Software · head to head
Certinia PSA vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Certinia PSA no pricing is published; the pricing page offers only a Request a Demo action and regional sales contact numbers; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Certinia PSA and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Certinia PSA | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 Certinia PSA
Nothing recorded that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does not also cover.
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.
Certinia PSA
No use cases recorded yet. See the Certinia PSA review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Certinia PSA
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Certinia PSA
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Certinia PSA
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Certinia PSA
- No pricing is published; the pricing page offers only a Request a Demo action and regional sales contact numbers
- Running on Salesforce means the platform requires a Salesforce org as its foundation
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
Certinia PSA
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Certinia PSA review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Certinia PSA if
Nothing in the data separates Certinia PSA from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
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 Certinia PSA or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Certinia PSA starts at On request 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, Certinia PSA or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Certinia PSA starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Certinia PSA or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Certinia PSA runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What can Certinia PSA do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Related pages
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