Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Enterprise endpoint protection with AI threat intelligence via Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Defender leverages signals from billions of devices and AI models trained across Microsoft's security research to detect endpoint threats. Integrates natively with Windows and Microsoft 365 environments.
| Pricing from | $4 per user per month |
| Best for | Microsoft-centric enterprises seeking native endpoint detection without additional security infrastructure costs |
| Website | www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-endpoint |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Native integration with Windows and Microsoft 365 reduces deployment complexity and costs
- Threat intelligence backed by Microsoft's extensive security research across cloud and enterprise
- Less flexible for organisations with mixed or non-Windows environments
- Requires Microsoft 365 licensing, which may increase overall compliance costs
Appears in
Top 10 AI Cybersecurity Tools
1Top 10 Endpoint Security Software
1Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
AI-driven endpoint detection and response with cloud-native architecture | #1 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software | 95.0 |
Cloud-based endpoint protection with strong malware detection | #3 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software | 90.3 |
Multi-layered endpoint protection with AI-powered threat detection | #4 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software | 88.0 |
Consumer and small business endpoint security with identity protection | #5 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software | 85.7 |
Lightweight endpoint protection with advanced threat prevention | #6 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software | 83.3 |
Integrated endpoint and firewall protection with managed detection and response | #7 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software | 81.0 |
Questions about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
How much does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cost?
Lister lists Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's pricing as: $4 per user per month.
Who is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint best for?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is best for microsoft-centric enterprises seeking native endpoint detection without additional security infrastructure costs.
Where does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint rank?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is ranked #2 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software (Lister Score 92.7) and #5 in Top 10 AI Cybersecurity Tools (Lister Score 85.7).
What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
The closest alternatives on Lister are CrowdStrike Falcon (#1 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software), Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud (#3 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software) and Trend Micro Maximum Security (#4 in Top 10 Endpoint Security Software).
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