SentinelOne vs Avast (Gen Digital)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
SentinelOne ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. Powerful, autonomous AI platform that actively remediates threats for lean IT teams.
At a glance
| SentinelOne | Avast (Gen Digital) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #9 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Best for automated response | Best for budget-conscious startups |
| Pricing | $$$ ($50 to $100/endpoint/year) | $ ($20 to $50/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Mountain View, USA | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Founded | 2013 | 1988 |
SentinelOne
Powerful, autonomous AI platform that actively remediates threats for lean IT teams.
www.sentinelone.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
Avast (Gen Digital)
Dependable, no-frills security at a very competitive price for budget-focused businesses.
www.avast.com/businessSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
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