The best Windows antivirus software for business users
During November and December 2019 we continuously evaluated 15 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 2019
Producer | Certified | Protection | Performance | Usability |
Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus 19.7 | 100 | 91.7 | 91.7› | |
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 6.6 | 100 | 91.7 | 91.7› | |
Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 6.6 | 100 | 75 | 91.7› | |
ESET Endpoint Security 7.1 | 83.3 | 100 | 100› | |
G Data AntiVirus Business 14.2 | 91.7 | 83.3 | 100› | |
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.1 & 11.2 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Kaspersky Small Office Security 7 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.6 | 83.3 | 100 | 100› | |
McAfee Small Business Security 18.1 & 18.2 | 83.3 | 100 | 100› | |
Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus 4.18 | 100 | 91.7 | 91.7› | |
Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00 | 100 | 91.7 | 91.7› | |
Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 10.8 | 100 | 91.7 | 91.7› | |
Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud 22.19 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Trend Micro Apex One 14.0 | 100 | 91.7 | 91.7› |
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Usability
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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