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Gravit Designer vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

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 Gravit Designer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeGravit DesignerMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded20141975

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 Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

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

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Vector illustrationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Icon designnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Web graphicsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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

Where each one falls short

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

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

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

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Gravit Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Gravit Designer 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 Gravit Designer or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer 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, Gravit Designer or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gravit Designer and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Does Gravit Designer or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Yes. Gravit Designer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
What is Gravit Designer best used for?
Gravit Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, web graphics. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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