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Abstract logo

Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Software

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeAbstractMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, WebWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded20151975

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

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

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Version controlnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Asset managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Team collaborationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Abstract
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Abstract
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

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

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

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.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free 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, Abstract or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Abstract and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Does Abstract or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, Cloud deployment.
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