Webroot (OpenText) vs Avast (Gen Digital)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Webroot (OpenText) ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #9) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. An MSP favorite for its tiny, fast agent with negligible performance impact.
At a glance
| Webroot (OpenText) | Avast (Gen Digital) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Best for MSPs & lightweight agent | Best for budget-conscious startups |
| Pricing | $$ ($25 to $50/endpoint/year) | $ ($20 to $50/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Broomfield, USA | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Founded | 1997 | 1988 |
Webroot (OpenText)
An MSP favorite for its tiny, fast agent with negligible performance impact.
www.webroot.com/us/en/businessSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026)
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 (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.