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Clari vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Clari limited customization; built for specific use cases and cannot make predictions outside core objects; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Clari covers Forecast management, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clari and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clari | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Clari
- Forecast management
- Pipeline inspection
- Revenue intelligence
- Deal signals
- Activity capture
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Dynamics
- HubSpot
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
Both cover
- ISO 27001
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clari
- Revenue forecastingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Pipeline managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Deal inspectionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Revenue planningnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Clari
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Clari
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Clari
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Clari
- Limited customization; built for specific use cases and cannot make predictions outside core objects
- Requires extensive manual data inputs; depends on spreadsheet-based consolidation creating data gaps and inaccurate predictions
- English-only with no multilingual support for global teams
- High total cost of ownership including mandatory implementation services and expensive add-ons
- Overlaps with other tools; if already using Gong or Outreach, Clari duplicates conversation intelligence and engagement features
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
Clari
On request- ProfessionalFree
- Forecast management
- Pipeline inspection
- Deal signals
- EnterpriseFree
- All Professional features
- Mutual action plans
- Revenue intelligence
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 Clari or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clari 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, Clari or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Clari starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Clari or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Clari runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Clari best used for?
- Clari is most often used for revenue forecasting, pipeline management, deal inspection, revenue planning. Of those, revenue forecasting and pipeline management are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Clari do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Clari covers Forecast management, Pipeline inspection, Revenue intelligence, Deal signals. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle ISO 27001.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Clari: What are Clari's core features?
Clari provides revenue AI agents for automated forecasting and deal inspection, real-time pipeline visibility, conversation intelligence via Copilot, data capture and quality management, Groove for sales engagement, and Align for buyer collaboration.
Clari: What integrations does Clari offer?
Clari integrates natively with Salesforce (Classic and Lightning), Slack via Copilot for call insights and notifications, and has a partner API with 40+ integrated solutions available in the Clari Integration Hub.
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