TG Soft

What TG Soft does

TG Soft S.r.l. is an Italian cybersecurity software vendor founded in 1998 and headquartered in Selvazzano Dentro (Padua), Veneto. The company is led by founders Gianfranco Tonello (CEO) and Enrico Tonello, operates with a small team (1-10 employees), and carries an authorized capital of €30,000 — indicating a micro-enterprise structure. TG Soft transitioned its legal form from S.a.s. to S.r.l. in 2018 but has remained privately held and bootstrapped.

The company's core product is Vir.IT eXplorer, an endpoint protection platform that bundles antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-malware, and anti-ransomware capabilities. Underlying technology is a proprietary anti-malware engine developed entirely in Italy, augmented with heuristic-behavioral detection, anomaly-based process analysis, and cloud-based threat intelligence aggregated through the company's C.R.A.M. (TG Soft Research Anti Malware Center). Validations include ICSA Labs, VB100, OPSWAT, and the AppEsteem DeceptorFighters certification (2026). A new Vir.IT Cloud Console & EDR line was launched in 2026, extending the offering into managed endpoint detection and response.

TG Soft monetizes primarily through a freemium model: a free Vir.IT eXplorer Lite distributes to over 2.4 million individual and corporate users, with paid PRO/Professional tiers (pricing not publicly disclosed) sold via direct sales, a dealer network, and the Consip MEPA Italian public-sector procurement portal. Customer segments span individual users, IT consultants, mobile users, enterprises, and Italian government agencies. The business has not raised external funding.

Name

TG Soft

Legal name

TG Soft S.r.l.

Website

https://tgsoft.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TG Soft S.r.l. is an Italian cybersecurity vendor founded in 1998, offering the Vir.IT eXplorer endpoint protection suite (antivirus, anti-malware, anti-ransomware, EDR) with a proprietary Italian-built engine, serving over 2.4 million individual and corporate users plus Italian public-sector clients via direct, dealer, and Consip MEPA channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Endpoint Security Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) (HDADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

Keywords

• Antivirus software
• Ransomware protection
• Endpoint security
• Malware detection
• Cybersecurity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rubano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Vir.IT eXplorer PRO is sold as a commercial software suite with periodic automatic updates, software upgrades through Live-Update, 1-year subscription to services, and email support included. Licenses are available for single user with 1-year subscription model. Payment processed via credit card through Banca Sella.
2. Freemium Model: Vir.IT eXplorer Lite is provided free of charge for both private and corporate users with no time limitations. The free version is interoperable with other antivirus software and includes basic scanning and removal capabilities for 60 days. VirIT Mobile Security also offers a LITE version free on Google Play.
3. Cloud Console & EDR Services: Advanced cybersecurity services with EDR functionality integrated into Vir.IT eXplorer PRO. Three service tiers: Vir.IT eXplorer PRO + Cloud Console; Cloud Console & EDR; Cloud Console & EDR + remote SOC support service.
4. Professional Services: Resilience Testing of IT infrastructure in case of Ransomware attacks to verify protection levels. Custom quotes available for enterprise customers.
5. Enterprise/Network Licensing: Vir.IT Console Client/Server for enterprise network deployment with Active Directory support via MSI package installation for centralized management of multiple endpoints.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TG Soft develops and sells the Vir.IT eXplorer cybersecurity suite — an antivirus, antispyware, antimalware, and antiransomware (crypto-malware) platform built on a proprietary detection engine developed entirely in Italy. The commercial Vir.IT eXplorer PRO (annual subscription) and free Vir.IT eXplorer Lite target Windows endpoints, while VirIT Mobile Security covers Android and Vir.IT Cloud Console & EDR provides cloud-based endpoint detection and response with optional remote SOC support for enterprise customers.

Product overview

TG Soft offers a comprehensive cybersecurity product portfolio centered on the Vir.IT eXplorer suite, which consists of a core antivirus platform (Vir.IT eXplorer PRO and Vir.IT eXplorer Lite free version) enhanced with integrated protection modules. The flagship Vir.IT eXplorer PRO is an Italian-made AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, AntiMalware and AntiRansomware suite certified by ICSA Labs and VB100, with a proprietary detection engine developed entirely in Italy. This core suite is augmented by specialized modules including Vir.IT AntiRansomware (heuristic-behavioral crypto-malware protection at 99.63% effectiveness), Vir.IT Cloud Console & EDR (cloud-based endpoint management and detection/response), Vir.IT Backup (ransomware-resistant backup system), Vir.IT Security Monitor (real-time resident protection), Vir.IT Intrusion Detection (auto-execution monitoring for new-gen threats), Vir.IT Web Filter Protection (browser security), Vir.IT Outlook Plugin (email attachment scanning), Vir.IT Console Client/Server (network administration), and Vir.IT AMSI Plugin (Microsoft interface integration). TG Soft also offers VirIT Mobile Security for Android devices and maintains the C.R.A.M. AntiMalware Research Center for ongoing threat intelligence and customer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vir.IT eXplorer: AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, AntiMalware and AntiRansomware CryptoMalware protection suite for Windows operating systems.
• Vir.IT AntiRansomware
• Vir.IT Backup
• Vir.IT Cloud Console & EDR
• VirIT Mobile Security
• C.R.A.M.

Products and services

• Vir.IT eXplorer PRO Commercial antivirus, antispyware, antimalware and antiransomware suite for Windows with a proprietary engine fully developed in Italy; includes Security Monitor, AntiRansomware, Web Filter, Outlook Plugin, Intrusion Detection, Console Client/Server, AMSI Plugin and 1-year subscription with Live-Update and email/phone support. Sold to enterprises and individuals via website, dealers, and Consip-MEPA.
• Vir.IT eXplorer Lite Free antivirus, antispyware and antimalware version interoperable with other security software, providing virus/malware removal for 60 days, automatic engine updates, Intrusion Detection, scheduled scans and free suspicious-file submission to C.R.A.M. Available to private and corporate users with no time limitations.
• VirIT Mobile Security Antimalware and privacy-protection suite for Android devices including Anti-Virus scanning, Privacy Advisor (Permission Analyzer), App Management, Security Monitor, SMS spam protection, safe web browsing and network traffic monitoring. Available as free LITE on Google Play and paid PRO via in-app upgrade.
• Vir.IT Cloud Console & EDR Cloud-based endpoint management and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) service layered on Vir.IT eXplorer PRO, providing predictive threat prevention, continuous monitoring, suspicious-event email alerts, system-info reporting, device grouping and optional remote SOC support. Three tiers available (Cloud Console; Cloud Console & EDR; Cloud Console & EDR + remote SOC). Resilience Testing of IT infrastructure against Ransomware attacks offered via custom quote.
• C.R.A.M. Anti-Malware Research Center Threat-intelligence, malware-analysis and customer-support research center that promotes IT security awareness, provides support to private and industry customers, and develops detection signatures for new-generation malware. Publishes weekly MalwareWeekly reports and the TOP 10 Virus & Malware Observatory since January 2004.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.63% effectiveness in protecting/saving files from ransomware encryption
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICSA LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationICSA Labs certification of Vir.IT eXplorer PRO since 2016. ICSA Labs is an independent division of Verizon Business that provides objective, unbiased security testing and certification.
• Virus Bulletin (VB100)coreTechnology or IntegrationVB100 certification of Vir.IT eXplorer PRO since 2016. Virus Bulletin is a leading security testing organization comparing antivirus products against WildList samples.
• OPSWATcoreTechnology or IntegrationOPSWAT certification of Vir.IT eXplorer PRO since 2012. OPSWAT provides certification for interoperability and effectiveness of security solutions.
• AppEsteemcoreTechnology or IntegrationAppEsteem certification for DeceptorFighters AV products since 2019. AppEsteem examines and analyzes software to protect consumers from cyber threats, providing technical information on app reliability.
• AMTSO (Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization)coreTechnology or IntegrationTG Soft member of AMTSO since 2016. AMTSO is an international organization focused on improving the quality of anti-malware testing.
• EICAR (European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTG Soft associated with EICAR since 2009. EICAR is a European organization dedicated to promoting research and education in computer antivirus and security.
• ClusitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTG Soft member of Clusit, the main Italian association for IT security, promoting cybersecurity culture and awareness in Italy.
• SERITminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSERIT partnership since 2012. SERIT appears to be an Italian IT security channel partner or distributor.
• Consip S.p.A. (MEPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTG Soft participates in Consip MEPA (Mercato Elettronico della Pubblica Amministrazione) for Italian government procurement of cybersecurity products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Malwarebytes: US-based cybersecurity vendor focused on consumer and SMB anti-malware with strong freemium model similar to Vir.IT eXplorer Lite. Comparable to TG Soft as a specialist anti-malware vendor with freemium funnel and emphasis on ransomware/malware protection.
• F-Secure (WithSecure): Finnish cybersecurity company split into consumer (F-Secure) and enterprise (WithSecure) businesses with proprietary endpoint protection engine. Comparable to TG Soft as a Northern European antivirus specialist with national heritage and SMB/enterprise positioning.
• Bitdefender: Romanian-founded antivirus and cybersecurity company with proprietary engine, consumer and business product lines, and strong European heritage. Most directly comparable to TG Soft as a European-made endpoint security specialist competing globally, though at vastly larger scale.
• Panda Security (WatchGuard): Spanish antivirus vendor now part of WatchGuard, historically serving Spanish-speaking consumer and SMB markets with proprietary engine. Comparable to TG Soft as a Southern European antivirus specialist with regional focus and proprietary technology.
• G DATA CyberDefense: German antivirus vendor with proprietary engine, strong DACH-region presence, and consumer/SMB positioning. Closely comparable to TG Soft as a smaller European antivirus specialist with national-market focus and proprietary technology.
• Avira (Gen Digital): German antivirus vendor now part of Gen Digital (Norton), historically focused on free consumer antivirus similar to Vir.IT eXplorer Lite. Comparable as a European-rooted consumer antivirus specialist with freemium model and proprietary engine.
• Emsisoft: Austrian/New Zealand-based antivirus and anti-malware vendor focused on consumers and small businesses with dual-engine scanning. Comparable to TG Soft as a smaller European-rooted antivirus specialist emphasizing malware/ransomware protection.
• Kaspersky: Russian-headquartered antivirus and endpoint security vendor with proprietary engine, serving consumer and enterprise markets globally. Comparable to TG Soft as a standalone antivirus specialist, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• ESET: Slovak endpoint security company with proprietary NOD32 engine, serving consumers, SMBs, and enterprises. Directly comparable to TG Soft as a Central European antivirus specialist with a regional-origin proprietary engine and similar SMB/government focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sophos (Thoma Bravo): UK-based endpoint and network security vendor owned by Thoma Bravo, serving SMBs and enterprises with broader XDR/platform portfolio. Comparable to TG Soft as an endpoint security vendor but as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio and managed services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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