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Brex 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: Brex the free Essentials tier is limited to two legal entities; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Brex covers Corporate cards, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Brex and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Brex | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2017 | 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 Brex
- Corporate cards
- Business accounts
- Expense management
- Bill pay
- Travel
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Xero
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.
Brex
- Corporate cards with spend controls for startupsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Expense management and reimbursementsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Travel booking inside the spend platformnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Bill pay and accounting system syncnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Multi-entity spend management on the paid tiersnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Brex
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Brex
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Brex
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Brex
- The free Essentials tier is limited to two legal entities
- Premium is $12 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount using the card
- Enterprise and Smart Card pricing is not published
- Eligibility criteria are not stated anywhere on the pricing page, which matters for a product that extends credit
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
Brex
$29/month- EssentialsFree
- Corporate cards
- Expense management
- Bill pay
- Premium$12/month
- Advanced controls
- Custom approvals
- Travel booking
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Brex if
- You need corporate cards.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want business accounts.
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 Brex or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Brex 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, Brex or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Brex starts at $29/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Brex or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Brex runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Brex best used for?
- Brex is most often used for corporate cards with spend controls for startups, expense management and reimbursements, travel booking inside the spend platform, bill pay and accounting system sync. Of those, corporate cards with spend controls for startups and expense management and reimbursements are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Brex do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Brex covers Corporate cards, Business accounts, Expense management, Bill pay. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
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