--- description: Learn more about Avast Essential Business Security price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Avast Essential Business Security Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [IT Management Software](/directory/10001/it-management/software) > [Avast Essential Business Security](/software/216278/avast-business-antivirus) # Avast Essential Business Security Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/216278/avast-business-antivirus Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/216278/avast-business-antivirus?page=2) > Essential cyber protection and security control for your small business > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 89 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Avast Essential Business Security? Small businesses ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 89 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Avast - **Location**: Prague, Czechia - **Founded**: 1988 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$36.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Avast Business Antivirus is also offered across for $46.99/year and $56.99/year. A 30-day free trial is available. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Anti Virus - Capacity Management - Compliance Management - Dashboard - Endpoint Protection Software - IT Reporting - Maintenance Scheduling - Real-Time Notifications - Remote Access/Control - Remote Monitoring & Management - Self Service Portal - VPN Software ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [IT Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10001/it-management/software) ## Related Categories - [IT Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10001/it-management/software) - [Computer Security Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10005/computer-security/software) - [Unified Endpoint Management Tools (UEM)](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/32835/unified-endpoint-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The protection levels it offers are really good, in real time and complete scans avoiding maleware, spyware, ransomware, etc. The GUI it's great, and the software has an IA that's constantly looking for possible new threats. This program will not affect the performance of the computer. It has a version for PC, macOS, iOS and Android. > > **Cons**: Something I don't like about the AV is that when you going to instal it, it offers us to also install software that is not related to virus protection. > > Except for what I mentioned about the installation, my overall experience using avast over 10 years is good, I have no complaints and it always did its job: protect me. ----- ### "Easy to see the status of your computers and it works well\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *1 April 2022* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software provides a quick view of computers and if they are protected. Our company has many locations but I can control them all from one website. I get status reports if an agent (computer) hasn't contacted the main controller which will alert me that something might not be working correctly. I get timely status if a virus was detected and the appropriate action was taken (the file was put in quarantine or deleted). The program is easy to use. I especially like seeing the last time an agent connected with the main console. Other details about the computers are available, such as their operating system, IP address, and domain/workgroup name. > > **Cons**: I have had a few occasions where the agent was not communicating completely and I needed to reinstall the agent. In those situations the program was still running, but it was not visible to the user which made it a little difficult to reinstall. > > I have been very happy using this product for our business. I feel it is protecting my devices properly and we are secure\! ----- ### "Too much ads and prompts, and gets quite misleading sometimes." — 3.0/5 > **Samantha** | *26 January 2021* | Research | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Does not hog up CPU resources, to the point, and interface is relatively easy-to-use. It's got a whole bunch of features, but really the only one I like and use is the web antivirus. That's all it needs. > > **Cons**: Sometimes quite misleading to tell me to opt into the Pro. It's got a prominent button to start a free trial for the paid software, but the "Free" icon is grey and put on the side so in the beginning I thought free option is not offered anymore. Also, gives some false-positives sometimes. We build websites, and one of the websites we built for a client is always blocked by Avast. It's a false-positive. > > Overall it's still a great piece of software. Just that it's Cons have scared me away to use Kaspersky now. ----- ### "Stay Safe online" — 5.0/5 > **Tolu** | *7 November 2021* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to install Works in the background seamlessly Doesn't consume system resources Protects your data Keeps you safe online from malware and viruses > > **Cons**: Requires another subscription for safeline vpn. > > I have used Avast business antivirus for over 2 years and am really impressed by it. There really isn't much to say about the software other than it does its job of keeping your system safe from viruses or malware. Doesn't trigger unnecessary warnings, cost-effective and you can also use it on your mobile phone. ----- ### "Perfect Privacy Software for Any Business" — 5.0/5 > **Luis** | *2 March 2021* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is the most solid Privacy and Browsing Antivirus software that allows Add Block, Bank Privacy and much more. This Keeps every aspect of your online Business protected. > > **Cons**: I dislike the adds that continue to appear at times and that sometimes certain settings such as add block turn off. Other than this, no complaints. > > I highly recommend Avast Business for any Online Marketplace or Team that uses frequent online transactions. This keeps all browsing and transaction history completely private and secured from Viruses. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/216278/avast-business-antivirus?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/216278/avast-business-antivirus) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data