Software · head to head
Chanty vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Chanty
Software
Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Chanty has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Chanty free plan caps at 5 team members; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chanty and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Chanty | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: 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 Chanty
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.
Chanty
No use cases recorded yet. See the Chanty review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Chanty
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Chanty
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Chanty
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Chanty
- Free plan caps at 5 team members
- Enterprise tier publishes no price and requires contacting sales
- Monthly billing costs roughly 33% more per seat than annual billing on the Business plan, based on the vendor's own comparison of monthly versus annual per-user rates
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
Chanty
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Chanty review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
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 Chanty or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chanty 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, Chanty or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Chanty has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chanty and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Chanty or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Chanty runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Chanty for free?
- Yes. Chanty has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What can Chanty do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Related pages
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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