Insurance · head to head
Duck Creek Policy vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Duck Creek Policy
Insurance
Flexible policy administration for modern insurers
- 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: Duck Creek Policy no pricing published on vendor website; enterprise solution requires custom engagement; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Duck Creek Policy and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Duck Creek Policy | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Insurance | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2000 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Duck Creek Policy
- Policy lifecycle management
- Product configuration
- Rating engine
- Underwriting workbench
- Forms management
- Billing integration
- Multi-line support
- Real-time quoting
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
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Duck Creek Policy
- Policy administrationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Underwriting workflowsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Rating and pricingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Claims managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Billing operationsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Duck Creek Policy
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Duck Creek Policy
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Duck Creek Policy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Duck Creek Policy
- No pricing published on vendor website; enterprise solution requires custom engagement
- Modular product architecture means customers can mix/match components, making standard pricing impossible
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
Duck Creek Policy
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Duck Creek Policy review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Duck Creek Policy if
- You need policy lifecycle management.
- You also want product configuration.
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 Duck Creek Policy or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Duck Creek Policy 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, Duck Creek Policy or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Duck Creek Policy starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Duck Creek Policy or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Duck Creek Policy runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Duck Creek Policy best used for?
- Duck Creek Policy is most often used for policy administration, underwriting workflows, rating and pricing, claims management. Of those, policy administration and underwriting workflows are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Duck Creek Policy do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management, Product configuration, Rating engine, Underwriting workbench. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Duck Creek Policy: How much does Duck Creek Policy cost?
Duck Creek does not publish pricing. Policy is an enterprise solution for insurance carriers where implementation scope, data migration complexity, and customization requirements determine total cost of ownership. Interested prospects must contact Duck Creek's sales team through their 'Talk to Sales' call-to-action.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceDuck Creek Policy: Is Duck Creek Policy a modular system?
Yes, customers can adopt Duck Creek products individually (Policy, Rating, Billing, Claims, etc.) or in combination. This modularity means pricing varies based on which products and integration depth customers require.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceRelated pages
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