A polished business password manager with strong admin controls and excellent usability.
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Password managers, business VPNs, endpoint protection and backup for teams without a security department.
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Password ManagersStore, share and enforce strong passwords across your team — the highest-impact security purchase for most businesses.7 tools reviewed Business VPN & Zero TrustSecure remote access, dedicated IPs and network controls for distributed teams.6 tools reviewed Endpoint SecurityManaged antivirus and endpoint detection that protects laptops and servers from malware and ransomware.8 tools reviewed Backup & RecoveryAutomatic, off-site backups for computers, servers and SaaS data so you can recover from mistakes and ransomware.6 tools reviewed
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Open-source password management with outstanding value and self-hosting.
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Zero-trust access and secure web gateway with a free tier for small teams.
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Easy mesh networking built on WireGuard — private networks in minutes.
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Enterprise-grade password management with compliance and privileged access add-ons.
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Enterprise-grade endpoint protection and EDR, priced for SMBs.
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AI-driven endpoint protection with autonomous response and rollback.
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Enterprise-grade endpoint protection packaged for small businesses.
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Comprehensive, good-value endpoint security with central management.
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Our approach to security
Small businesses are attractive targets precisely because they rarely have dedicated security staff. The good news is that a handful of well-chosen controls — a password manager with enforced use, multi-factor authentication, managed endpoint protection and tested backups — address the majority of common attack paths.
Our security reviews are written for the person who ends up responsible for IT by default: an operations lead, a founder or a part-time contractor. We prioritise ease of rollout, centralised admin, clear reporting and realistic pricing over feature checklists that only matter to large enterprises.
Where a product publishes independent audits or certifications, we link to the vendor's own documentation rather than repeating claims we cannot verify.
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1Password vs Bitwarden9.1 · 8.9vs
1Password vs Dashlane9.1 · 8.4
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Backblaze vs IDrive8.4 · 8.2
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1Password vs Keeper9.1 · 8.6
vsCloudflare Zero Trust vs Tailscale8.7 · 8.7
vsMicrosoft Defender for Business vs CrowdStrike Falcon Go8.6 · 8.5
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Bitdefender GravityZone vs ESET PROTECT8.5 · 8.4
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Acronis vs Veeam8.5 · 8.5vsCBackblaze vs Carbonite8.4 · 7.9Buying guides
Security buying guides
Security · Buying guideUpdated November 3, 2026
Best Password Managers for Business
The best password managers for business — 1Password, Bitwarden, Keeper, Dashlane, NordPass and Proton Pass compared on security, admin controls, usability and price per user.
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Best Business VPN for Small Business
The best business VPNs and zero trust network access tools for small teams, compared on security model, ease of rollout and per-user cost.
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Best Antivirus and Endpoint Security for Small Business
The best antivirus, EDR and endpoint protection for small businesses, compared on detection approach, management, response features and cost per device.
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Best Cloud Backup Software for Small Business
The best cloud and hybrid backup solutions for small businesses, compared on restore options, ransomware protection, SaaS coverage and cost.
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Best LastPass Alternatives
The best LastPass alternatives for businesses and teams — security models, admin controls, pricing and a step-by-step migration plan.
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1Password vs Bitwarden vs Keeper vs Dashlane
Four leading business password managers compared: security models, admin controls, usability, pricing and which suits your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the single most effective security step for a small business?
Turn on multi-factor authentication for email and every admin account, then roll out a business password manager so staff stop reusing passwords. Together these block a large share of account-takeover attacks.
Do we need a business VPN if everything is in the cloud?
Not always. Traditional VPNs protect access to private networks; if you have none, a VPN mainly adds privacy on public Wi-Fi. Some business VPN products now offer zero-trust access controls, which are more useful for cloud-first teams.
How often should backups be tested?
At least quarterly, and after any major system change. A backup you have never restored from is an assumption, not a safeguard.