Design Tools · head to head
Adobe Illustrator vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Adobe Illustrator
Design Tools
Professional vector graphics software
- From
- $22.99/month
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Adobe Illustrator listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Adobe Illustrator | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $22.99/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Ios | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Design Tools | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1982 | 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 Adobe Illustrator
- Vector drawing
- Bezier tools
- Shape tools
- Typography
- Gradients & effects
- Symbols & instances
- Artboards
- 3D capabilities
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
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Adobe Illustrator
- Logo designnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Vector illustrationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Icon designnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Print designnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Adobe Illustrator
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Adobe Illustrator
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Adobe Illustrator
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Adobe Illustrator
- Listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey
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
Adobe Illustrator
$22.99/month- Single App$22.99/month
- Illustrator desktop app
- 100GB cloud storage
- Adobe Fonts
- All Apps$59.99/month
- All Creative Cloud apps
- 100GB cloud storage
- Adobe Stock trial
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Adobe Illustrator if
- You need vector drawing.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
- You also want bezier tools.
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 Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/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, Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Adobe Illustrator runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Adobe Illustrator best used for?
- Adobe Illustrator is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, print design. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Adobe Illustrator do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.
Related pages
More on Adobe Illustrator
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