Machine Learning · head to head
Alteryx vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Alteryx starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Alteryx covers Data preparation, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Alteryx and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Alteryx | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $250/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Machine Learning | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1997 | 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 Alteryx
- Data preparation
- Data blending
- Predictive analytics
- Spatial analytics
- Reporting
- Python
- R
- Snowflake
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.
Alteryx
- Data preparation and building AI-ready datasetsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Predictive analytics without writing codenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Automating and orchestrating repeatable analytics workflowsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise reporting with governed, reusable logicnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Connecting to Snowflake, Databricks and cloud warehouses alongside on-premises systemsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Alteryx
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Alteryx
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Alteryx
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Alteryx
- Starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only
- Automation runs are metered, with 50 included on Starter and 15,000 on Professional, and more must be bought
- Cost depends on three separate dimensions at once: edition, user role and automation capacity
- Advanced analytics, governance and orchestration are withheld from the entry edition
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
Alteryx
$250/month- Starter Edition$250/month
- 1-10 users
- 50 automation runs included
- Cloud only
- Professional Edition$null/month
- Basic and Full users
- 15,000 automation runs included
- Cloud and desktop deployment
- Enterprise Edition$null/month
- All user types
- 15,000 automation runs included
- All deployment options
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Alteryx if
- You need data preparation.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want data blending.
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 Alteryx or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Alteryx starts at $250/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, Alteryx or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Alteryx starts at $250/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Alteryx or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Alteryx runs on Windows, Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Alteryx best used for?
- Alteryx is most often used for data preparation and building ai-ready datasets, predictive analytics without writing code, automating and orchestrating repeatable analytics workflows, enterprise reporting with governed, reusable logic. Of those, data preparation and building ai-ready datasets and predictive analytics without writing code are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Alteryx do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Alteryx covers Data preparation, Data blending, Predictive analytics, Spatial analytics. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Alteryx: How much does Alteryx Starter cost?
Alteryx Starter Edition costs $250 USD per user per month when billed annually, for teams of 1-10 users.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint priced?
Defender for Endpoint is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise subscriptions. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, and Plan 2 is included in Microsoft 365 E5. Individual pricing is not published separately.
SourceAlteryx: Is there a free trial for Alteryx?
Yes, Alteryx offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offer a trial?
Yes. A free trial is available for prospective customers to test the product before committing to a subscription.
SourceAlteryx: What differentiates Alteryx Professional from Starter?
Professional Edition supports both Basic and Full user roles, includes 15,000 automation runs, offers cloud and desktop deployment, connects to 100+ data sources, and enables advanced data preparation and macros. Professional and Enterprise editions require contacting sales for pricing.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: What is the difference between Plan 1 and Plan 2?
Plan 1 (in E3) includes unified security tools, device controls, network protection, firewall, web/URL controls, APIs, SIEM connectors, and app controls. Plan 2 (in E5) adds endpoint detection and response, deception techniques, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
SourceRelated pages
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