APIs · head to head
3scale vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
3scale
APIs
API management platform for designing, securing, and monetizing APIs
- From
- $300/monthly
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 3scale red Hat's managed 3scale services end on 30 June 2027, so anyone adopting the hosted option now is choosing a product with a published end date; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: 3scale covers API Gateway, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 3scale and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | 3scale | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/monthly | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | APIs | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1993 | 1975 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 3scale
- API Gateway
- Developer Portal
- API Monetization
- Red Hat OpenShift
- AWS
- Azure
- Kubernetes
- Cloud support
Only in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Threat & vulnerability management
- Attack surface reduction
- Next-gen protection
- EDR
- Auto investigation
- Microsoft Threat Experts
- Threat analytics
- Secure score
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
3scale
- API gateway and lifecycle managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Rate limiting and traffic control across API consumersnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Developer portal and access key managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Monetising APIs with usage-based plansnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Hybrid deployment across on-premises and cloudnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not 3scale
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot 3scale
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not 3scale
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
3scale
- Red Hat's managed 3scale services end on 30 June 2027, so anyone adopting the hosted option now is choosing a product with a published end date
- Sold as part of Red Hat middleware rather than standalone, and 3scale.net redirects into redhat.com
- Pricing is not published and a subscription is required for some services
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Plan 2 do not include server licenses; additional licensing required for server protection
- Specific feature differences between Plan 1 and Plan 2 require consulting Microsoft documentation
Pricing, plan by plan
3scale
$300/monthly- Starter$300/monthly
- API gateway
- Developer portal
- Basic analytics
- Professional$750/monthly
- Advanced features
- API monetization
- Enhanced support
- Enterprise$undefined/monthly
- Custom deployment
- Dedicated support
- Premium SLA
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose 3scale if
- You need api gateway.
- You work on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
- You also want developer portal.
Choose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint if
- You need threat & vulnerability management.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- You also want attack surface reduction.
Questions people ask
- Is 3scale or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. 3scale starts at $300/monthly and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 3scale or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- 3scale starts at $300/monthly and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does 3scale or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- 3scale runs on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is 3scale best used for?
- 3scale is most often used for api gateway and lifecycle management, rate limiting and traffic control across api consumers, developer portal and access key management, monetising apis with usage-based plans. Of those, api gateway and lifecycle management and rate limiting and traffic control across api consumers are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can 3scale do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- 3scale covers API Gateway, Developer Portal, API Monetization, Red Hat OpenShift. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
3scale: Does Red Hat 3scale require a subscription?
Yes. The page states a subscription may be required for some services, though specific subscription details and costs are not published on this page.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint priced?
Defender for Endpoint is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise subscriptions. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, and Plan 2 is included in Microsoft 365 E5. Individual pricing is not published separately.
Source3scale: Is a trial available for 3scale?
A 'Start a trial' link is mentioned in navigation, but trial duration, included features, and limitations are not specified on this page.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offer a trial?
Yes. A free trial is available for prospective customers to test the product before committing to a subscription.
Source3scale: When will Red Hat 3scale end support?
Red Hat 3scale API Management maintenance and managed services will end on June 30, 2027. Customers should plan migrations accordingly.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: What is the difference between Plan 1 and Plan 2?
Plan 1 (in E3) includes unified security tools, device controls, network protection, firewall, web/URL controls, APIs, SIEM connectors, and app controls. Plan 2 (in E5) adds endpoint detection and response, deception techniques, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
SourceRelated pages
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Other head to heads
- 3scale vs Sanity
- 3scale vs Appwrite
- 3scale vs Hasura
- 3scale vs PocketBase
- 3scale vs Apigee
- 3scale vs WSO2 API Manager
- 3scale vs Akana
- 3scale vs Boomi API Management
- 3scale vs TIBCO Mashery
- 3scale vs Microsoft Azure API Management
- 3scale vs Kong
- 3scale vs MuleSoft Anypoint
- 3scale vs Paymentology
- 3scale vs Q2 Digital Banking
- 3scale vs Solaris
- 3scale vs Stainless
- 3scale vs Strapi
- 3scale vs Swagger/OpenAPI
- 3scale vs SentinelOne Singularity
- 3scale vs Bitdefender Total Security
- 3scale vs 1Password
- 3scale vs Norton 360
- 3scale vs LastPass
- 3scale vs Cybereason Defense Platform
- 3scale vs VMware Carbon Black
- 3scale vs CrowdStrike Falcon
- 3scale vs Sophos Intercept X
- 3scale vs Trend Micro Vision One
- 3scale vs Darktrace
- 3scale vs Akeyless
- 3scale vs DataGrail
- 3scale vs Delinea
- 3scale vs Doppler
- 3scale vs Envysion
- 3scale vs Feedzai
- 3scale vs SentinelOne
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Sanity
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Appwrite
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Hasura
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs PocketBase
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Apigee
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs WSO2 API Manager
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Akana
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Boomi API Management
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs TIBCO Mashery
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Microsoft Azure API Management
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Kong
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs MuleSoft Anypoint
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Paymentology
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Q2 Digital Banking
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Solaris
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Stainless
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Strapi
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Swagger/OpenAPI
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs SentinelOne Singularity
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Bitdefender Total Security
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs 1Password
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Norton 360
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs LastPass
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Cybereason Defense Platform
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs VMware Carbon Black
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs CrowdStrike Falcon
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Sophos Intercept X
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Trend Micro Vision One
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Darktrace
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Akeyless
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs DataGrail
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Delinea
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Doppler
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Envysion
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Feedzai
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs SentinelOne