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Basecamp vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Basecamp
All industries
Project management & team collaboration software
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Basecamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Basecamp and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Basecamp | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | All industries | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2004 | 1975 |
Identical on both: 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 Basecamp
- Message boards
- To-do lists
- Schedules
- Documents & files
- Group chat
- Check-in questions
- Hill Charts
- Email forwards
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.
Basecamp
- Project management for a small team in one placenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Basecamp
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Basecamp
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Basecamp
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Basecamp
- The free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
- Pro is $15 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount unlike the flat Pro Unlimited at $299 a month billed annually
- Storage beyond the plan costs $50 a month per additional terabyte
- Timesheet and the Admin Pro Pack are paid upgrades on Pro and only bundled with Pro Unlimited
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
Basecamp
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Basecamp if
- You need message boards.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want to-do lists.
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 Basecamp or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free 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, Basecamp or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Basecamp and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Basecamp or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Basecamp runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Basecamp for free?
- Yes. Basecamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is Basecamp best used for?
- Basecamp is most often used for project management for a small team in one place, message boards and chat alongside to-dos, client collaboration, since guests are not charged, flat-rate project management for a larger team on pro unlimited. Of those, project management for a small team in one place and message boards and chat alongside to-dos are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Basecamp do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.
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