# Avast Small Business Cybersecurity vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Comparison

| | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 102 | 553 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.1% 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)

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

Pros:
- Threat Detection (4 reviews)
- Security (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (3 reviews)
- High CPU Usage (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (87 reviews) | 9.1 (482 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (87 reviews) | 8.9 (488 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 8.4 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (155 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 8.7 (469 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (85 reviews) | 9.0 (480 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

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

#### 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 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | 8.3/10 | 11 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 9.0/10 | 170 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (155 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (156 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (154 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (157 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (157 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (161 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (160 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (163 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (155 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (157 reviews) | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 6.0/10 | 8 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avast Small Business Cybersecurity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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
**Shared Categories (2):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)

**Unique to Avast Small Business Cybersecurity (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Avast Small Business Cybersecurity | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 60.2% | 26.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.4% | 30.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.3% | 43.1% | 

### 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%

#### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.9%
- **Events Services:** 7.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.9%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1083 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (973 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 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 (274 reviews)
- [Kaspersky Next Optimum](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [Trend Vision One - Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-vision-one-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)

### Alternatives to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1083 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (973 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 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..."

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- Title: [Is Symantec Endpoint Protection good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-symantec-endpoint-protection-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "not good, it is great solution"
- Title: [How are the virus definitions done, how can it be so fast](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11893-how-are-the-virus-definitions-done-how-can-it-be-so-fast) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Rapid release update are released every hour"
- Title: [What are the top competitive advantages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/competitive-advantages) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• SEP’s record of consistently providing the best protection (based on 3rd-party tests).
     o Gartner MQ for EPP 2018 – highest in execution and furthest..."
- Title: [What were the new features for Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.1?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-features-in-symantec-endpoint-protection-14-1) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• Intensive Protection - Provides customers the ability to dial up and down the intensity of the protection engines to gain enhanced visibility into..."
- Title: [What is Symantec Endpoint Protection Hardening - Application Isolation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sep-hardening-application-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Application Isolation is an add-on to SEP 14 and uses the same agent to provide comprehensive application defense:

• Analyze and auto-classify risk levels..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/avast-small-business-cybersecurity-vs-symantec-end-user-endpoint-security)