Insurance · head to head
FRISS vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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- On request
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: FRISS no pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: FRISS covers Underwriting risk scoring, 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 FRISS and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | FRISS | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Insurance | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2006 | 1975 |
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 FRISS
- Underwriting risk scoring
- Claims fraud detection
- Network analysis
- Real-time decisioning
- Third-party data enrichment
- Case management
- Predictive analytics
- Compliance monitoring
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.
FRISS
- Fraud detectionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Risk assessmentnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Underwriting automationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Claims investigationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Compliancenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not FRISS
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot FRISS
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not FRISS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FRISS
- No pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
- Requires direct contact through 'Let's talk' call-to-action for pricing inquiries
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
FRISS
On request- Underwriting$undefined/year
- Risk scoring
- Application fraud detection
- Real-time assessment
- Claims$undefined/year
- Claims fraud detection
- Network analysis
- Investigation prioritization
- Enterprise Platform$undefined/year
- All modules
- Custom models
- Advanced analytics
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose FRISS if
- You need underwriting risk scoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want claims fraud detection.
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 FRISS or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. FRISS 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, FRISS or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- FRISS starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does FRISS or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- FRISS runs on Web, Api. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is FRISS best used for?
- FRISS is most often used for fraud detection, risk assessment, underwriting automation, claims investigation. Of those, fraud detection and risk assessment are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can FRISS do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- FRISS covers Underwriting risk scoring, Claims fraud detection, Network analysis, Real-time decisioning. 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
FRISS: How does FRISS publish pricing information?
FRISS does not publicly disclose pricing on their website. The company directs interested parties to contact their sales team directly for pricing and licensing details.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceFRISS: What pricing model does FRISS use?
FRISS does not specify their pricing model on publicly available pages, requiring direct contact with their sales team to discuss pricing structure and implementation costs.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceMicrosoft 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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