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Dashlane 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
- Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dashlane and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dashlane | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2009 | 1975 |
Identical on both: 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 Dashlane
- Password manager
- Digital wallet
- Dark web monitoring
- VPN for WiFi protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Password generator
- Secure sharing
- Security dashboard
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
- Azure AD
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dashlane
- Password managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Identity protectionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Secure credential sharingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Compliance requirementsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- VPN protectionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Dashlane
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Dashlane
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Dashlane
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dashlane
- Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
- No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
- Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
- Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication
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
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Dashlane if
- You need password manager.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- You also want digital wallet.
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 Dashlane or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/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, Dashlane or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Dashlane or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Dashlane best used for?
- Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Dashlane do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle Azure AD.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?
Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.
SourceDashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?
Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.
SourceDashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?
Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.
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