Insurance · head to head
Duck Creek vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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- On request
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Duck Creek pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Duck Creek covers Policy administration, 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 and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Duck Creek | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Insurance | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2003 | 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 administration
- Claims management
- Billing
- Digital customer portal
- Mobile app
- AI-powered workflows
- Real-time reporting
- Document management
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
- ServiceNow
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Duck Creek
- Policy administrationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Claims managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Rating and billingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Underwriting automationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise insurance 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
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Duck Creek
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Duck Creek
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Duck Creek
- Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
- Cloud-only deployment; no on-premises option
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
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Duck Creek review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Duck Creek if
- You need policy administration.
- You also want claims management.
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 or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Duck Creek 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 or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Duck Creek starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Duck Creek or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Duck Creek runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Duck Creek best used for?
- Duck Creek is most often used for policy administration, claims management, rating and billing, underwriting automation. Of those, policy administration and claims management are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Duck Creek do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Duck Creek covers Policy administration, Claims management, Billing, Digital customer portal. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle ServiceNow, SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Duck Creek: How does Duck Creek pricing work?
Duck Creek does not publicly disclose specific pricing plans, costs, or tiers. The company directs interested parties to contact their sales team directly, as solutions are customized for individual clients.
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: What Duck Creek products require pricing discussions?
Duck Creek's Intelligent Core platform (Policy, Rating, Billing, Claims) and Agentic AI Platform pricing depends on factors such as company size, deployment model (cloud vs. on-premise), implementation scope, and specific modules required.
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.
SourceDuck Creek: How do I get a quote from Duck Creek?
Duck Creek directs prospects to contact their sales team through a 'Talk with an Expert' button or the contact form at their website. They require direct sales engagement for pricing discussions.
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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