Technology · head to head
Greenhouse vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, 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 Greenhouse and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Greenhouse | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Technology | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2012 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 Greenhouse
- Applicant tracking
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecard system
- Job board posting
- Candidate CRM
- Reporting & analytics
- Offer management
- EEO compliance
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.
Greenhouse
- Enterprise hiring and recruiting automationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Multi-location and multi-team talent acquisitionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Structured interview process managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Greenhouse
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Greenhouse
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Greenhouse
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Greenhouse
- Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
- Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
- Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
- Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
- Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
- Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox
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
Greenhouse
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Greenhouse if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want interview scheduling.
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 Greenhouse or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse 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, Greenhouse or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Greenhouse starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Greenhouse or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Greenhouse best used for?
- Greenhouse is most often used for enterprise hiring and recruiting automation, multi-location and multi-team talent acquisition, structured interview process management. Of those, enterprise hiring and recruiting automation and multi-location and multi-team talent acquisition are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Greenhouse do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. 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
Greenhouse: How much does Greenhouse cost?
Greenhouse does not publish specific pricing. The company states that pricing is customized based on your hiring needs, hiring volume, organizational complexity, and required features.
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.
SourceGreenhouse: What are the Greenhouse pricing tiers?
Greenhouse offers three plan levels: Core (basic hiring structure), Plus (multi-location optimization), and Pro (complex enterprise hiring). Exact pricing requires contacting Greenhouse for a custom quote.
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.
SourceGreenhouse: Do all Greenhouse tiers include the same features?
No. Core includes sourcing and scheduling, Plus adds automation and texting, and Pro adds enterprise data configuration and audit logs. All tiers can be customized.
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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