Cybersecurity · head to head
Feedzai vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Feedzai
Cybersecurity
Real-time transaction fraud and financial crime detection for banks and payment processors
- 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: Feedzai pricing is per transaction with an annual minimum, so a bank with seasonal or growing volume commits to a floor it may not use and pays overage above the band.; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Feedzai covers Real-time scoring, 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 Feedzai and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Feedzai | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 Feedzai
- Real-time scoring
- Rule and model hybrid
- Case manager
- Behavioural biometrics
- Model explainability
- Deployment options
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.
Feedzai
- A bank joining an instant payments scheme where transfers are irrevocable and post-hoc recovery is impossiblenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A card issuer whose existing rules engine cannot be changed without a release, so fraud waves run for daysnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- An acquirer needing per-merchant risk models rather than one portfolio-wide modelnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A bank required by its regulator to explain automated declines to customers, which rules out opaque scoringnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Feedzai
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Feedzai
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Feedzai
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Feedzai
- Pricing is per transaction with an annual minimum, so a bank with seasonal or growing volume commits to a floor it may not use and pays overage above the band.
- It sits in the authorisation path, which makes every upgrade a change-controlled event with rollback plans, and the operational burden falls on the bank rather than the vendor.
- Out of the box models need months of the customer own labelled fraud history before they beat the rules they replace, so the value case starts late.
- AML and fraud are licensed as separate modules, so institutions expecting one platform fee find the transaction monitoring capability is a second line item.
- The buyer profile is large institutions, so smaller banks and fintechs face minimums that make per-transaction economics unattractive below significant scale.
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
Feedzai
On request- Feedzai Financial Crime Platform$undefined/year
- Priced by transaction volume with annual minimum commitment
- Modules for fraud, AML and account opening licensed separately
- Cloud, private cloud and on-premises deployment
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Feedzai if
- You need real-time scoring.
- You work on Web, Linux.
- You also want rule and model hybrid.
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 Feedzai or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Feedzai 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, Feedzai or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Feedzai starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Feedzai or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Feedzai runs on Web, Linux. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Feedzai best used for?
- Feedzai is most often used for a bank joining an instant payments scheme where transfers are irrevocable and post-hoc recovery is impossible, a card issuer whose existing rules engine cannot be changed without a release, so fraud waves run for days, an acquirer needing per-merchant risk models rather than one portfolio-wide model, a bank required by its regulator to explain automated declines to customers, which rules out opaque scoring. Of those, a bank joining an instant payments scheme where transfers are irrevocable and post-hoc recovery is impossible and a card issuer whose existing rules engine cannot be changed without a release, so fraud waves run for days are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Feedzai do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Feedzai covers Real-time scoring, Rule and model hybrid, Case manager, Behavioural biometrics. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Feedzai: Can Feedzai run on-premises?
Yes. On-premises and private cloud deployments are supported, which is why it appears in markets where transaction data cannot legally leave the country.
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.
SourceFeedzai: Does it cover AML as well as fraud?
It does, but transaction monitoring is a separately licensed module. Assume two line items if you want both.
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.
SourceFeedzai: How fast are decisions?
Designed for the authorisation window, typically tens of milliseconds. This is the constraint that rules out batch scoring architectures.
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.
SourceRelated pages
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