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Adyen vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Adyen there is a minimum monthly invoice, set by industry and business model and only disclosed through the sales team, so small volumes are not economic; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Adyen covers Payment processing, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Adyen and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Adyen | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | On request |
| Pricing model | usage-based | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Api, Pos | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 1975 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Adyen
- Payment processing
- Risk management
- Unified commerce
- Issuing
- Platform payments
- SAP
- Salesforce
- Oracle
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.
Adyen
- Card acquiring with interchange plus pricing for larger merchantsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Accepting local payment methods across multiple countriesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Settling in several currencies through linked bank accountsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Unified online and in-person paymentsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Adyen
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Adyen
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Adyen
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Adyen
- There is a minimum monthly invoice, set by industry and business model and only disclosed through the sales team, so small volumes are not economic
- Published fees are indicative rather than a rate card, with real pricing negotiated
- Interchange++ means the card cost varies per transaction rather than being a single predictable percentage
- Alternative payment methods carry their own rates on top, such as 3.3 percent plus $0.10 for American Express in North America
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
Adyen
$29/month- CustomFree
- Payment processing
- Risk management
- Unified commerce
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Adyen if
- You need payment processing.
- You work on Web, Api, Pos.
- You also want risk management.
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 Adyen or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Adyen starts at $29/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, Adyen or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Adyen starts at $29/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Adyen or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Adyen runs on Web, Api, Pos. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Adyen best used for?
- Adyen is most often used for card acquiring with interchange plus pricing for larger merchants, accepting local payment methods across multiple countries, settling in several currencies through linked bank accounts, unified online and in-person payments. Of those, card acquiring with interchange plus pricing for larger merchants and accepting local payment methods across multiple countries are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Adyen do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Adyen covers Payment processing, Risk management, Unified commerce, Issuing. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
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