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CyberGhost VPN vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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CyberGhost VPN

Security & Cybersecurity

A VPN you can trust to protect your online privacy

From
$2.19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Security & Cybersecurity

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CyberGhost VPN cyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CyberGhost VPN and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where CyberGhost VPN and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeCyberGhost VPNMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Starting price$2.19/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded20111975

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).

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 CyberGhost VPN

  • 9000+ servers
  • Dedicated streaming servers
  • Gaming servers
  • NoSpy servers
  • Split tunneling
  • Kill Switch
  • Ad blocker
  • Anti-malware

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

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CyberGhost VPN

  • Vpnnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Privacynot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Streamingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not CyberGhost VPN
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot CyberGhost VPN
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not CyberGhost VPN

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CyberGhost VPN

  • CyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends

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

CyberGhost VPN

$2.19/month
  • 1 Month$12.99/month
    • 7 devices
    • 9000+ servers
    • Unlimited bandwidth
  • 2 Years + 2 Months$2.19/month
    • All features
    • Best value
    • 45-day guarantee
  • 6 Months$6.99/month
    • All features
    • 45-day guarantee

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Which should you pick?

Choose CyberGhost VPN if

  • You need 9000+ servers.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want dedicated streaming servers.
CyberGhost VPN review

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.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review

Questions people ask

Is CyberGhost VPN or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/month 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, CyberGhost VPN or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
Does CyberGhost VPN or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
CyberGhost VPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
What is CyberGhost VPN best used for?
CyberGhost VPN is most often used for vpn, privacy, streaming. Of those, vpn and privacy are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can CyberGhost VPN do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Dedicated streaming servers, Gaming servers, NoSpy servers. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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