--- title: "Best Trellix Endpoint Security Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Trellix Endpoint Security? Find out how Trellix Endpoint Security stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/151734/McAfee-Endpoint-Security/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # Trellix Endpoint Security alternatives Last updated on August 26th, 2026 The best Trellix Endpoint Security alternatives are Iru (best overall), Action1 (best free plan), NordVPN (best budget option), and Malwarebytes for Business (most reviewed). Together they hold 4,643 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.6 to 4.9 out of 5. Trellix Endpoint Security itself holds 4.2 out of 5 across 1,806 reviews. ### Trellix Endpoint Security - Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (1,806 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 6 of 10 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Trellix Endpoint Security alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Action1](https://www.capterra.com/p/180609/Action1-RMM/) — 4.9 out of 5 (239 reviews) | Rated 0.7 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | Not available | 7 of 10 top category features | | [Iru](https://www.capterra.com/p/181954/Iru/) — 4.9 out of 5 (493 reviews) | Rated 0.7 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | Not available | 5 of 10 top category features | | [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,394 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $11.99 /mo | 6 of 10 top category features | | [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,171 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | A$304.00 /yr | 9 of 10 top category features | | [Malwarebytes for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/) — 4.7 out of 5 (2,517 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $69.99 /user/yr | 7 of 10 top category features | | [AVG Antivirus Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/176245/AVG-Antivirus-Business-Edition/) — 4.3 out of 5 (2,146 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $46.99 | 7 of 10 top category features | | [Symantec Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/227396/Symantec-Endpoint-Protection/) — 4.4 out of 5 (548 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $39.00 /yr | 5 of 10 top category features | | [Avast Ultimate Business Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/170318/Avast-Business-Antivirus-Pro-Plus/) — 4.4 out of 5 (933 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $36.99 /yr | 10 of 10 top category features | | [SentinelOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/152564/Endpoint-Protection-Platform/) — 4.8 out of 5 (116 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $179.99 /usage/mo | 6 of 10 top category features | | [Bitdefender GravityZone](https://www.capterra.com/p/58388/BitDefender-Enterprise-Manager/) — 4.6 out of 5 (223 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $184.99 /one-time | 7 of 10 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Trellix Endpoint Security The best free alternatives to Trellix Endpoint Security are Action1, ESET Endpoint Security, and Malwarebytes for Business — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Action1](https://www.capterra.com/p/180609/Action1-RMM/) — 4.9 out of 5 (239 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available ### [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,171 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: A$304.00 /yr ### [Malwarebytes for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/) — 4.7 out of 5 (2,517 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $69.99 /user/yr --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Trellix Endpoint Security alternatives are Action1 (4.9), Iru (4.9), and SentinelOne (4.9). ### [Action1](https://www.capterra.com/p/180609/Action1-RMM/) - 184 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 184 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 184 SMB reviews > "We've found the remote support tools indispensable and being able to run PowerShell scripts against endpoints remotely has greatly improved our response to issues." — Adam L., ICT Network Management (October 6, 2025) ### [Iru](https://www.capterra.com/p/181954/Iru/) - 338 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 338 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 across 338 SMB reviews > "The odd thing is that the helpdesk are clearly very technical profiles, which makes communication sometimes a bit of a plan. But no showstoppers." — Joris V., managing partnre (July 11, 2026) ### [SentinelOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/152564/Endpoint-Protection-Platform/) - 67 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 67 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 across 67 SMB reviews > "It prevented many malicious intrusions and continues to be the best bang for buck." — Daniel G., Helpdesk Engineer (May 27, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from Trellix Endpoint Security? Of the 54 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from Trellix Endpoint Security, the most common destinations were AVG Antivirus Business Edition, ESET Endpoint Security, Malwarebytes for Business, and Symantec Endpoint Security. ### What users preferred ### [AVG Antivirus Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/176245/AVG-Antivirus-Business-Edition/) - 4.3 out of 5 (2,146 reviews) — 18 reviewers switched here > "Affordability" — Dana W., Web Developer (January 7, 2020) ### [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/) - 4.7 out of 5 (1,171 reviews) — 17 reviewers switched here > "ESET was fast and efficient as an antivirus and had more user friendly features I liked." — Chanaka A., Civil Engineer (August 20, 2021) ### [Malwarebytes for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/) - 4.7 out of 5 (2,517 reviews) — 12 reviewers switched here > "AVG turned out to be very clunky. A resource hog." — Aaron B., Chief Operating Officer (December 2, 2019) ### [Symantec Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/227396/Symantec-Endpoint-Protection/) - 4.4 out of 5 (548 reviews) — 7 reviewers switched here > "feature are not good inundation/data base Update is hard job Pricing licensing" — Irfan A., Deputy Manager (March 9, 2020) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Computer Security - [Netwrix Threat Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/264777/Netwrix-Threat-Manager/) - [PA File Sight](https://www.capterra.com/p/143547/PA-File-Sight/) — 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/204559/Acronis-Cyber-Protect-Cloud/) — 4.1 out of 5 (77 reviews) ### Endpoint Protection - [Jamf Protect](https://www.capterra.com/p/209028/Jamf-Protect/) — 4.5 out of 5 (37 reviews) - [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.capterra.com/p/170018/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,845 reviews) - [Netwrix Endpoint Protector](https://www.capterra.com/p/186419/Endpoint-Protector/) — 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews) ### Threat Intelligence - [ManageEngine Log360](https://www.capterra.com/p/175185/Log360/) — 4.7 out of 5 (26 reviews) - [Netwrix Threat Prevention](https://www.capterra.com/p/264778/Netwrix-Threat-Prevention/) - [Netwrix Threat Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/264777/Netwrix-Threat-Manager/) ### AntiVirus - [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.capterra.com/p/170018/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,845 reviews) - [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.capterra.com/p/249584/GoTo-Resolve/) — 4.4 out of 5 (216 reviews) - [Mcafee Total Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/219069/Mcafee-Total-Protection/) — 4.3 out of 5 (78 reviews) ---