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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Business

by Microsoft

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count30312
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup8.68.7
Quality of support8.48.7
Meets requirements8.98.8
NPS66.66666758.745875
Small Business53.3%27.2%
Mid-Market36.7%34.6%
Enterprise10.0%38.2%
Total page views251757
Total LLM citations1,6555,773

Microsoft Defender for Business

Microsoft Defender for Business is an AI-powered, enterprise-grade security solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 300 employees. It offers comprehensive protection against cyberthreats such as ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Designed for ease of use, it provides robust security features without the need for specialized IT expertise.

Pros

  • Security
  • System Protection
  • Ease of Use
  • Antivirus Protection
  • Protection
  • Alert Notifications

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a complete endpoint security solution that delivers preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. With Defender for Endpoint, you have: Agentless, cloud powered - No additional deployment or infrastructure. No delays or update compatibility issues. Always up to date. Unparalleled optics - Built on the industry’s deepest insight into Windows threats and shared signals across devices, identities, and information.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Threat Detection
  • Security
  • Protection
  • Cybersecurity Protection
  • Features