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Clockify 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 Clockify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clockify and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clockify | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2017 | 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 Clockify
- Timer & manual time entry
- Timesheets
- Calendar view
- Projects & tasks
- Reports & analytics
- Team dashboard
- Kiosk mode
- Offline mode
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
- GDPR
- SOC2
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clockify
- Employee time trackingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Project time budgetsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Client billingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Productivity analysisnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Payroll calculationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Clockify
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Clockify
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Clockify
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Clockify
- The free plan stops at 5 users
- Free accounts are throttled to 30 API requests per hour and 3 webhooks
- Reporting on the free plan only covers a 1 month range
- Invoicing needs Standard at $5.49 per seat per month and GPS tracking needs Pro at $7.99
- SSO, SCIM provisioning, a custom subdomain and the audit log are Enterprise only at $11.99 per seat per month
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
Clockify
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited projects
- Time tracking
- Basic$3.99/user/month
- Bulk edit
- Billable rates
- Rounding
- Standard$5.49/user/month
- Timesheet approvals
- Invoicing
- Scheduled reports
- Pro$7.99/user/month
- Profit & loss
- GPS tracking
- Screenshots
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Clockify if
- You need timer & manual time entry.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
- You also want timesheets.
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 Clockify or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clockify 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, Clockify or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Clockify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clockify and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Clockify or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Clockify for free?
- Yes. Clockify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is Clockify best used for?
- Clockify is most often used for employee time tracking, project time budgets, client billing, productivity analysis. Of those, employee time tracking and project time budgets are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Clockify do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle GDPR, SOC2.
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