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Best Business Antivirus Software in 2026

Protecting an organization’s devices means considering both security capabilities and how coverage is managed. Compared on behavior monitoring, ransomware protection, real-time protection, and web protection, the entries provide several stated safeguards to weigh. Supported platforms and device limits help clarify where coverage applies, while a central management console is relevant to administration. AVG Secure Browser, Bitdefender Total Security, and Heimdal Security are among the options shown. Review free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside the protection and management details that matter for your organization.

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    ClamAV

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

    ClamAV provides scanning tools, frequent database updates, and coverage across several operating systems and file formats.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Heimdal Security

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3

    Heimdal offers a broad security platform for organizations and separate home-user plans for three PCs.

    7.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Comodo Advanced Endpoint Protection

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose Comodo Advanced Endpoint Protection if your business needs endpoint protection with automatic containment and coverage for servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.

    6.5 From $4/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    CrowdStrike Falcon for Mobile

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Falcon for Mobile if your organization needs mobile threat detection, device trust visibility, and deployment options across Android and iOS.

    6.4 From $7.99/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Consider Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite if your organization needs centrally managed protection across varied network assets, including offline networks.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Emsisoft Business Security

    by Emsisoft Business Security
    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Choose Emsisoft Business Security if your business needs centrally managed protection for Windows workstations and servers, with automation and remote administration included.

    6.4 From $1.10/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    eScan Corporate

    Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1

    eScan Corporate combines multiple security controls with a console for managing corporate devices.

    6.3 Pricing on request · 15-day trial Visit site
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    G DATA Endpoint Protection

    Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Choose G DATA Endpoint Protection if your organization needs centrally managed protection for computer and mobile endpoints, including mobile device controls.

    6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Heimdal Patch & Asset Management

    Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1

    Choose Heimdal Patch & Asset Management if you need centralized patching across operating systems and third-party applications, especially in an MSP environment.

    6.2 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Kaspersky combines broad endpoint controls with centralized management and several deployment options. The Select-to-Next transition and partner-only sales are worth clarifying before choosing a plan.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    6.1 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Avast Essential Business Security

    by Avast Essential Business Security
    Paid MacWebWindows

    Avast Essential Business Security combines threat protection with online device management for small businesses. Check supported systems and the Hub requirement, especially if managing macOS devices.

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    Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud

    by Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud
    Free trial APIExtensionLinux+3

    Seqrite combines endpoint threat protection with centralized administration, patching, and deployment options. Pricing is on request, and a trial is listed for evaluation.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Trend Micro Worry-Free Services

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Worry-Free Services combines endpoint and mobile protection with higher-tier email, collaboration, and XDR options.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AVG AntiVirus Business Edition

    Paid Windows

    AVG AntiVirus Business Edition combines endpoint threat protection with a web-based management console for Windows businesses.

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    Symantec IT Management Suite

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Symantec IT Management Suite if you need cloud-based management across Windows, macOS, and Linux with patching, deployment, and security controls.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ThreatDown Endpoint Protection

    Paid LinuxMacWindows

    ThreatDown combines endpoint protection with cloud-console management and tiered security bundles. Pricing is on request, so organizations will need to ask about the cost of the required plan.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ESET Endpoint Security

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.7 30-day trial Visit site
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    Sophos Endpoint

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1

    Sophos Endpoint lists several protection capabilities and broad platform support, with a central management console. The 30-day trial offers a way to evaluate it, while pricing requires a request.

    4.6 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    4.4 31-day trial Visit site
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    WatchGuard Patch Management

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1
    4.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Trellix Endpoint Security

    Paid LinuxMacWindows
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    4.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site

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