# Avast Small Business Cybersecurity vs Cisco Secure Client Comparison

| | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 102 | 346 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (56.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $36.99 1 Seats Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

Pros:
- Centralized Management (1 reviews)
- Dashboard Usability (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Alert Issues (1 reviews)
- Configuration Issues (1 reviews)

### Cisco Secure Client

Pros:
- Remote Functionality (20 reviews)
- Easy Access (11 reviews)

Cons:
- Restart Issues (12 reviews)
- Missing Features (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (87 reviews) | 9.3 (281 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (87 reviews) | 9.1 (281 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 9.0 (232 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 9.2 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (85 reviews) | 8.5 (271 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Avast Essential Business Security

Price: $36.99 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Avast Essential Business Security is a powerful online protection that keeps your business devices and data safe from complex cyberthreats.
Get more peace of mind with Avast’s award-winning business antivirus that’s rich with features, but won’t slow your business down.

Key Features:
- Easy to use and set up
- Premium data security
- Password & webcam protection

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Cisco Secure Client

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | 9.2/10 | 21 |
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Gateway** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Antivirus** | 9.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | 8.3/10 | 11 |
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Control** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usage

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Protocol Choices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No Log Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Open Source Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Avast Small Business Cybersecurity (3):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)

**Unique to Cisco Secure Client (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Cisco Secure Client | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 60.2% | 9.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.4% | 34.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.3% | 56.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Internet:** 8.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.1%
- **Accounting:** 4.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.0%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Design:** 3.0%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.0%
- **Entertainment:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 44.4%

#### Cisco Secure Client

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 38.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1087 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (983 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (834 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [TrendAI Vision One - Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (115 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Client

- [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (355 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews)
- [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (128 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Check Point Remote Access VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-remote-access-vpn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews)
- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

- Title: [Is there a better way to manage subscriptions on Avast?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-better-way-to-manage-subscriptions-on-avast) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It definitely is great hassle! Not to mention that the license is connected more to the user who invoke the new license and not simply to the whole..."

### Cisco Secure Client

- Title: [What is Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It allows encrypted and secure connections from clients from all over the internet and not just from within the company's ring fenced intranet, thereby..."
- Title: [Is Cisco AnyConnect encrypted?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cisco-anyconnect-encrypted) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Cisco AnyConnect is encrypted. It ensures secure and encrypted connections between client devices and VPN servers to protect data transmitted over the..."
- Title: [What is the latest version of Cisco AnyConnect secure mobility client?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-latest-version-of-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "4.10.06090"
- Title: [How do I check my connection statistics?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12438-how-do-i-check-my-connection-statistics) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Jose, 
At the left bottom corner of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client box you will find a blue gear icon. If you click this icon a new..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/avast-small-business-cybersecurity-vs-cisco-secure-client)