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Clearbit vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Only Clearbit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Clearbit pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clearbit and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clearbit | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, API | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 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 Clearbit
- Company enrichment
- Contact enrichment
- Lead scoring
- Reveal (website visitors)
- Forms shortening
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
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.
Clearbit
- Lead enrichmentnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Account targetingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Personalizationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Lead scoringnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Clearbit
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Clearbit
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Clearbit
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Clearbit
- Pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
- Batch enrichment has per-row cost that adds up quickly for large datasets
- Limited data for smaller or private companies
- Now integrated into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, may affect standalone availability
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
Clearbit
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Clearbit review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Clearbit if
- You need company enrichment.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want contact enrichment.
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 Clearbit or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clearbit 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, Clearbit or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Clearbit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clearbit and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Clearbit or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Clearbit runs on Web, API. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Clearbit for free?
- Yes. Clearbit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is Clearbit best used for?
- Clearbit is most often used for lead enrichment, account targeting, personalization, lead scoring. Of those, lead enrichment and account targeting are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Clearbit do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Contact enrichment, Lead scoring, Reveal (website visitors). Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Clearbit: Does Clearbit offer a free tier?
Yes. The first 50 real-time lookups are free. After that, usage-based pricing applies with 500 free credits included in subscription plans.
SourceClearbit: How does Clearbit batch enrichment pricing work?
Batch enrichment costs $0.30 USD per row, with totals rounded to $5 increments. Bulk batch discounts are not available, but large volumes can negotiate lower rates through monthly/annual subscription to the Enrichment API.
SourceClearbit: What data does Clearbit provide?
Clearbit maintains information on over 20 million companies with over 100 rich attributes including demographic and technographic data, industry classification, and company size information.
SourceClearbit: Is there an API available?
Yes. Clearbit offers REST APIs for real-time enrichment and bulk batch processing, allowing direct integration into applications and workflows.
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