Cybersecurity · head to head
Frontegg vs Microsoft Defender
Frontegg
Cybersecurity
Customer identity and access management platform for SaaS applications
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender
Cybersecurity
Always-on protection for you and your family's data and devices
- From
- $12/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Frontegg has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Frontegg detailed per-unit pricing beyond the free tier is not published, requiring use of an online calculator or sales contact to estimate costs.; Microsoft Defender defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Frontegg and Microsoft Defender actually diverge.
| Attribute | Frontegg | Microsoft Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $12/month |
| Pricing model | usage-based | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | web, api | Web |
Identical on both: 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 Frontegg
- Hosted login
- Enterprise SSO/SCIM
- Multi-tenant organizations
- Custom domains
- M2M tokens
- Fraud protection
Only in Microsoft Defender
Nothing recorded that Frontegg does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Frontegg
- Adding enterprise SSO/SCIM to a B2B SaaS productnot Microsoft Defender
- Multi-tenant customer identity managementnot Microsoft Defender
- White-labeled, custom-domain login experiencesnot Microsoft Defender
- Securing AI agent access to a SaaS product via Agen.conot Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender
- Endpoint security and threat protectionnot Frontegg
- Identity and access securitynot Frontegg
- Email threat protectionnot Frontegg
- SaaS application security monitoringnot Frontegg
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Frontegg
- Detailed per-unit pricing beyond the free tier is not published, requiring use of an online calculator or sales contact to estimate costs.
- Advanced fraud protection and multiple environments are Enterprise-only, unavailable on the Pay As You Go plan.
- The 7,500 free monthly active users is comparatively modest next to some competitors' free tiers.
- As a broader CIAM platform, it can be more complex to integrate than lighter-weight developer-first auth tools for smaller apps.
Microsoft Defender
- Defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Some Defender products use pay-as-you-go pricing with variable costs
- Prices vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring sales contact for custom quotes
Pricing, plan by plan
Frontegg
Free- Pay As You GoFree
- 7,500 monthly active users included
- 5 enterprise connections (SSO/SCIM)
- Unlimited organizations
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Custom pricing
- Multiple environments
- Advanced fraud protection
Microsoft Defender
$12/month- Microsoft Defender Suite$12/month
- Endpoint protection
- Identity threat detection
- Email security
- Microsoft 365 E5 with Defender$60/month
- Includes Defender Suite
- Microsoft Teams included
- Comprehensive security and compliance
- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on$2/month
- Vulnerability scanning and management
- One-month free trial available
- Annual commitment required
Which should you pick?
Choose Frontegg if
- You need hosted login.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want enterprise sso/scim.
Choose Microsoft Defender if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Defender from Frontegg on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Frontegg or Microsoft Defender better?
- Neither clearly leads. Frontegg starts at Free and Microsoft Defender at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Frontegg or Microsoft Defender?
- Frontegg has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Frontegg and $12/month for Microsoft Defender.
- Does Frontegg or Microsoft Defender run on more platforms?
- Frontegg runs on web, api. Microsoft Defender runs on Web.
- Can I use Frontegg for free?
- Yes. Frontegg has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender starts at $12/month.
- What is Frontegg best used for?
- Frontegg is most often used for adding enterprise sso/scim to a b2b saas product, multi-tenant customer identity management, white-labeled, custom-domain login experiences, securing ai agent access to a saas product via agen.co. Of those, adding enterprise sso/scim to a b2b saas product and multi-tenant customer identity management are not what Microsoft Defender is typically brought in for.
- What can Frontegg do that Microsoft Defender cannot?
- Frontegg covers Hosted login, Enterprise SSO/SCIM, Multi-tenant organizations, Custom domains.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Frontegg: What does Frontegg cost?
Frontegg's Pay As You Go plan is free up to 7,500 monthly active users, after which pricing scales with users, enterprise connections and M2M tokens via an online calculator; Enterprise pricing is custom.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: How much does Microsoft Defender Suite cost?
Microsoft Defender Suite costs $12/user/month (paid yearly), but requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing. It includes endpoint protection, identity threat detection, email security, and SaaS application monitoring.
SourceFrontegg: Is there a free plan and what are its limits?
Yes, the free Pay As You Go plan includes 7,500 monthly active users, 5 enterprise SSO/SCIM connections, unlimited organizations, and a custom domain.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: What add-ons are available for Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on costs $2/user/month with annual commitment and includes a one-month free trial. Additional pay-as-you-go products include External Attack Surface Management, Cloud Security Posture Management, and Sentinel.
SourceFrontegg: How is usage metered?
Pricing is consumption-based, driven by monthly active users, monthly enterprise connections (SSO/SCIM), and monthly M2M tokens, with customers paying only for usage beyond the free 7,500-user threshold.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: Is Defender included in Microsoft 365 E5?
Yes, Microsoft Defender Suite is included in Microsoft 365 E5 at $60/user/month (paid yearly with Teams). Prices may vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring contact with Sales for customized quotes.
SourceRelated pages
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