The best Windows antivirus software for business users

During November and December 2018 we continuously evaluated 16 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 2018

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
Avast Antivirus Business 18.6 & 18.8		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 6.6		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Elite 6.6		100	91.7	100›
ESET Endpoint Security 7.0		91.7	83.3	100›
F-Secure PSB Computer Protection 18.14 &18.17		100	91.7	100›
G Data AntiVirus Business 14.1		100	75	100›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.0		100	100	100›
Kaspersky Small Office Security 6		100	100	100›
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.6		100	83.3	100›
Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus 4.18		100	91.7	91.7›
Palo Alto Networks Traps 5.0		75	91.7	91.7›
Seqrite Endpoint Security 17.00		83.3	100	75›
Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 10.8		100	58.3	100›
Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2		100	100	100›
Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud 22.15		100	100	100›
Trend Micro Office Scan 12.0		100	100	100›