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Google Workspace vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

All industries

Everything you need to get work done, all in one place

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Security & Cybersecurity

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Workspace starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Workspace and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Workspace and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Starting price€3.4/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoryAll industriesSecurity & Cybersecurity
Founded20061975

Identical on both: 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 Google Workspace

  • Gmail business email
  • Google Drive storage
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Meet video conferencing
  • Google Chat
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sites

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.

Google Workspace

  • Business email and calendar managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Collaborative document editingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Video conferencing and meetingsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Secure document storage and sharingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Google Workspace
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Google Workspace
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Google Workspace

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Workspace

  • Starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • Starter and Standard tiers both capped at maximum 300 users per organisation
  • Video meetings limited to 100 participants on Starter tier, 150 on Standard tier
  • Recording capabilities only available on Standard tier and above
  • eDiscovery, Vault, and advanced security features only available on Plus and Enterprise tiers

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

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

  • You need gmail business email.
  • You also want google drive storage.
Google Workspace review

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.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month 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, Google Workspace or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
Does Google Workspace or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
What is Google Workspace best used for?
Google Workspace is most often used for business email and calendar management, collaborative document editing, video conferencing and meetings, secure document storage and sharing. Of those, business email and calendar management and collaborative document editing are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
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