Insurance · head to head
Guidewire InsuranceNow vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Guidewire InsuranceNow
Insurance
Cloud platform for modern insurance operations
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Guidewire InsuranceNow pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration, 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Guidewire InsuranceNow | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Insurance | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2003 | 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Policy administration
- Claims management
- Billing
- Customer portal
- Digital underwriting
- Mobile capabilities
- Real-time analytics
- Document management
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
- ServiceNow
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Policy administrationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Claims managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Rapid implementation for regional and super-regional insurersnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Cost reduction and operational efficiencynot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Guidewire InsuranceNow
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
- Cloud-only deployment; no on-premises option
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
Guidewire InsuranceNow
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Guidewire InsuranceNow review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Guidewire InsuranceNow if
- You need policy administration.
- You also want claims management.
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 Guidewire InsuranceNow or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Guidewire InsuranceNow 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, Guidewire InsuranceNow or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Guidewire InsuranceNow starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Guidewire InsuranceNow or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Guidewire InsuranceNow runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Guidewire InsuranceNow best used for?
- Guidewire InsuranceNow is most often used for policy administration, claims management, rapid implementation for regional and super-regional insurers, cost reduction and operational efficiency. Of those, policy administration and claims management are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Guidewire InsuranceNow do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration, Claims management, Billing, Customer portal. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle ServiceNow, SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Guidewire InsuranceNow: How much does Guidewire InsuranceNow cost?
Guidewire InsuranceNow does not publish pricing on their product page. The product uses a custom enterprise pricing model that requires direct contact with sales.
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.
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.
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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