HR & Recruiting · head to head
Freshteam vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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- On request
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The short version
- Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Freshteam | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | HR & Recruiting | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2010 | 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 Freshteam
- Applicant Tracking
- Onboarding
- Time Off
- Employee Directory
- Time Tracking
- Documents
- Org Chart
- Freshdesk
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
- Microsoft 365
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Freshteam
No use cases recorded yet. See the Freshteam review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Freshteam
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Freshteam
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Freshteam
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Freshteam
- Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier
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
Freshteam
Free- FreeFree
- 50 Employees
- Basic ATS
- Time Off
- Growth$1.2/month
- All Free features
- Onboarding
- Time Tracking
- Pro$2.4/month
- All Growth features
- Custom Reports
- Advanced Workflows
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Freshteam if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want onboarding.
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 Freshteam or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Freshteam 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, Freshteam or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freshteam and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Freshteam or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Freshteam for free?
- Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What can Freshteam do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle Microsoft 365.
Related pages
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