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Fathom vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Only Fathom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fathom team plan requires minimum 2 users; cannot purchase single seat at team pricing; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Fathom covers Auto-recording, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fathom and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fathom | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | AI Tools | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2020 | 1975 |
Identical on both: 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 Fathom
- Auto-recording
- AI summaries
- Transcription
- Highlight clips
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
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.
Fathom
- AI-powered meeting transcription and automatic note-taking for sales teams and professionalsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Meeting analysis with AI scorecards and action item generation that syncs to CRMsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Fathom
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Fathom
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Fathom
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fathom
- Team plan requires minimum 2 users; cannot purchase single seat at team pricing
- CRM field sync and deal view summaries available only on Business plan ($34/user/month) and above
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
Fathom
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fathom review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fathom if
- You need auto-recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
- You also want ai summaries.
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 Fathom or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fathom starts at Free 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, Fathom or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Fathom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fathom and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Fathom or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Fathom runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Fathom for free?
- Yes. Fathom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is Fathom best used for?
- Fathom is most often used for ai-powered meeting transcription and automatic note-taking for sales teams and professionals, meeting analysis with ai scorecards and action item generation that syncs to crms. Of those, ai-powered meeting transcription and automatic note-taking for sales teams and professionals and meeting analysis with ai scorecards and action item generation that syncs to crms are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Fathom do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Fathom covers Auto-recording, AI summaries, Transcription, Highlight clips. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Related pages
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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