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Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security vs Avast One
Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security leads on 1 check, Avast One on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Avast One
Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security scores higher on our rubric for antivirus software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Avast One offers free plan; Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security doesn't. Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security leads on device limit: 100 devices versus 30 devices.
Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security is the better fit for small businesses with advanced endpoint needs. Avast One is the better fit for broad protection with a free starting option.
- Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security fits best
Small businesses with advanced endpoint needs
- Avast One fits best
Broad protection with a free starting option
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Side by side
| Feature | Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Avast One 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Antivirus Software | #8 in Antivirus Software |
| Best for | Small businesses with advanced endpoint needs | Broad protection with a free starting option |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 1/3 · Avast One 1/3 | ||
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parental controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Password manager | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Protection scope | Complete security | Complete security |
| Device limit | 100 devices (best) | 30 devices |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
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| Our verdict | Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security is an endpoint security product for small businesses managing laptops, desktops, and file servers. It combines antimalware protection with advanced anti-exploit controls, fileless attack… Read the review → |
Avast One is a consumer security application for individuals and families protecting personal devices and online activity. It combines real-time antivirus protection with ransomware defense, malicious-website blocking, AI-assisted scam… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security — where it wins
- Advanced anti-exploit and fileless attack defense
- Ransomware mitigation with tamper-proof file backups
- Centralized management across Windows, Linux, and macOS
Where it doesn't
- Paid subscription required; there is no free plan
- Online purchase supports deployments from 1 to 100 devices
- Focused on endpoint security rather than a general-purpose IT suite
Avast One — where it wins
- Free starting plan with antivirus, web, and ransomware protection
- Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
- Adds VPN, firewall, webcam, scam, and breach monitoring tools
Where it doesn't
- The entry-level VPN is limited
- Paid plans add complexity across modules
- Pricing is region-dependent
- Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security9.3/10 · Paid
A paid endpoint security suite for small businesses needing layered protection and central control.
Visit BitdefenderFull verdict → - Avast One8.5/10 · Free plan
A broad consumer security suite with free essentials and paid privacy and identity tools.
Visit Avast OneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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