Avast Essential Business Security

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Spec score 8.3 #12 of 49 in Patch Management Software

What it is

Avast Essential Business Security is internet security for small businesses that helps protect devices and data from viruses, phishing and cyberattacks. It combines next-generation antivirus with AI-powered threat detection. File Shield, Mail Shield, Web Guard, Real Site, Behavior Shield and CyberCapture address threats from files, email, websites and emerging attacks. Real Site is designed to help prevent fake phishing pages and DNS hijacking. An endpoint firewall and Remote Access Shield help block unwanted connections, RDP exploits and brute-force attacks, with ransomware protection included. Avast Business Hub provides device health notifications, automated reports, device and policy management, network discovery, remote access and support tools. The product supports Windows 10 and 11, macOS 13 or later and specified Windows Server versions. Personal VPN and Patch Management are unavailable for macOS. Avast positions it for businesses with 11–100 devices, including those without dedicated IT staff. The listed price is $31.37 /first yr.

Spec sheet

Purpose: The product is business security for small businesses that helps protect data and devices from viruses, phishing, and cyberattacks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Intended users: Avast positions its small-business security products for businesses with 11–100 devices and says they suit businesses that do not rely on a dedicated IT team.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Free plan: NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · avast.com
Support: The product page directs customers to Avast’s Business Support Center for additional FAQs.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Headquarters: Avast says it is co-headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, and Tempe, Arizona, as part of Gen.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Founded: 1988Read 28 Sep 2026 · avast.com
Company history: Avast says its story began in Prague in 1988, when Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera founded Alwil.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Endpoint protection: File Shield, Mail Shield, Web Guard, Real Site, Behavior Shield, and CyberCapture help protect devices from infected files, emails, websites, and emerging threats.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Firewall: The endpoint firewall and Remote Access Shield help block unwanted connections, RDP exploits, and brute-force attacks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Limits: Supported device systems listed are Windows 10 and 11, macOS 13 or later, and specified Windows Server versions; personal VPN and Patch Management are unavailable for macOS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Management: Avast Business Hub provides device health notifications, automated reports, device and policy management, network discovery, remote access, and support tools.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Management requirement: The page says the Business Hub is optional for Essential, while also stating the product is only available with the online Hub and not the on-premise console.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Phishing protection: Real Site is designed to help users avoid fake phishing sites and DNS hijacking.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Protection scope: internet securityRead 22 Sep 2026 · avast.com
Ransomware protection: Ransomware Shield helps stop ransomware from changing, deleting, or encrypting files inside protected folders.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Supported platforms: Windows,macOSRead 22 Sep 2026 · avast.com
Threat detection: It includes next-generation antivirus and AI-powered threat detection.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com
Trial and refund: The product page advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee; it does not state a free trial for Essential Business Security.Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com

Plans and prices

Essential Business Security Price not published Endpoint protection · Ransomware and data protection · Phishing protection · Online management platform Read 22 Sep 2026 · avast.com

Avast Essential Business Security $31.37 a year $31.37 /first yr; page shows $39.21 crossed out and 3x de Number of devices selectable · number of years selectable · contact sales for more than {max} devices Read 2 Oct 2026 · avast.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

AI-powered threat detection
Ransomware protection included
Firewall and Remote Access Shield
Online device management tools
30-day money-back guarantee

Limits

No free plan
Personal VPN unavailable on macOS
Patch Management unavailable on macOS
Online Hub required instead of on-premise console

Who it suits

It suits small businesses managing 11–100 devices, particularly those without a dedicated IT team. Supported environments include Windows, macOS and specified Windows Server versions.

Verdict

Essential Business Security combines endpoint, phishing, ransomware and remote-access protections with online management tools. Check operating-system limits and the Hub arrangement before choosing it; the listed first-year price is $31.37.