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Embroker vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Embroker logo

Embroker

Insurance

Enterprise insurance platform for teams

From
On request
Rated
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Cybersecurity

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Embroker no pricing published on website; requires completing an application and underwriting process; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: Embroker covers Benefits 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 Embroker and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where Embroker and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeEmbrokerMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoryInsuranceCybersecurity
Founded20171975

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Embroker

  • Benefits management
  • Policy administration
  • Employee portal
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Claims management
  • Mobile app
  • Compliance tools
  • Integration support

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.

Embroker

  • Employee benefits managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Embroker
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Embroker
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Embroker

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Embroker

  • No pricing published on website; requires completing an application and underwriting process
  • Pricing varies by state and is subject to application approval

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

Embroker

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Benefits management
    • Policy administration
    • Employee portal

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Embroker if

  • You need benefits management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want policy administration.

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 Embroker or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Embroker 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, Embroker or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Embroker starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
Does Embroker or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
Embroker runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
What is Embroker best used for?
Embroker is most often used for employee benefits management. Of those, employee benefits management is not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Embroker do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
Embroker covers Benefits management, Policy administration, Employee portal, Analytics and reporting. 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

Embroker: How much does Embroker insurance cost?

Embroker does not publish pricing. The vendor emphasizes 'custom quotes in minutes' and positions themselves as offering 'transparent solutions.' Customers must click 'Get a Quote' to access the application portal. Services and pricing vary by state and are subject to application and underwriting requirements.

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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.

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Embroker: How can you request a quote from Embroker?

Click the 'Get a Quote' button to access their application portal, or contact Embroker at 1.844.436.2765 (Mon-Fri) or use their contact form.

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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.

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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.

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