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Emsisoft Business Security vs iolo System Shield

Emsisoft Business Security

emsisoft.com

iolo System Shield

iolo.com

Side by side

FigureEmsisoft Business Securityiolo System Shield
Price from$1.10/mo$3/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WebYes—
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
APIYes—
Plans published31
Spec score · Antivirus software9.1 (#8)7.7 (#68)
CompanyEmsisoft says it is headquartered in New Zealand and traces its roots to 1999, when its CEO began writing the first line of Emsisoft Anti-Malware code.iolo says it is part of RealDefense LLC and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Free planNoNo
Protection scopeinternet securityantivirus
PurposeEmsisoft Business Security provides centrally managed cybersecurity for workstations, servers, and remote teams, and is made for small and medium sized businesses.System Shield provides antivirus and antispyware protection for PCs.
SupportBusiness Security includes email and live chat customer support; Emsisoft says its products have a 30-day money-back guarantee.The product page advertises free product support, and iolo’s support page lists live technical support as available 24/7.
Supported platformsWindows,macOSWindows

Plans

Emsisoft Business Security

  • Business Security$1.10 a month
  • Business SecurityPrice not published
  • Business SecurityPriced on request

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iolo System Shield

  • System Shield$35.95 a year

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In their own words

Emsisoft Business Security

Emsisoft Business Security provides centrally managed cybersecurity for business workstations, servers, and remote teams, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Protection layers include web protection, a real-time dual-engine file scanner with machine-learning-supported detection, a behavior blocker, and anti-ransomware monitoring. Its ransomware defenses include signature-based, exploit, and behavior-based detection, including monitoring for ransomware-like encryption and backup deletion. The Management Console is a web console for endpoints, clients, and sites, also accessible through Android and iOS apps. The product supports Windows servers, protects file shares and connected storage, and can run from boot without a logged-in user. Automation options include a command-line scanner, email and webhook alerts, and a public monitoring API. The Business Security plan costs $1.10 a month; only active devices are charged, and volume discounts apply. It includes email and live chat support, and a 30-day trial is available. There is no free plan. Emsisoft was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Richmond, New Zealand.

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iolo System Shield

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