Scheduling & Booking · head to head
Acuity Scheduling vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acuity Scheduling starter tier limited to 1 calendar only; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acuity Scheduling and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acuity Scheduling | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2003 | 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 Acuity Scheduling
- Online booking
- Appointment types
- Calendar sync
- Payment processing
- Email reminders
- Client self-scheduling
- Packages & memberships
- Timezone detection
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
- HIPAA
- SOC2
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Acuity Scheduling
- Client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- HIPAA-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitionersnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Multi-location scheduling with multiple staff membersnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Membership, package sales, and gift certificate managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Acuity Scheduling
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Acuity Scheduling
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Acuity Scheduling
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Acuity Scheduling
- Starter tier limited to 1 calendar only
- SMS/text reminders, memberships, and gift certificates require Standard or Premium tier
- HIPAA compliance (BAA signature) exclusive to Premium tier at $49/month
- Custom API and CSS access, and Acuity branding removal require Premium tier
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
Acuity Scheduling
$16/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Acuity Scheduling review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Acuity Scheduling if
- You need online booking.
- You also want appointment types.
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 Acuity Scheduling or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month 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, Acuity Scheduling or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Acuity Scheduling starts at $16/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Acuity Scheduling or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Acuity Scheduling runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Acuity Scheduling best used for?
- Acuity Scheduling is most often used for client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversion, hipaa-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitioners, multi-location scheduling with multiple staff members, membership, package sales, and gift certificate management. Of those, client self-scheduling with automated time zone conversion and hipaa-compliant scheduling for healthcare practitioners are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Acuity Scheduling do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Acuity Scheduling covers Online booking, Appointment types, Calendar sync, Payment processing. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle HIPAA, SOC2.
Related pages
More on Acuity Scheduling
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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