Emsisoft Business Security vs TotalAV Antivirus

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.

TotalAV Antivirus is security software for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with browser-extension access also listed. Its protection scope is complete security, including always-on scanning for downloads, installations, and executable files. Threat coverage includes malware, ransomware, spyware, adware, phishing scams, and potentially unwanted applications, with zero-day cloud scanning and scheduled scans available. WebShield addresses fake, scam, phishing, and spoofed websites. System tools provide junk-file, disk, and browser cleanup, plus removal of unused applications. Ransomware protection and a password manager are listed. A free plan is available, while paid tiers add services such as Total VPN, Total Adblock, and Password Vault depending on plan. TotalAV Plus costs $19 a year for four devices, Internet Security costs $49 a year for six, and Total Security costs $69 a year for eight. The listed overall device limit is eight.