Government · head to head
CivicPlus Asset Management vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
CivicPlus Asset Management
Government
Local government asset and work order software, the former Beehive Industries platform
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CivicPlus Asset Management the product changed owner and name in January 2025, so references, documentation and community knowledge are split between Beehive Industries and CivicPlus Asset Management.; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: CivicPlus Asset Management covers Asset register, 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 CivicPlus Asset Management and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | CivicPlus Asset Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), 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 CivicPlus Asset Management
- Asset register
- Work order management
- Preventive maintenance
- Esri ArcGIS integration
- SeeClickFix integration
- Inventory and stores
- Service request tracking
- Utility billing link
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.
CivicPlus Asset Management
- A town of fifteen thousand that already runs its website and 311 line on CivicPlus and wants work orders in the same vendor relationshipnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A rural utility district needing asset records and utility billing from one supplier with one support contactnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A public works department converting citizen-reported potholes directly into scheduled work without an integration projectnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A county replacing spreadsheets and paper work orders with a system its staff can learn in days rather than weeksnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not CivicPlus Asset Management
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot CivicPlus Asset Management
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not CivicPlus Asset Management
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CivicPlus Asset Management
- The product changed owner and name in January 2025, so references, documentation and community knowledge are split between Beehive Industries and CivicPlus Asset Management.
- Existing Beehive customers face a migration to CivicPlus Asset Management 2.0 that involves data mapping and retraining, not a routine upgrade, and the timing is set by the vendor rather than the customer.
- It is designed for small and mid-sized municipalities, and larger utilities with complex linear assets or regulatory reporting will find the asset model too shallow.
- CivicPlus is a private-equity-backed consolidator with many acquired products, so investment in any single acquired line depends on portfolio decisions the customer has no visibility into.
- No pricing is published and it is frequently sold as part of a wider CivicPlus bundle, which makes a like-for-like comparison against a standalone CMMS difficult.
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
CivicPlus Asset Management
On request- CivicPlus Asset Management$undefined/year
- Annual subscription sized by population served and module selection
- Bundled pricing available alongside other CivicPlus municipal products
- Implementation, data migration and training quoted separately
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose CivicPlus Asset Management if
- You need asset register.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want work order management.
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 CivicPlus Asset Management or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. CivicPlus Asset Management 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, CivicPlus Asset Management or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- CivicPlus Asset Management starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does CivicPlus Asset Management or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- CivicPlus Asset Management runs on Web, iOS, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is CivicPlus Asset Management best used for?
- CivicPlus Asset Management is most often used for a town of fifteen thousand that already runs its website and 311 line on civicplus and wants work orders in the same vendor relationship, a rural utility district needing asset records and utility billing from one supplier with one support contact, a public works department converting citizen-reported potholes directly into scheduled work without an integration project, a county replacing spreadsheets and paper work orders with a system its staff can learn in days rather than weeks. Of those, a town of fifteen thousand that already runs its website and 311 line on civicplus and wants work orders in the same vendor relationship and a rural utility district needing asset records and utility billing from one supplier with one support contact are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can CivicPlus Asset Management do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- CivicPlus Asset Management covers Asset register, Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Esri ArcGIS integration. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CivicPlus Asset Management: Is Beehive Industries software still sold under that name?
No. CivicPlus acquired the asset management and utility billing products in January 2025 and sells them under the CivicPlus name.
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.
SourceCivicPlus Asset Management: Do I have to migrate from the legacy Beehive platform?
Yes. CivicPlus is transitioning customers to CivicPlus Asset Management 2.0, which requires data migration and retraining.
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.
SourceCivicPlus Asset Management: Does it need Esri ArcGIS?
No, it integrates with ArcGIS but does not depend on it the way a GIS-centric product does.
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.
SourceCivicPlus Asset Management: Is utility billing included?
No, that is a separate product from the same acquisition and is licensed separately.
Related pages
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