Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Entra ID score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. Microsoft Entra ID has a free tier; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does not. Paid plans start at $3/mo for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and $6/mo for Microsoft Entra ID.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | saas tool | saas tool |
| Company | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | DevelopmentCybersecurity & InfoSecHR & Recruiting | DevelopmentCybersecurity & InfoSec |
| Categories | security-tools | security-tools |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | microsoft-defender-for-endpoint | microsoft-entra-id |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Surface Reduction | ||
| Advanced Administration Capabilities | ||
| Automated Investigation And Remediation | ||
| Basic Access Reviews | ||
| Centralized Management | ||
| Basic Entitlement Management | ||
| Device Control | ||
| Basic Security Reports | ||
| Device-Based Conditional Access | ||
| Conditional Access | ||
| Endpoint Detection And Response (Edr) | ||
| Everything In Free | ||
| Everything In Plan 1 | ||
| Everything In P1 | ||
| Microsoft Threat Experts | ||
| Hybrid Identity | ||
| Next-Generation Antimalware | ||
| Microsoft Entra Id Protection | ||
| Threat Analytics | ||
| Multifactor Authentication | ||
| Threat And Vulnerability Management | ||
| Privileged Identity Management | ||
| Web Protection | ||
| Risk-Based Conditional Access | ||
| Single Sign-On (Sso) | ||
| User And Group Management |
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's paid plans start at $3/mo and Microsoft Entra ID's start at $6/mo, so Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Microsoft Entra ID offers a free tier; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does not currently list one.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
