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| Product | Microsoft Defender Antivirus by Microsoft View product | Avast Premium Security by Avast View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Microsoft Defender Antivirus covers real-time protection, cloud-delivered protection and behavior monitoring for malware prevention. Compare top Antivirus tools. | Get the facts on Avast Premium Security: sandbox and Webcam Shield. Built for ransomware protection. Compare it with other Endpoint Security options before you decide. |
| Product type | Endpoint Antivirus / Anti-Malware | Consumer Internet Security Suite |
| Best for | Cross-industry | Consumers, Families, Home Offices |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: no | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | CloudOn-Premise | Cloud |
| Deployment details | Endpoint; Cloud-managed; Windows endpoints; Enterprise management | On-device software; On-device software |
| Data residency | Depends on cloud protection configuration and tenant region | |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: no |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: no |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: no |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: yes | Multi-tenant: no |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: no | Mobile app: yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows endpoints | WindowsmacOSAndroidiOS |
| Compliance | Microsoft security/compliance ecosystem | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives certified |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | Microsoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft Defender XDR | Avast SecureLine VPNAvast UltimateAvast Cleanup |
| Industries | Cross-industry | ConsumersFamiliesHome Offices |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Microsoft | Avast |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Company size | 200,000+ | 10,001+ |
| Founded | 1975 | 1988 |
Overview
What it is
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Microsoft Defender Antivirus covers real-time protection, cloud-delivered protection and behavior monitoring for malware prevention. Compare top Antivirus tools.Avast Premium Security
Get the facts on Avast Premium Security: sandbox and Webcam Shield. Built for ransomware protection. Compare it with other Endpoint Security options before you decide.Product type
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Endpoint Antivirus / Anti-MalwareAvast Premium Security
Consumer Internet Security SuiteBest for
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Cross-industryAvast Premium Security
Consumers, Families, Home OfficesPricing
Pricing model
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Contact VendorAvast Premium Security
Contact VendorFree trial
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Free trial: noAvast Premium Security
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Avast Premium Security
Deployment details
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Endpoint; Cloud-managed; Windows endpoints; Enterprise managementAvast Premium Security
On-device software; On-device softwareData residency
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Depends on cloud protection configuration and tenant regionAvast Premium Security
Key features
What it offers
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- Real-time protection
- Cloud-delivered protection
- Behavior monitoring
- Attack surface reduction integration
- Scanning
- Malware prevention
- Endpoint protection
- Real-time threat detection
Avast Premium Security
- Advanced firewall
- Real Site fake website protection
- Ransomware Shield
- Webcam Shield
- Sandbox
- Sensitive Data Shield
- Remote access shield
- Software updater
Platform & access
API access
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
API access: yesAvast Premium Security
API access: noSingle sign-on (SSO)
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
SSO: yesAvast Premium Security
SSO: noRole-based access (RBAC)
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
RBAC: yesAvast Premium Security
RBAC: noMulti-tenant
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Multi-tenant: yesAvast Premium Security
Multi-tenant: noMobile app
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Mobile app: noAvast Premium Security
Mobile app: yesSupported platforms
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Avast Premium Security
Compliance
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Avast Premium Security
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Avast Premium Security
Industries
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Avast Premium Security
Regions
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Avast Premium Security
Vendor
Company
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
MicrosoftAvast Premium Security
AvastHeadquarters
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Redmond, Washington, USAAvast Premium Security
Prague, Czech RepublicCompany size
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
200,000+Avast Premium Security
10,001+Founded
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
1975Avast Premium Security
1988