Cybersecurity · head to head
Eagle Eye Networks vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Eagle Eye Networks
Cybersecurity
Cloud video surveillance billed per camera per month, where retention length drives the bill more than anything else
- 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: Eagle Eye Networks cost scales with retention as well as resolution, and long retention has been observed to increase the monthly figure by 200 to 400 percent over 7 day storage, so an insurer or regulator raising the retention requirement can multiply the bill without adding cameras.; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Eagle Eye Networks covers Bridge and CMVR appliances, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Eagle Eye Networks and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Eagle Eye Networks | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per camera per month | quote |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Eagle Eye Networks
- Bridge and CMVR appliances
- Per-camera cloud retention
- Browser and mobile access
- Cloud analytics
- Licence plate recognition
- Multi-site management
- Video sharing and export
- Open API
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.
Eagle Eye Networks
- A 40-site restaurant group that wants one login across every location without a recorder in each back officenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A school district that must retain incident footage for a fixed statutory period and needs the retention set centrallynot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A car dealership needing footage shared with police within minutes of an overnight theftnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A retailer replacing failing DVRs but keeping the ONVIF cameras already installednot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Eagle Eye Networks
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Eagle Eye Networks
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Eagle Eye Networks
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Eagle Eye Networks
- Cost scales with retention as well as resolution, and long retention has been observed to increase the monthly figure by 200 to 400 percent over 7 day storage, so an insurer or regulator raising the retention requirement can multiply the bill without adding cameras.
- Pricing is not published, so the widely cited 15 to 50 US dollars per camera per month range is a reseller-derived estimate rather than a rate you can hold Eagle Eye to.
- Every camera needs upstream bandwidth for continuous upload, so sites on poor connections either degrade quality or lose the cloud advantage, and the bridge only buffers for a limited period during an outage.
- Video lives in Eagle Eye’s data centres, which raises data residency questions for public bodies and for European buyers, and exit means downloading years of footage before a subscription ends.
- It is a per-camera subscription with no perpetual option, so a large site that would have paid once for an on-premises VMS pays indefinitely, and the crossover point against a Genetec or Milestone deployment usually arrives within a few years.
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
Eagle Eye Networks
On request- Cloud VMS subscription$undefined/month
- Priced per camera per month by resolution and retention
- Retention tiers of 7, 30, 90 and 180 days and 1, 2 and 3 years
- Independently observed range of roughly 15 to 50 USD per camera per month
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Eagle Eye Networks if
- You need bridge and cmvr appliances.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want per-camera cloud retention.
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 Eagle Eye Networks or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Eagle Eye Networks 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, Eagle Eye Networks or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Eagle Eye Networks starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Eagle Eye Networks or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Eagle Eye Networks runs on Web, iOS, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Eagle Eye Networks best used for?
- Eagle Eye Networks is most often used for a 40-site restaurant group that wants one login across every location without a recorder in each back office, a school district that must retain incident footage for a fixed statutory period and needs the retention set centrally, a car dealership needing footage shared with police within minutes of an overnight theft, a retailer replacing failing dvrs but keeping the onvif cameras already installed. Of those, a 40-site restaurant group that wants one login across every location without a recorder in each back office and a school district that must retain incident footage for a fixed statutory period and needs the retention set centrally are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Eagle Eye Networks do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Eagle Eye Networks covers Bridge and CMVR appliances, Per-camera cloud retention, Browser and mobile access, Cloud analytics. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Eagle Eye Networks: Do I need Eagle Eye cameras?
No. The bridge connects existing ONVIF cameras, which is the main reason organisations pick it over camera-maker cloud services.
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.
SourceEagle Eye Networks: What does it cost per camera?
Not published. Independent observations put it between roughly 15 and 50 US dollars per camera per month depending on resolution and retention, with Canadian examples up to 79 for 90 day 4K.
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.
SourceEagle Eye Networks: What happens if my internet drops?
The on-site bridge buffers recording locally and uploads when the connection returns, but buffer capacity is finite and a long outage loses footage.
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.
SourceEagle Eye Networks: Where is my video stored?
In Eagle Eye’s data centres. Confirm the region before buying if you have data residency obligations.
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