Our verdict · 8.5/10 Excellent
Excellent value for small businesses that want broad endpoint protection managed centrally.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Budget-conscious protection.
- Strongest area: Security & privacy (9.0/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (7.2/10).
- Price: From around $20–30 / device / year (small business bundles) — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Console has a learning curve.
What is Bitdefender GravityZone?
GravityZone protects Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile devices with layered protection, patch management options and EDR on higher tiers, managed through a cloud console.
Bitdefender GravityZone is made by Bitdefender and is reviewed here as a endpoint security product. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.5 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Bitdefender GravityZone if
- Budget-conscious protection
- Mixed OS environments
- Small IT teams
Not for you if
- Teams wanting fully managed services by default
Key features
Anti-malware, anti-exploit and firewall.
Protects and restores files.
Optional add-on.
Detection and response on higher tiers.
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Microsoft 365
Pros & cons
What we like
- Strong protection
- Good value
- Broad OS support
- Optional add-ons
Watch out for
- Console has a learning curve
- Add-ons cost extra
- Support varies by region
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GravityZone Small Business | ≈ $25 / device / yr | Per device; bundles vary |
| Business Security Premium | Custom quote | — |
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 30, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Business Security Premium has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
- Yearly pricing. At least one plan is priced per year. Confirm whether monthly billing is offered and what it costs.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 30, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.8 | 2.20 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 7.6 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 30% | 9.0 | 2.70 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 5% | 7.2 | 0.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for security products | 8.5 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Bitdefender |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Bitdefender GravityZone against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Bitdefender’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any endpoint security product
Check Bitdefender GravityZone against the same list we use for every endpoint security product — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Cloud management console
- Behavioural/ransomware protection
- Supports all your operating systems
- Alerting you will actually see
- Optional managed response
See every ranked option in Endpoint Security.
Bitdefender GravityZone alternatives
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Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Bitdefender GravityZone. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
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Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Bitdefender GravityZone FAQ
Is GravityZone suitable for a 10-person company?
Yes — small-business bundles are designed for small device counts.
Does Bitdefender GravityZone have a free plan?
No, Bitdefender GravityZone does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From around $20–30 / device / year (small business bundles) (indicative).
Who is Bitdefender GravityZone best for?
Bitdefender GravityZone is best for: budget-conscious protection; mixed OS environments; small IT teams.
How much does Bitdefender GravityZone cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (GravityZone Small Business) works out at roughly $21 per month, or about $250 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the Bitdefender GravityZone score calculated?
The 8.5/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for security products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Bitdefender GravityZone?
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