Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions vs. Watchguard Endpoint Security

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Avast offers their business class antivirus application, simply Avast Business Antivirus, which the vendor boasts as having a 100% malware detection rate and a centralized management platform to monitor threats network-wide across all connected endpoints, in editions for Windows, MacOS, and Windows Server.
$407.99
per year 11 devices (plans for 11+ devices)
Watchguard Endpoint Security
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
WatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust security service that certifies the legitimacy and safety of all running applications thanks to a combination of automated, AI-driven processes and investigation services provided by a team of malware analysts.N/A
Pricing
Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsWatchguard Endpoint Security
Editions & Modules
Avast Essential Business Security
$37.09
per year per device (11+ devices)
Avast Premium Business Security
$46.75
per year per device (11+ devices)
Avast Ultimate Business Security
$56.77
per year per device (11+ devices)
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsWatchguard Endpoint Security
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsSmall Business plans cover 11+ devices. Discounts are available for the first year (up to 20%).
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Features
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Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions
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Ratings
Watchguard Endpoint Security
8.7
134 Ratings
3% above category average
Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings8.8128 Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.1131 Ratings
Centralized Management00 Ratings8.2129 Ratings
Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Infection Remediation00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Vulnerability Management00 Ratings8.335 Ratings
Malware Detection00 Ratings9.1133 Ratings
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Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsWatchguard Endpoint Security
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User Ratings
Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsWatchguard Endpoint Security
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(16 ratings)
8.6
(136 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(14 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(88 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(4 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(14 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(10 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(3 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(3 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(4 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
Avast Small Business Cybersecurity SolutionsWatchguard Endpoint Security
Likelihood to Recommend
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
If a company is in
need of an anti-virus that would help them in saving their data against all
kinds of virus attacks then Avast is just a witty option. The utilization of
cyberspace is inevitable and it is necessary to make it secure and Avast is a
good option. There can be multiple powerful antivirus tools but the price of it
is highly suitable and is the cheapest among its competitors.
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WatchGuard Technologies
I can only speak to WatchGuard Endpoint Security being well suited for us. Because we have over 350 devices (tablet, laptops, desktops, phones) on our network, this product has been a great fit, especially when paired wih our Firebox m390. Again, the protection is fast, low overhead, and virtually undetectable that it is running all the time.
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Pros
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • Avast Business Antivirus does particularly well detecting any threads in real time in order to it's live scanner that's constantly detecting any changes in your system.
  • Avast Business Antivirus is very good with your system resources saving you time when you are on demanding tasks that can make your system slow.
  • Avast Business Antivirus is amazing keeping constantly updated with latest virus and threads definitions that can harm your system keeping it secure all the time.
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • Threat Detection.
  • Evaluation times for unknown executables in the cloud.
  • User-friendly and intuitive interface.
  • Resource consumption on the endpoint.
  • Simple and visual automatic reports.
  • Easy-to-access cloud platform without local resources.
  • Threat alert and ability to schedule automatic actions.
  • Possibility of remotely blocking equipment and taking automatic or manual actions.
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Cons
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • Alerts - these are handy for sure, but some alerts, when turned on, can flood your Inbox. I'd like to see a more granular approach that sets limits on how many times an alert will be delivered.
  • Fingerprint access on the mobile app would be awesome.
  • Aside from that, some of the menu paths are not straightforward. Like the install client creation can only be done from the dashboard (to my knowledge) when it should be done from the policy and/or device pages. Make the interface a little more intuitive.
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • White listing scripts are either all or none, not able to white list a particular script
  • There is a delay occasionally from when an endpoint recognizes a potential threat to when that is reported in the cloud management tool
  • Other than those two, Watchguard Endpoint Security has been great - easy to deploy, manage, support and great at protection
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Likelihood to Renew
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
The ease of use, pricing, support, reliability, and quality of the product. Panda / WatchGuard products are highly rated, priced right and easy to maintain. All of this make it very easy to renew and purchase new licenses for us and our clients.
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Usability
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
Easy and intuitive MSP management portal to manage all of your clients from a single pane of glass. Policies can be pushed down globally or individually based on needs. The client portal allows access to their tenant information and installs only which is nice if you are working with clients who might have an internal person or an IT team that also wants access to things to manage themself.
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Reliability and Availability
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
The software is 100% managed on a cloud platform that can be managed via an account even if they are not present within the company network where the software is installed, I even always opened the control panel on the browser of my smartphone to monitor the situation.I have never experienced any abnormal software crashes
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Performance
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
The only annoyance I complain, if we want to be picky, is the fact of the constant disconnections from the control panel.Every about 4 hours the account logs out even if I set the "remember this device" flag; having said that I have not noticed neither slowdowns nor conflicts with other software
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Support Rating
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
I gave this rating because after using this fantastic product. Everything is under my control and also all my databases are secure enough and also quite convenient to be managed. Thus, it’s a really good application in each and every regard that totally supports me in the best way.
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WatchGuard Technologies
I gave it a 10 because I compare it to air conditioning. I need it to work every day, 24/7. I need it to be reliable and not something that requires a ton of interaction from staff to make sure it works every day. In addition, I should be able to run other things at my house when the AC is on. Panda fits that description.
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In-Person Training
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
Trainer was excellent, knew this product in-depth.
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Online Training
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
The training was very helpful. It demonstrated how to configure the service for initial install, items to monitor, and how to set up for ongoing protection. Hands on training is more helpful but this is a good starting point
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Implementation Rating
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
Implementation shouldn't present any problems in standard office environments. In environments with development teams, however, caution is needed. If zero trust is enabled, mechanisms must be in place to ensure that internal software isn't classified as a false positive (software certificate, exception folder, etc.)
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Alternatives Considered
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
We once had an experience of using the AVG AntiVirus Business Edition for eight months and we experienced something surprising that it was not effective and active much as the prices were also too low as compared to Avast Business Antivirus. In short, to explain, Avast Business Antivirus is just [an] amazing antivirus and is working well enough with our organization to protect our systems. From our side, Avast is the best antivirus platform to experience by any organization.
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WatchGuard Technologies
Despite offering great value for money, comparing Sophos' offering to WatchGuard Endpoint Security we find Sophos' offering is far superiour due to it's support system, the distributors it uses (apart from Arrow), it's management console, the resource-light application and, primarily, it's ability as an Endpoint Security program. Though the fact we offer both solution proves that WatchGuard Endpoint Security has it's place in an MSP's portfolio.
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Scalability
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
With the implementation of watchguard (at the beginning Panda Endpoint, but it is the same) I was able to insert in the control panel all the unauthorized software previously installed by colleagues without any authorization from the various department heads.Now any licensed software goes into lockdown and can be unlocked from the control panel
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Return on Investment
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • With Avast Business Antivirus, we can focus on other things and not worry about virus and malware attacks
  • The cost of deploying Avast Business Antivirus is low compared to what we can spend in the event of a malware or virus attack
  • While it is not the cheapest option, it is worth the cost considering the level of protection and all the features that it offers.
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • It has allowed me to add clients without increasing IT staffing
  • Its price point is very competitive for my company and my client's companies
  • Its ability to prevent ALL successful attacks on my company and that of my clients over the last 23+ years has immeasurable value in both confidence and dollars
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ScreenShots

Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions Screenshots

Screenshot of Avast Business Hub - Online Management Console for Avast Small Business Solutions.Screenshot of Device client UI - Ransomware Shield

Watchguard Endpoint Security Screenshots

Screenshot of Main dashboardScreenshot of PUPs activityScreenshot of IoAs Panel- Threat Hunting ServiceScreenshot of Service provider-TrialsScreenshot of Endpoint Risks DashboardScreenshot of Program Blocked By Advanced Security Policies