This feature deserves some unpacking since it is, perhaps, the biggest improvement Avast has made to the platform over the last year. Installation and InterfaceĪvast’s web console is greatly improved from when we last tested it, but could still use some work. The opening dashboard gives a quick overview of the device count, the number of threats detected, and a trend line of threats, but doesn’t include significant detail. You'll find buttons to quickly jump to the reports section where that detail can be found, so while not ideal, it’s still workable. On the plus side, however, there is a new patch management dashboard that gives you a count of how many devices need patching. its lack of mobile support and some weaknesses in reporting keep it behind our Editors' Choice winners, Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, ESET Endpoint Protection, and Sophos Intercept X.

While it has added some nice ancillary capabilities, including a VPN service, a sandbox browser, and data shredder. That price tag wraps the popular consumer desktop antivirus and security engine in a hosted endpoint protection package attractive to small businesses, since it's delivered as an easy to deploy and manage Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. While it's well-featured overall, we were disappointed to discover that just as when we tested it last year, the product still focuses entirely on Windows and Mac desktops, completely avoiding mobile devices. Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus starts at $174.96 for five devices per yea.

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