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Grammarly vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Grammarly logo

Grammarly

Software

Great writing, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Software

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grammarly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Grammarly occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: Grammarly covers Grammar checking, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Grammarly and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeGrammarlyMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded20091975

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Grammarly

  • Grammar checking
  • Spelling correction
  • Punctuation
  • Clarity suggestions
  • Engagement feedback
  • Delivery insights
  • Plagiarism checker
  • Citation generator

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
  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Grammarly

  • Email writingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Document editingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Academic writingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Business communicationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Content creationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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

Where each one falls short

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

Grammarly

  • Occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors
  • Privacy concerns about sending text to Grammarly's servers for analysis
  • AI capabilities sometimes produce hallucinations and fabricated citations that appear grammatically correct

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

Grammarly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic grammar and spelling checks
    • Tone visibility
    • 100 AI prompts per month
  • Pro$12/month
    • Sentence rewrites
    • Tone adjustment
    • Plagiarism and AI detection

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Grammarly if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want spelling correction.
Grammarly 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 Grammarly or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Grammarly 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, Grammarly or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Grammarly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grammarly and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Does Grammarly or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
Grammarly runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use Grammarly for free?
Yes. Grammarly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
What is Grammarly best used for?
Grammarly is most often used for email writing, document editing, academic writing, business communication. Of those, email writing and document editing are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Grammarly do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
Grammarly covers Grammar checking, Spelling correction, Punctuation, Clarity suggestions. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grammarly: Does Grammarly have a free version?

Yes, Grammarly offers a free tier with basic spelling, grammar, and punctuation checks, tone visibility, and 100 AI prompts per month. The Pro plan ($12/month annual) adds sentence rewriting, plagiarism detection, and 2,000 AI prompts.

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Grammarly: What platforms does Grammarly work with?

Grammarly works across 1 million+ apps including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Slack, Gmail, and web browsers. It also integrates with productivity tools like Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Confluence, and HubSpot.

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Grammarly: Can I use Grammarly offline?

Grammarly requires an internet connection to function, though the browser extension works with some offline text areas. For offline use, the desktop app and browser extensions sync when reconnected.

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Grammarly: What is included in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan includes unlimited team members, dedicated support, custom roles and permissions, data loss prevention, bring-your-own-key encryption, and unlimited AI prompts. Pricing is custom and available by contacting sales.

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