Avast Ultimate Business Security vs Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security
GravityZone Business Security lists at $38.50 per endpoint per year and scores 79/100; Ultimate Business Security at $60.41 per endpoint per year and scores 64/100.
Field by field
TEAL UNDERLINE = BETTER FOR AN SMB BUYER, PER ROW| FIELD | Avast Ultimate Business Security | Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price at 10 seats | $60.41/endpoint/yr | $38.50/endpoint/yr |
| Pricing model | per endpoint | per endpoint |
| Minimum seats | 1 | 1 |
| Managed 24/7 response | Not offered on this tier | Add-on |
| AV-Test | 2026-06 · protection 6/6.0 | 2025-12 · protection 6/6.0 |
| AV-Comparatives | 2026-H1 · 99% · 4 FP | 2026-H1 · 99.8% · 4 FP |
| MITRE ATT&CK | Not tested | 2024 · 100% coverageDATED |
| Ransomware rollback | Not offered on this tier | Included |
| Identity threat detection | Not offered on this tier | Not offered on this tier |
| MSP multi-tenant console | Included | Included |
| Self-serve purchase | No | Yes — card checkout |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | Available |
| SMB Fit Score | 64 /100 | 79 /100 |
Verdict
The 8-point gap comes from smb operability: Bitdefender scores 25/25 against Avast’s 17/25. They differ on managed 24/7 response: Avast does not offer managed 24/7 response; Bitdefender offers managed 24/7 response as a paid add-on.
Which to pick
Avast ineligible: self-serve purchase: no
Higher SMB Fit Score: 64/100 vs 79/100
Neither product fits: Avast (HIPAA BAA: not available; EDR: not offered, managed 24/7 response: not offered), Bitdefender (EDR: not offered, managed 24/7 response: available as a paid add-on)
Frequently asked
What is the price difference between Avast Ultimate Business Security and Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security?
Avast Ultimate Business Security lists at $60.41/endpoint/yr; Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security at $38.50/endpoint/yr.
Which product includes EDR?
Avast Ultimate Business Security: No. Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security: No.
Which has better independent test results?
Avast Ultimate Business Security: AV-Test, AV-Comparatives. Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security: AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, MITRE ATT&CK.
What is the minimum number of endpoints for each product?
Avast Ultimate Business Security: 1. Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security: 1.
Does either include managed detection and response (MDR)?
Avast Ultimate Business Security: No. Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security: Available as a paid add-on.
What is the SMB Fit Score for each?
Avast Ultimate Business Security: 64/100. Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security: 79/100. The score measures evidence-based fit for small businesses.