Cybersecurity · head to head
DataGrail vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
DataGrail
Cybersecurity
Privacy platform that finds shadow data systems and automates data subject requests across them
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: DataGrail no pricing is published, and while benchmarking suggests it undercuts OneTrust for comparable scope, cost still scales with request volume and connected systems, which grow with the business.; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: DataGrail covers Live data discovery, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DataGrail and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | DataGrail | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, API | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (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 DataGrail
- Live data discovery
- Request automation
- Audit trail
- Consent management
- Integration catalogue
- Risk monitoring
- Consumer request portal
- Reporting
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.
DataGrail
- A consumer brand whose deletion requests keep missing data in marketing tools the privacy team did not know existednot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A company processing hundreds of CCPA requests a month where manual fulfilment has become a full-time jobnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A privacy team leaving OneTrust because the platform tracked requests but staff still completed them by handnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- An organisation needing evidence for a regulator that deletion actually occurred in every system, not that a ticket was closednot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not DataGrail
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot DataGrail
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not DataGrail
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DataGrail
- No pricing is published, and while benchmarking suggests it undercuts OneTrust for comparable scope, cost still scales with request volume and connected systems, which grow with the business.
- Automated fulfilment only works for systems with a supported connector, so homegrown applications and legacy databases still need manual handling, and those are usually where the awkward data lives.
- Discovery works by observing integrations and traffic patterns, so genuinely isolated systems, offline data and files on employee machines remain invisible and outside the data map.
- It is narrower than the enterprise privacy suites, lacking the assessment, third-party risk and wider GRC modules a large regulated organisation will also need, so it may be one of two platforms rather than the only one.
- Deletion automation is irreversible and mistakes are unrecoverable, so teams need real confidence in identity verification before enabling it, and that caution often keeps deletion semi-manual for months after purchase.
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
DataGrail
On request- DataGrail Platform$undefined/year
- Data discovery and mapping
- Data subject request automation
- Consent management
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose DataGrail if
- You need live data discovery.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want request automation.
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 DataGrail or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. DataGrail 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, DataGrail or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- DataGrail starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does DataGrail or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- DataGrail runs on Web, API. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is DataGrail best used for?
- DataGrail is most often used for a consumer brand whose deletion requests keep missing data in marketing tools the privacy team did not know existed, a company processing hundreds of ccpa requests a month where manual fulfilment has become a full-time job, a privacy team leaving onetrust because the platform tracked requests but staff still completed them by hand, an organisation needing evidence for a regulator that deletion actually occurred in every system, not that a ticket was closed. Of those, a consumer brand whose deletion requests keep missing data in marketing tools the privacy team did not know existed and a company processing hundreds of ccpa requests a month where manual fulfilment has become a full-time job are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can DataGrail do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- DataGrail covers Live data discovery, Request automation, Audit trail, Consent management. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
DataGrail: How is DataGrail different from OneTrust?
OneTrust orchestrates the workflow; DataGrail focuses on connecting to systems and completing the request, and benchmark data suggests it prices materially below OneTrust for comparable scope.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint priced?
Defender for Endpoint is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise subscriptions. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, and Plan 2 is included in Microsoft 365 E5. Individual pricing is not published separately.
SourceDataGrail: Does it find systems we do not know about?
Yes. Continuous discovery of unsanctioned tools processing personal data is its main technical claim.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offer a trial?
Yes. A free trial is available for prospective customers to test the product before committing to a subscription.
SourceDataGrail: What does it cost?
Not published. Pricing is quoted by request volume and connected systems, with multi-year commitments typically discounted.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: What is the difference between Plan 1 and Plan 2?
Plan 1 (in E3) includes unified security tools, device controls, network protection, firewall, web/URL controls, APIs, SIEM connectors, and app controls. Plan 2 (in E5) adds endpoint detection and response, deception techniques, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
SourceDataGrail: Does it cover consent as well as requests?
Yes, it includes consent management, though publishers needing certified advertising consent usually use a specialist CMP.
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