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

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**Category:** Security & Privacy
**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/best-antivirus-software-in-2026-our-top-5-what-are-you-using/93 "2026-09-24T09:41:03Z")
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Our editors rank **117 tools** in [Antivirus Software](https://www.itechguides.com/best/antivirus-software/) from their official pricing, plan and product pages. The current top 5:

1. **[Microsoft Defender for Business](https://www.itechguides.com/products/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](https://www.itechguides.com/products/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](https://www.itechguides.com/products/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](https://www.itechguides.com/products/eset-home-security/)** — 9.0/10 · 30-day trial  
A tiered household security suite with strong protection and privacy features.
5. **[FortiClient](https://www.itechguides.com/products/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/](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