Arcabit
Polish antivirus vendor since 2004, VB100 certified, with a RoundKick EDR module for larger networks
Quick Overview
| Company | Arcabit Sp. z o.o. |
|---|---|
| Category | endpoint protection |
| Headquarters | Warsaw, Poland |
| Founded | 2004 |
| EU Presence | EU (Poland) |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | Virus Bulletin VB100 |
| Pricing | Enterprise pricing on request |
| Replaces | Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee |
Detailed Review
Arcabit Sp. z o.o. has been building antivirus software in Warsaw since 2004, and it is the only Polish vendor in this category. Its business range covers Endpoint Security for larger networks, a lighter Small Office Security tier, server protection, and a RoundKick EDR module for detection and response — a full enough spread that Arcabit pitches itself at large corporate and business networks, not only small offices.
The independent check on the detection engine is Virus Bulletin's VB100 award, the same signal ESET, Bitdefender and IKARUS carry. What Arcabit does not publish is pricing or a self-serve trial; both routes go through a contact form, and its presence outside Poland is thin. For a Polish organisation that wants to replace Kaspersky specifically, or simply prefers a domestic vendor with central management for many installations, Arcabit is a plausible and under-documented choice rather than a well-marketed one.
What Arcabit does well
- Building antivirus in Warsaw since 2004
- Virus Bulletin VB100 certified
- RoundKick EDR module for detection and response
- Central management console for large networks
- Polish company and support
Where Arcabit falls short
- No published pricing or self-serve trial
- Thin presence outside Poland
- Smaller company with less independent test coverage than ESET or Bitdefender
Standout feature. The only Polish vendor in this category: a direct domestic alternative for organisations moving off Kaspersky.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Building antivirus in Warsaw since 2004
- Virus Bulletin VB100 certified
- RoundKick EDR module for detection and response
- Central management console for large networks
- Polish company and support
Cons
- No published pricing or self-serve trial
- Thin presence outside Poland
- Smaller company with less independent test coverage than ESET or Bitdefender
Alternatives to Arcabit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcabit?
Arcabit Sp. z o.o. has been building antivirus software in Warsaw since 2004, and it is the only Polish vendor in this category. Its business range covers Endpoint Security for larger networks, a lighter Small Office Security tier, server protection, and a RoundKick EDR module for detection and response — a full enough spread that Arcabit pitches itself at large corporate and business networks, not only small offices.
Where is Arcabit based?
Arcabit operates from Warsaw, Poland, which places it under EU (Poland). Compliance: Virus Bulletin VB100.
What does Arcabit cost?
Enterprise pricing on request.
Who is Arcabit best for?
Polish organisations wanting a domestic alternative to Kaspersky. The only Polish vendor in this category: a direct domestic alternative for organisations moving off Kaspersky.
What are the drawbacks of Arcabit?
No published pricing or self-serve trial. Thin presence outside Poland. Smaller company with less independent test coverage than ESET or Bitdefender.
Is Arcabit a good alternative to Kaspersky?
Arcabit is built as a European alternative to Kaspersky: Polish antivirus vendor since 2004, VB100 certified, with a RoundKick EDR module for larger networks. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Arcabit compare to other endpoint protection tools?
Arcabit is one of several European endpoint protection tools we cover. It is most often compared with Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee.