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Affinity Designer vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Affinity Designer
Software
Professional graphic design software for everyone
- From
- $69.99/one-time
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Affinity Designer sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Affinity Designer and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Affinity Designer | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $69.99/one-time | On request |
| Pricing model | one-time | quote |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Ios | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1994 | 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 Affinity Designer
- Vector drawing
- Bezier tools
- Gradient tools
- Typography
- Pixel-perfect editing
- Artboards
- Symbols
- Non-destructive effects
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.
Affinity Designer
- Logo designnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Vector illustrationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Icon designnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Brandingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Affinity Designer
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Affinity Designer
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Affinity Designer
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Affinity Designer
- Sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
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
Affinity Designer
$69.99/one-time- Standard$69.99/one-time
- Full version
- All features
- Lifetime updates
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Affinity Designer 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 Affinity Designer or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time 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, Affinity Designer or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Affinity Designer or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Affinity Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Affinity Designer best used for?
- Affinity Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, branding. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Affinity Designer do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Gradient tools, Typography. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
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