Best Antivirus Software in 2026: our top 5 — what are you using?

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Our editors rank 117 tools in Antivirus Software from their official pricing, plan and product pages. The current top 5:

  1. Microsoft Defender for Business — 9.4/10 · From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
    A focused endpoint security subscription with EDR and centralized controls for small businesses.
  2. Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security — 9.3/10
    A paid endpoint security suite for small businesses needing layered protection and central control.
  3. Bitdefender Total Security — 9.2/10 · From $59.99/yr · 30-day trial
    A broad security suite for families protecting PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets.
  4. ESET HOME Security — 9.0/10 · 30-day trial
    A tiered household security suite with strong protection and privacy features.
  5. FortiClient — 8.9/10 · Pricing on request
    A broad endpoint security client for teams already invested in Fortinet infrastructure.

Full ranking, filters and every tool: https://www.itechguides.com/best/antivirus-software/

What are you using right now, and what made you pick it? If a tool you rely on is missing, name it below.

— iTechGuides team · editorial ranking only (paid placements are never part of it) · updated Sep 2026