# Best Antivirus Software - Page 3

  *By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)*

   Endpoint antivirus software is any program that prevents and/or detects the presence of malicious software within an endpoint device. These tools typically contain detection features for identifying potential malware and computer viruses that attempt to, or actually penetrate, a device. Most tools possess some form of firewall to stop any virus, worm, trojan, or adware that attempts to penetrate the device. Companies use these tools to protect their devices and the sensitive information within them. These tools typically possess some feature to assess a device’s or network’s health and alert administrators of any infection present. This can help ensure each device in a company’s system is secure. These tools should not be confused with [firewall](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall) tools, which may have the same features, but also prevent hackers and other parties from penetrating networks and devices. Other endpoint security tools include [endpoint detection and response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) and [endpoint management](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management) software. EDR tools possess a wider range of capabilities for identifying malware and device penetration, along with tools to remove malicious elements. Endpoint management tools help users manage which devices are connected to networks and ensure the security features of those devices are up to date.

To qualify for inclusion in the Endpoint Antivirus category, a product must:

- Possess malware identification and/or removal features
- Possess anti-virus and/or antispyware features
- Show health status of individual devices
- Distribute updates as new virus signatures are detected





## Best Antivirus Software At A Glance

- **Leader:** [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [Heimdal](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews)


## Top-Rated Products (Ranked by G2 Score)
  ### 1. [VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/vipre-endpoint-security-cloud/reviews)
  VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud is a next-generation antivirus (NGAV) platform, a.k.a. Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), that detects and blocks malicious activity on your Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS desktops, laptops, and servers. Consistently ranked at the top of independent testing agencies' lists, VIPRE combines excellent detection with low false positives, minimal system impact, and an easy to use mobile-ready administrative console. Packed with other goodies such as integrated vulnerability and patch management, web access control, and DNS protection, VIPRE will keep you safe against even the most sophisticated threats.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 56

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [VIPRE Security](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vipre-security)
- **Year Founded:** 1994
- **HQ Location:** Clearwater, FL
- **Twitter:** @VIPRESecurity (8,297 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/11052300/ (234 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 48% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Alert Notifications (1 reviews)
- Antivirus Software (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Installation (1 reviews)
- Easy Setup (1 reviews)


  ### 2. [Symantec Enterprise Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-enterprise-cloud/reviews)
  Symantec Integrated Cyber Defense (ICD is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed to unify and streamline security across an organization's entire digital infrastructure. By integrating advanced threat protection, information security, identity management, and compliance solutions, ICD effectively safeguards enterprises against sophisticated cyber threats. This unified approach reduces the complexity and cost associated with managing multiple security products, while enhancing the organization's overall security posture. Key Features and Functionality: - Endpoint Security: Provides multi-layered protection across all endpoints—including desktops, servers, mobile devices, and cloud workloads—ensuring robust defense against emerging threats. - Network Security: Offers both cloud and on-premises solutions to secure network traffic, utilizing advanced proxy architecture to defend against complex threats and ensure secure use of web applications. - Identity Security: Enforces granular security policies to prevent unauthorized access, protecting user identities and their associated privileges from exploitation. - Information Security: Integrates data loss prevention, encryption, and analytics to protect sensitive information across various platforms, including endpoints, cloud services, and on-premises systems. - Cloud Security: Delivers advanced solutions to secure cloud access, infrastructure, and applications, providing visibility and threat protection across public and private cloud environments. - Threat Intelligence: Leverages a global intelligence network that analyzes vast amounts of security data, enabling proactive identification and blocking of advanced targeted attacks. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Symantec Integrated Cyber Defense addresses the challenge of managing disparate security solutions by providing a unified platform that integrates various security technologies. This integration reduces operational complexity and costs, while enhancing the effectiveness of threat detection and response. By offering comprehensive protection across endpoints, networks, applications, and cloud environments, ICD enables organizations to proactively mitigate evolving cyber threats and maintain a robust security posture.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 27

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Broadcom](https://www.g2.com/sellers/broadcom-ab3091cd-4724-46a8-ac89-219d6bc8e166)
- **Year Founded:** 1991
- **HQ Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Twitter:** @broadcom (62,960 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadcom/ (55,707 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ: CA

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 38% Enterprise, 38% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Integrations (3 reviews)
- Monitoring (3 reviews)
- Security (3 reviews)
- Centralized Management (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (2 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)
- Complex Implementation (1 reviews)

  ### 3. [VIPRE Security for Home](https://www.g2.com/products/vipre-security-for-home/reviews)
  From purchase to configuration and site deployment in a matter of three clicks and less than 10 minutes. Simplified administration, security visibility and operational efficiency provides easy-to-manage endpoint protection for businesses of all sizes with zero infrastructure costs.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [VIPRE Security](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vipre-security)
- **Year Founded:** 1994
- **HQ Location:** Clearwater, FL
- **Twitter:** @VIPRESecurity (8,297 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/11052300/ (234 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 42% Mid-Market


  ### 4. [MacKeeper](https://www.g2.com/products/mackeeper/reviews)
  Mac cleaning and security app for protecting you from malware attacks in real-time and optimizing your Mac performance


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Clario Tech Limited](https://www.g2.com/sellers/clario-tech-limited)
- **Year Founded:** 2019
- **HQ Location:** Dubai, AE
- **Twitter:** @weareclario (249 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/clario-tech (395 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business


  ### 5. [LogMeIn Central](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-central/reviews)
  Central is a secure, cloud-based remote monitoring and management solution enabling IT professionals to effectively monitor, manage, and safeguard their endpoint infrastructure. ​Whether you have remote employees or endpoints scattered across the globe, Central provides IT organizations with the speed, flexibility, and insight needed to increase productivity, reduce IT costs, and mitigate risk.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 203

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [GoTo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/goto-e9cfa0d5-5de0-41fa-9bc6-a0e0ce54cb86)
- **Year Founded:** 2003
- **HQ Location:** Boston, MA
- **Twitter:** @goto (41,278 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/37788/ (1,011 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** IT Manager, Network Administrator
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 51% Small-Business, 38% Mid-Market


  ### 6. [Emsisoft Anti-Malware](https://www.g2.com/products/emsisoft-anti-malware/reviews)
  Emsisoft Anti-Malware is a light-weight anti-malware program to clean and protect your PC from all internet threats: viruses, ransomware, spyware, trojans, adware and other malware. It uses a triple-layer prevention engine: Surf Protection, Real-time File Guard and Behavior Blocker. Surf Protection blocks access to fraudulent and dangerous websites, while the Real-time File Guard scans for more than 10 million types of malware in real-time. It recognizes dangers immediately when they try to run or are being downloaded from the Web. New malware signatures updates are available at least 24 times per day. The third layer, the Behavior Blocker with Live Cloud-Verification and Anti-Ransomware, scans and monitors all running programs - all the time. It catches zero-day threats that aren’t yet included in the signature database and as soon as a program does something suspicious, it’s stopped and alerted. It provides the ultimate protection that others can’t catch.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 24

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Emsisoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/emsisoft)
- **Year Founded:** 2003
- **HQ Location:** Nelson,New Zealand
- **Twitter:** @emsisoft (6,034 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2101680/ (21 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 60% Mid-Market, 44% Small-Business


  ### 7. [Xcitium](https://www.g2.com/products/xcitium/reviews)
  Endpoint security management is all about adequately securing such endpoints and thereby securing a network by blocking access attempts and such risky activities at endpoints.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 27

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Xcitium](https://www.g2.com/sellers/xcitium)
- **Year Founded:** 2018
- **HQ Location:** Clifton, NJ
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/163167/ (676 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 41% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Affordable Pricing (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Easy Implementation (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Billing Issues (1 reviews)
- Communication Issues (1 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Insufficient Training (1 reviews)

  ### 8. [Total Defense Anti-Virus](https://www.g2.com/products/total-defense-anti-virus/reviews)
  Total Defense Anti-Virus is comprehensive anti-virus and anti-malware intended to protect personal computers (PCs) and laptops from malicious threats. Total Defense Anti-Virus is anti-virus and anti-malware program that can work to protect Windows laptops and desktops from malware, ransomware, trojans, and other types of malicious threats to your system. The leaves a small footprint so that it does not interfere with any of the other processes running on your computer, while still effectively ensuring that you are protected from various types of cyber-threats. Total Defense Anti-Virus also features automatic USB (universal serial bus) scanning capabilities that can protect your computer from portable USB-based threats.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 16

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Total Defense](https://www.g2.com/sellers/total-defense)
- **Year Founded:** 2011
- **HQ Location:** New York, US
- **Twitter:** @Total_Defense (765 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2258100/ (20 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 88% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business


  ### 9. [K7 Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/k7-antivirus/reviews)
  K7 AntiVirus is designed to be a homeuser friendly virus removal software, with protection against viruses, Trojans, malware and spyware.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 19

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [K7 Computing Pvt Ltd.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/k7-computing-pvt-ltd)
- **Year Founded:** 1991
- **HQ Location:** Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- **Twitter:** @k7computing (1,541 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/234804/ (400 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 52% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business


  ### 10. [MicroWorld eScan AntiVirus with Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/microworld-escan-antivirus-with-cloud-security/reviews)
  eScan Corporate - Cloud is an endpoint security SaaS platform product for corporates. With this solution, administrator can deploy robust and layered security to the connected endpoints within the organization’s network system. This solution strengthens the cyber-security capabilities of the corporates by providing multi-layered protection to the IT infrastructure from complex threats and secures critical business information effectively without constraining business growth. It is an excellent combination of advanced and futuristic technologies that provides protection to Windows, Mac, and Linux-based endpoints in the network system.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [MicroWorld Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microworld-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Mumbai, Maharashtra
- **Twitter:** @eScanAV (52 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/microworld-technologies-inc (191 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 83% Mid-Market, 8% Small-Business


  ### 11. [TotalAV](https://www.g2.com/products/totalav/reviews)
  Advanced Antivirus Protection for the Entire Family. Your Protection is our Priority.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [TotalAV](https://www.g2.com/sellers/totalav)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Fareham, Hampshire
- **Twitter:** @totalavcom (1,377 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalav (4 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 55% Small-Business, 27% Enterprise


  ### 12. [NP AV](https://www.g2.com/products/np-av/reviews)
  NP AV is a PC protection software designed to offer virus removal tools and internet security.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Net Protector Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/sellers/net-protector-antivirus)
- **Year Founded:** 2005
- **HQ Location:** Pune, India
- **Twitter:** @netprotector (2,593 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/netprotectorantivirus/about (162 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 73% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market


  ### 13. [Systweak Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/systweak-antivirus/reviews)
  A PC without an Antivirus is like a gate without a guard. Keep your devices protected against Virus, Malware & Ransomware threats with Systweak Antivirus


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Systweak Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/systweak-software)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Jaipur, Rajasthan
- **Twitter:** @systweak (1,152 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3739341/ (54 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market


  ### 14. [G Data Antivirus Business](https://www.g2.com/products/g-data-antivirus-business/reviews)
  G Data Antivirus Business technology was developed to protect corporate data in a centralized environment with security safeguards for servers, workstations, notebooks, and Android devices.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [G Data Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/g-data-software)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** Bochum, DE
- **Twitter:** @GDataSoftwareAG (14 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/g-data-cyberdefense/ (393 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Enterprise, 30% Mid-Market


  ### 15. [REVE Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/reve-systems-reve-antivirus/reviews)
  REVE Antivirus is an IT Security software for home users and enterprises that provides protection from virus, spyware and other malware providing complete digital security it has anti-rootkit, Anti-spam, Data Theft Protection and Parental Control with Live notification.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 22

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [REVE Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/sellers/reve-antivirus-1958b775-a4a1-4d28-bbdd-5859778d0422)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @REVEAntivirus (1,340 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 32% Small-Business


  ### 16. [Scanguard](https://www.g2.com/products/scanguard/reviews)
  Scanguard is a antivirus engine with real-time antivirus protection, and dedicated technical experts on hand to help with anything Scanguard related.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Scanguard](https://www.g2.com/sellers/scanguard)
- **HQ Location:** MERSTHAM, GB
- **Twitter:** @scanguardhelp (176 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/20762203/ (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 70% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market


  ### 17. [NANO Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/products/nano-antivirus/reviews)
  An effective and fast anti-virus solution that provides maximum protection for your computer against all types of malware - encryptors, screen blockers, banking Trojans, potentially unwanted programs, adware, spyware, etc. During development, we studied the requirements of modern users for anti-virus programs and created a product that meets all these requests.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [NANO Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/sellers/nano-antivirus)
- **Year Founded:** 2009
- **HQ Location:** Russia
- **Twitter:** @NANOantivirus (229 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/nano-security-ltd. (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 42% Enterprise, 42% Mid-Market


  ### 18. [STOPzilla AntiVirus](https://www.g2.com/products/stopzilla-antivirus/reviews)
  Powerful, effective protection against online threats.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 8

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [STOPzilla](https://www.g2.com/sellers/stopzilla)
- **Year Founded:** 2001
- **HQ Location:** North Rhine-Westphalia
- **Twitter:** @stopzilla (1,289 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/stopzilla (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 44% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business


  ### 19. [Cybereason Defense Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/cybereason-defense-platform/reviews)
  Cybereason automatically detects malicious activity and presents it in an intuitive way. It deploys easily with minimal organizational impact and provides end-to-end context of an attack campaign. Most organizations deploy Cybereason and start detecting attacks within 24 to 48 hours.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 18

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Cybereason](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cybereason)
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** La Jolla, San Diego, US
- **Twitter:** @cybereason (15,631 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybereason (557 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 61% Enterprise, 22% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Cybersecurity (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Security (2 reviews)
- AI (1 reviews)
- AI Technology (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Feature Limitations (1 reviews)
- Lack of Clarity (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)

  ### 20. [K7 Security](https://www.g2.com/products/k7-security/reviews)
  K7 Security is a cybersecurity pioneer with over 30 years’ expertise in preventing cyberattacks, and one of a few global cybersecurity providers with a proprietary scan engine. K7’s Enterprise Security solutions include a managed security platform, endpoint and network security solutions, and cybersecurity consulting services. K7 Endpoint Security (K7 EPS) provides AI-enhanced, real-time, multi-layered security with proactive EDR, delivering comprehensive protection against viruses, phishing, ransomware (including remote ransomware), zero-day attacks, and many other cyberthreats. K7 EPS supports on-premises and cloud deployment, has the scalability and manageability required for enterprise-wide deployments, protects without slowing down devices or networks, requires no additional investment in hardware or software, and secures legacy devices with platform support extending to Windows XP.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 7

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [K7 Computing Pvt Ltd.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/k7-computing-pvt-ltd)
- **Year Founded:** 1991
- **HQ Location:** Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- **Twitter:** @k7computing (1,541 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/234804/ (400 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 71% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Malware Protection (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Time Consumption (1 reviews)

  ### 21. [Morphisec](https://www.g2.com/products/morphisec/reviews)
  Morphisec fortifies your organization by diminishing the blast radius of attacks, to preemptively reduce the organization’s exposure to cyber risk, pro-actively prevent advanced threats, and ensure optimal anti-ransomware defense. Powered by Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD), this streamlined solution effortlessly integrates with your current endpoint protection array, enhancing existing protection capabilities or standing strong independently when necessary.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Morphisec](https://www.g2.com/sellers/morphisec)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** Waltham, US
- **Twitter:** @morphisec (2,291 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/morphisec/ (97 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 75% Mid-Market, 17% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Protection (1 reviews)
- Threat Detection (1 reviews)
- Threat Protection (1 reviews)


  ### 22. [SYSVOOT Antivirus Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/sysvoot-antivirus-pro/reviews)
  In today’s world, every device and every individual's sensitive data is susceptible to pernicious malware threats owing to technology advancement and dependence. Philosophy that SYSVOOT adheres to is trust. So with every SYSVOOT purchase, one thing we bestow our customers with, is reasons to trust with our prime quality and reliability.


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 7

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SYSVOOT](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sysvoot)
- **Year Founded:** 2019
- **HQ Location:** Fort Worth, US
- **Twitter:** @sysvoot (3,358 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sysvoot/ (4 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market


  ### 23. [Adaware Antivirus Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adaware-antivirus-pro/reviews)
  Ad-Aware antivirus offers seamless protection against the latest online security threats, its antivirus detection system automatically scans, blocks, and removes the latest threats before they can harm the computer.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 5.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Lavasoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lavasoft-6247ee91-2a09-4abd-988e-dd17a232917e)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @lavasoft (67 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/lavasoft/ (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business


  ### 24. [Dr.Web](https://www.g2.com/products/dr-web/reviews)
  Dr.Web provides anti-virus solutions for businesses and personal use, as well as anti-virus as a service.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 5.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Dr.Web](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dr-web)
- **Year Founded:** 2003
- **HQ Location:** Moscow, RU
- **Twitter:** @DrWeb_antivirus (2,019 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctor-web-ltd-/ (249 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business


  ### 25. [Email Threat Detection and Response](https://www.g2.com/products/email-threat-detection-and-response/reviews)
  Protect against the most sophisticated email threats and gain comprehensive insights into targeted & advanced email attacks


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **AI Text Summarization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Broadcom](https://www.g2.com/sellers/broadcom-ab3091cd-4724-46a8-ac89-219d6bc8e166)
- **Year Founded:** 1991
- **HQ Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Twitter:** @broadcom (62,960 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadcom/ (55,707 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ: CA

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Mid-Market, 17% Small-Business




## Parent Category

[Endpoint Protection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection)



## Related Categories

- [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr)
- [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)
- [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)



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## Buyer Guide

### What You Should Know About Antivirus Software

### What is Antivirus Software?

Viruses are a specific type of malware that infects a computer, system or network and spreads like a contagion, hence the name. Most modern antivirus solutions protect against many types of malware including viruses, adware, spyware, trojans, and ransomware attacks.

Antivirus tools make up one component of the endpoint protection ecosystem. While antivirus covers malware protection, features for detection, remediation, and device governance may not be included. [EDR tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) typically provide a wider breadth of features for incident detection, malware isolation, and infection remediation. Endpoint management tools will supply additional features such as asset management, system requirements updates, and network monitoring. Endpoint locations and technology infrastructure are key considerations for security software.

Antivirus solutions are a necessity, especially with the rise of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies. BYOD practices provide a wealth of benefits, but they can make it more difficult to close the security loop. Some antivirus apps will only support Windows or Mac devices; others support everything from tablets to smart devices. It’s important to pair your endpoint management policies with security tools that support the range of devices accessing your network. Since some employees are slow to update applications and operating systems, conflicts may arise and force administrators to regulate system requirements.

Key Benefits of Antivirus Software

- Block malware from infecting devices
- Protect against phishing, spam, and hackers
- Increase endpoint lifetime
- Reduce risk of data theft, loss, or corruption
- Regulate antivirus policies companywide

### Why Use Antivirus Software?

Antivirus software is an important component of a well-rounded security software stack and can be a valuable addition to existing software programs. These solutions effectively reduce the presence of malware able to gain access to your company’s sensitive information. Many antivirus vendors even offer free antivirus programs for personal use.

**Information security —** Companies are becoming more vigilant in protecting their sensitive business data. Industries such as financial services and banking are obvious places where it is important to keep data safe. But hackers target all kinds of companies and individuals, as almost all organizations and people have some level of valuable data stored on their networks.

**Device protection —** Endpoints are disparate and plentiful in the modern world. Companies often allow users to access business data and applications on whatever device they have on hand. It’s important, however, to ensure each of those endpoints is secure. Cross-platform availability is important for companies with BYOD practices. But antivirus tools help keep dangerous programs and hackers out of your business network, regardless of the type of device they’re using.

**Browsing safety —** Employees often surf the web and end up on potentially dangerous sites. If your company’s network doesn’t block unapproved sites or employees surf on their own network, it’s fairly likely they’ll end up encountering some kind of malware. Antivirus solutions are useful tools for identifying potentially dangerous material and preventing users from obtaining it. This includes clicking dangerous ads, downloading suspicious files, or getting caught in a phishing incident. All of these user behaviors can end up allowing malware entrance into a network and put business data at risk.

**Employee unreliability —** Like the browser issue, employees aren’t always skilled in best practices for internet security. Many users will download an extension or program simply because a site said they have to; antivirus solutions help make it more difficult, or even impossible, to download a malicious program. These downloads could very easily include malware and wreak havoc on a company’s network. That puts both the individual user’s data at risk. And because of a virus’ ability to replicate and spread, the company’s entire network becomes a target.

### What are the Different Kinds of Antivirus Software?

**Antivirus —** These are the longest-standing software type of the bunch. Viruses are the best-known and debatably the oldest forms of malware. Viruses differentiate themselves through their ability to replicate and spread. They can be attached to files from the internet, suspicious applications, and dangerous websites.

Once a virus is downloaded, it can replicate and distribute its copies across computer networks. These viruses can be used for a number of nefarious purposes, such as remote access and data theft. Antivirus solutions identify known variants of viral malware. Many antivirus solutions also cover a number of the following cyberthreats, but they have historically focused on viruses.

**Anti-malware —** Anti-malware solutions will cover most kinds of cyber threats that are delivered in the form of files or applications. There are millions of different malware forms that range from adware to ransomware; anti-malware software aims to prevent all kinds from harming your devices.

These dangerous programs can mutate and adapt to slip by traditional firewalls and discover new exploits and zero-day vulnerabilities. As a result, many are synced to threat intelligence networks in addition to malware libraries to identify evolving forms of malware and protect against zero-day attacks.

**Anti-spyware —** Spyware is a common form of malware used to secretly gather sensitive information from their targets. These can be used to track cookies, monitor systems, or harvest identity data.

The most common way to infect a device with spyware is through a program called adware. These usually create popups or windows within browsers that trigger downloads when the user attempts to close them. Other forms of spyware include systems monitors, cookie trackers, and trojans, which present themselves as harmless components, but secretly possess spyware within their files.

**Anti-worm —** A computer worm is a malware program that functions similarly to a virus in that it replicates itself and spreads within computer networks. Unlike viruses, worms typically don’t modify or corrupt the target’s files. They’re used for hacking practices such as creating backdoors and botnets, or launching ransomware attacks.

Worms are effective ransomware attack tools since they are designed to replicate and spread quickly across large networks. A worm will lock down a network’s endpoints and require payment in return for access to the end user’s files. If they refuse, the virus may destroy or harvest an entire network’s data.

**Anti-phishing —** Phishing is a common practice used to take advantage of human error. Attacks may come in the form of emails, ads, or other means of electronic communication. Phishing content mimics legitimate messages or websites and asks a user to submit credentials or banking information.

Many [email gateways](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway) have filters to prevent phishing content from reaching users. Some antivirus solutions will also identify suspicious websites and alert users if the programs suspects a site may contain phishing content.

### Antivirus Software Features

**Malware scanning —** Malware scanning features allow antivirus tools to scan devices, browsers and networks for the presence of malware. The tools will identify the location of the computer virus and alert either you or your IT administrator of its presence.

Some dangerous software programs may lay dormant for extended periods of time without displaying symptoms. Hackers could leave a backdoor to gain access to your systems; they could also be waiting to execute a dangerous application. Malware scanning will identify these threats and expedite the remediation process.

**Continuous scanning —** On-demand or periodic scans, while helpful, can miss malware for as long as your settings allow. Continuous scanning keeps your systems safer by constantly analyzing endpoints to identify threats as they arise.

Users may forget to run scans or the periodic scans may be poorly timed, allowing a virus to infect a network. Instead of finding out once you run the scan, a continuous scanning antivirus application will alert users of threats as they emerge.

**Firewall —** Firewalls provide an added layer of security by monitoring and filtering network traffic. These tools will prevent intrusions by identifying suspicious activity and either block access to the network or alert an administrator of the threat.

There are multiple kinds of firewalls built for specific uses or devices. Some are designed to protect applications, while others only support specific operating systems. However, just because an application says it has firewall features, does not mean it will be effective for your specific use case.

**Web protection —** Many antivirus solutions have features designed to identify potentially dangerous websites or online downloads. An antivirus program with web protection features may scan downloads before saving them or disable a site possessing adware.

There are a number of different browser-based threats that can automatically trigger downloads of dangerous malware. Some even automatically download files upon entering a website without the user ever clicking a button.

**Email protection —** Email protection features act like additional spam filters and file scanners. Emails from sites known to possess malware will be automatically moved to a spam folder or other isolated area.

Some tools will move files to an isolated environment and scan them for dangerous components prior to actually downloading them. Other tools may identify phishing attacks before a user can input sensitive information or be led to a dangerous website.

**Automatic updates —** Because there are millions of different computer viruses that could threaten your endpoints, antivirus programs must be frequently updated. These will inform the program of new threats and look out for them in the future.

Automatic updates increase the antivirus tool’s effectiveness by limiting potential human error. Some users may not understand the effects of not updating their security tools; others may simply forget. Automatic updates take the responsibility out of your employee’s hands and do the job for them.

**Cross-platform use —** If your company uses a variety of devices or hopes to add antivirus protection to different IT infrastructure components such as servers or computing appliances, a cross-platform tool is entirely necessary.

Some programs may only function as a Mac antivirus or a Windows antivirus program. Some tools might not cover mobile devices or Linux systems. Be sure the antivirus program system requirements are met by your array of devices.

### Potential Issues with Antivirus Software

**Updating software —** Employees are not always the most reliable users when it comes to keeping software applications up-to-date. Many don’t remember and others just don’t care. Failing to update antivirus software will prevent the tool from identifying new threats and informing users of potential vulnerabilities.

Updated software can improve the effectiveness of an antivirus program by adding malware signatures to its database. There are millions of unique malware programs threatening companies today. Without an up-to-date database, antivirus programs may miss new and existing malware and put companies at risk.

**Existing malware —** Antivirus programs provide a lot of features for analyzing systems, detecting the presence of malware, and preventing new viruses from infecting networks. But companies adopting antivirus software for the first time likely already have some malware on their devices. Antivirus software doesn’t always provide the tools necessary to remove complex forms of malware.

Without the ability to detect and remove malware, companies are susceptible to a wide range of programs hackers use to access networks and steal valuable information. As a result, some antivirus solutions should be paired with an [endpoint detection and response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) or [incident response](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response) solution to investigate and remove existing threats.