Microsoft Defender for Business vs Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security

Microsoft Defender for Business9.4Visit Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security9.3Visit

Higher score Microsoft Defender for Business #1 in Antivirus Software 9.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

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Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security #2 in Antivirus Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Bitdefender

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses needing managed endpoint security

• Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security fits best

  Small businesses with advanced endpoint needs

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Defender for Business 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.3
Ranking	#1 in Antivirus Software	#2 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Small businesses needing managed endpoint security	Small businesses with advanced endpoint needs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	Not checked yet
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business
Features Microsoft Defender for Business 1/3 · Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 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	5 devices	100 devices (best)
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, Linux, macOS
Our review
Pros	EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations	Advanced anti-exploit and fileless attack defense Ransomware mitigation with tamper-proof file backups Centralized management across Windows, Linux, and macOS
Cons	The listed price requires annual billing Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user Server protection is available only as an add-on	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
Our verdict	Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized organizations with up to 300 users. It combines next-generation antivirus with ransomware attack disruption, vulnerability management, attack… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Defender for Business — where it wins

  • EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation
  • Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices
  • Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed price requires annual billing
  • Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user
  • Server protection is available only as an add-on

• 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

• Microsoft Defender for Business9.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused endpoint security subscription with EDR and centralized controls for small businesses.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
• 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 →