G DATA

Endpoint protection, EDR/XDR, email security and security-awareness training

Bochum, Germany · Founded 1985 · Paid
A European alternative to Norton McAfee CrowdStrike Falcon SentinelOne Trend Micro Sophos Kaspersky

About G DATA

G DATA CyberDefense AG is a German cybersecurity company headquartered at the G DATA Campus in Bochum, founded in 1985 and credited with releasing the world's first antivirus software in 1987. Around 500 employees develop endpoint protection, EDR/XDR, email security and security-awareness training for consumers, SMBs, enterprises and critical infrastructure operators. Products are developed entirely in Germany and carry the European Cyber Security Organisation's "Cybersecurity Made in Europe" label, with consumer plans sold per device per year and business plans quoted by seats.

Quick facts

Pricing model Paid
Free trial
Open source
Self-hostable No
Public API No
Target audience BOTH
Company size fit All
DPA available Yes
Data stored in EU Yes
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