Dr.Web
Antivirus software
Endpoint protection software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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What is Dr.Web
Dr.Web is an endpoint security and antivirus product line used to detect, block, and remediate malware on desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. It is typically deployed by IT and security teams that need centrally managed protection for business endpoints, as well as by individuals using standalone antivirus. The platform includes signature-based and heuristic detection, web and email protection components, and optional centralized administration depending on the edition.
Broad OS platform coverage
Dr.Web provides endpoint protection across common desktop and server environments and also offers mobile protection options. This helps organizations standardize on one vendor for mixed endpoint fleets. It can be useful for environments that need coverage beyond a single operating system family.
Centralized management options
Business editions support centralized administration for deploying agents, applying policies, and monitoring endpoint status. This aligns with typical endpoint protection operational needs such as fleet-wide updates and incident visibility. Central management reduces the overhead compared with managing standalone antivirus installations endpoint-by-endpoint.
Multiple protection components
The product line commonly bundles anti-malware scanning with additional controls such as web filtering/protection and email-related protections depending on the package. This provides layered prevention beyond on-demand scanning alone. It can reduce reliance on separate point tools for basic endpoint threat prevention.
Feature depth varies by edition
Capabilities differ across consumer, small business, and enterprise offerings, and some functions may require specific bundles or add-ons. This can complicate product selection and licensing for organizations with diverse requirements. Buyers often need careful mapping of required controls to the exact Dr.Web edition.
Limited public integration ecosystem
Compared with some endpoint security suites, Dr.Web has a smaller publicly visible ecosystem of third-party integrations and prebuilt connectors. This may increase effort when integrating with SIEM/SOAR, ticketing, or broader security operations workflows. Organizations with mature SOC processes may need additional customization.
Less emphasis on RMM-style workflows
Dr.Web focuses on endpoint protection rather than remote monitoring and management (RMM) capabilities such as remote control, patching, and device administration. Teams looking for an all-in-one IT operations and security toolset may need separate products for those functions. This can increase tool count for MSPs or IT departments that prioritize unified RMM plus security.
Plan & Pricing
Home / Consumer products
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Web Security Space (Windows/macOS/Linux) | $31.00 per PC / year (price shown on Doctor Web e-store; price includes VAT). Promotion: 1 PC / 2 months — $6 (promotional "test drive" offer shown on product page). | Comprehensive protection (antivirus, firewall, URL filtering, spam filter, parental controls, backup). Trial options available (see notes). cite |
| Dr.Web Katana (Windows) | $9.30 per PC / year (price shown on Doctor Web e-store; price includes VAT). | Lightweight non-signature anti-virus for Windows; 30-day trial available. cite |
| Dr.Web Security Space for Android | From $10.33 per device / year (price shown on product page). | Mobile protection (antivirus, anti-theft, URL filter, call/SMS filter). Trial available (product page indicates "Trial"). cite |
Business / Enterprise products (subscription & bundles)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Web Premium (business subscription) | Starting from €1.65 per protected object / month (tariff page shows "starting from 1.65 €/month"). | Subscription model charged per protected object (per-day billing also used); flexible scaling, suspend/resume subscriptions, management via Control Center. Suitable for protecting PCs, servers and mobile devices. cite |
| Small Business / Safe School bundles (Enterprise Security Suite) | From €150 (small business bundle listed "From 150 €"); Safe School bundles "From 50 €". | Bundled enterprise-class protection for 5–50 (or up to 500 for schools) devices; centralised management; contact sales for larger deployments / custom quotes. 30-day trials available for many enterprise products. cite |
Free utilities / free-tier notes
- Dr.Web CureIt! — free on-demand curing utility for home use (downloadable from Doctor Web). cite
- Dr.Web LiveDisk — free emergency rescue disk for home use. cite
- Dr.Web Anti-virus for Android Light (Dr.Web Light) — free lifetime license for Android (download from Google Play). cite
Seller details
Doctor Web, Ltd.
Moscow, Russia
1992
Private
https://www.drweb.com/
https://x.com/drweb
https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctor-web-ltd/
