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Emsisoft Business Security vs Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Emsisoft Business Security

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Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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FigureEmsisoft Business SecurityMicrosoft Defender Antivirus
Price from$1.10/mo—
Free plan——
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WebYes—
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
APIYes—
Plans published38
Spec score · Antivirus software9.1 (#8)6.9 (#104)
FoundedLinkedIn states that Emsisoft was founded in 2003 by Christian Mairoll and relocated from Austria to New Zealand in 2014.1975
Free planNoYes
HeadquartersRichmond, New ZealandRedmond, Washington, USA
Protection scopeinternet securityantivirus
Ransomware protectionYesYes
Supported platformsWindows,macOSWindows 10,Windows 11

Plans

Emsisoft Business Security

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

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Microsoft Defender Antivirus

  • Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into WindowsPrice not published
  • Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into WindowsPriced on request
  • Microsoft 365 PersonalPriced on request
  • Microsoft 365 PersonalPrice not published
  • Microsoft 365 FamilyPrice not published
  • Microsoft 365 FamilyPriced on request
  • Microsoft 365 PremiumPrice not published
  • Microsoft 365 PremiumPriced on request

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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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