Cybersecurity · head to head
Camio vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Camio
Cybersecurity
AI video search that runs on cameras you already own, starting near five dollars per camera per month
- From
- $4.99/month
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Camio the 4.99 US dollars per camera per month starting rate is genuinely a starting rate: Flex add-ons run from 1 to 89 dollars per stream per month, so a busy camera with detailed vehicle labelling can cost more than fifteen times a quiet one and a site budget built on the headline number will be badly wrong.; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Camio covers Natural language video search, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Camio and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Camio | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Per camera per month | quote |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 Camio
- Natural language video search
- Works with existing cameras
- Free Box software
- Zone and schedule rules
- Vehicle and person attributes
- Retail and queue analytics
- Alerting integrations
- Camio Flex add-ons
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.
Camio
- A warehouse that needs an alert when a trailer door opens outside scheduled hours rather than a recording nobody watchesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A retailer investigating a shrink pattern who needs to find every instance of a behaviour across a month of footagenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A manufacturer wanting a safety alert when a person enters a machine zone during a runnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A property manager who wants search and alerting on an existing camera estate without replacing recordersnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Camio
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Camio
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Camio
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Camio
- The 4.99 US dollars per camera per month starting rate is genuinely a starting rate: Flex add-ons run from 1 to 89 dollars per stream per month, so a busy camera with detailed vehicle labelling can cost more than fifteen times a quiet one and a site budget built on the headline number will be badly wrong.
- Camio is analytics and search, not a full video management system, so most sites still need a recorder or VMS alongside it and end up with two products and two bills.
- The Camio Box gateway must sit on the same local network as the cameras, which means a device, power and network port at every site, and multi-site estates multiply that install work.
- It is a small private company against Verkada, Eagle Eye and the analytics bundled free into major VMS platforms, so it is structurally exposed to an incumbent bundling equivalent capability at no extra charge.
- Analytic accuracy depends heavily on the existing cameras’ placement, resolution and lighting, and cameras installed years ago for recording rather than for computer vision often produce detection rates that disappoint against the demo.
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
Camio
$4.99/month- Camio usage-based plan$4.99/month
- Starting rate per camera per month
- Scales with search, storage and feature use
- Works with existing ONVIF and RTSP cameras
- Camio Flex add-ons$undefined/month
- Optional services from 1 to 89 USD per stream per month
- High-traffic cameras and detailed vehicle labelling at the expensive end
- Priced per stream rather than per site
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Camio if
- You need natural language video search.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Linux.
- You also want works with existing cameras.
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 Camio or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Camio starts at $4.99/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, Camio or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Camio starts at $4.99/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Camio or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Camio runs on Web, iOS, Android, Linux. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Camio best used for?
- Camio is most often used for a warehouse that needs an alert when a trailer door opens outside scheduled hours rather than a recording nobody watches, a retailer investigating a shrink pattern who needs to find every instance of a behaviour across a month of footage, a manufacturer wanting a safety alert when a person enters a machine zone during a run, a property manager who wants search and alerting on an existing camera estate without replacing recorders. Of those, a warehouse that needs an alert when a trailer door opens outside scheduled hours rather than a recording nobody watches and a retailer investigating a shrink pattern who needs to find every instance of a behaviour across a month of footage are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Camio do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Camio covers Natural language video search, Works with existing cameras, Free Box software, Zone and schedule rules. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Camio: Do I have to buy Camio cameras?
No. Camio works with ONVIF and RTSP cameras you already have, which is the main reason to choose it over camera-bundled AI platforms.
Microsoft 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.
SourceCamio: Do I have to buy the Camio Box?
Not necessarily. The gateway software can be downloaded onto hardware you already own; Box and Box Pro units are for sites needing more processing capacity.
Microsoft 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.
SourceCamio: What does it really cost?
Plans start at 4.99 US dollars per camera per month, but Flex add-ons run from 1 to 89 dollars per stream per month, so per-camera cost varies enormously by traffic and labelling detail.
Microsoft 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.
SourceCamio: Does Camio replace my recorder?
No. It adds search and alerting. Continuous recording and evidence retention usually still need a VMS or recorder.
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