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BambooHR 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: BambooHR organisations of 25 or fewer employees pay a flat rate starting at $250 a month, so a very small team pays far more per head than the listed per-employee price; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: BambooHR covers Employee database, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BambooHR and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | BambooHR | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/month per employee | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | All industries | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2008 | 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 BambooHR
- Employee database
- Time-off management
- Benefits tracking
- Performance reviews
- Onboarding
- Reporting & analytics
- Mobile access
- Document management
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
- Microsoft 365
- SOC2
- GDPR
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BambooHR
- HR system of record with employee data and documentsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Time off tracking and approvalsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Applicant tracking and onboardingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Performance reviews and 1:1s on the Pro tiernot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Compensation planning and benchmarking on Elitenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not BambooHR
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot BambooHR
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not BambooHR
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BambooHR
- Organisations of 25 or fewer employees pay a flat rate starting at $250 a month, so a very small team pays far more per head than the listed per-employee price
- Per-employee pricing starts at 26 employees, from $10 on Core
- Performance management, 360 reviews and recognition all require Pro at $17 per employee per month
- Compensation management, salary benchmarking and advanced analytics are Elite only at $25 per employee per month
- Compliance training is rationed by tier, at 1 course on Core against 300 on Elite
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
BambooHR
$10/month per employeeNo published plan breakdown. See the BambooHR review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose BambooHR if
- You need employee database.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want time-off 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 BambooHR or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. BambooHR starts at $10/month per employee 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, BambooHR or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- BambooHR starts at $10/month per employee and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does BambooHR or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- BambooHR runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is BambooHR best used for?
- BambooHR is most often used for hr system of record with employee data and documents, time off tracking and approvals, applicant tracking and onboarding, performance reviews and 1:1s on the pro tier. Of those, hr system of record with employee data and documents and time off tracking and approvals are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can BambooHR do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- BambooHR covers Employee database, Time-off management, Benefits tracking, Performance reviews. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle Microsoft 365, SOC2, GDPR.
Related pages
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