2020

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security 9.0		100	100	100›
Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus 20.4 & 20.5		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 6.6		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 6.6		100	83.3	100›
Cylance Protect 2.1		50	91.7	58.3›
ESET Endpoint Security 7.3		100	91.7	100›
F-Secure PSB Computer Protection 20		100	100	100›
Fireeye Endpoint Security 32.30		75	83.3	100›
G Data AntiVirus Business 14.3		100	91.7	100›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.4		100	100	100›
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.6		100	91.7	100›
Microsoft Defender Antivirus 4.18		100	100	100›
Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00		100	100	100›
Sophos Intercept X Advanced 10.8		83.3	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 3.5		83.3	58.3	91.7›