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HiBob vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: HiBob covers Core HR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HiBob and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | HiBob | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 HiBob
- Core HR
- Onboarding
- Time Off Management
- Performance Management
- Compensation
- People Analytics
- Engagement
- Slack
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.
HiBob
- Core HR system of record with automated workflowsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Performance management, learning and skills trackingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- US and UK payroll, benefits and time trackingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Workforce planning and compensation review cyclesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Employee self-service for a distributed workforcenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not HiBob
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot HiBob
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not HiBob
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HiBob
- Pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
- Limited payroll functionality compared to dedicated payroll platforms
- Smaller integration ecosystem compared to larger HR platforms
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
HiBob
On request- Bob$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Onboarding
- Time Off
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
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 HiBob or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. HiBob 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, HiBob or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- HiBob starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does HiBob or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is HiBob best used for?
- HiBob is most often used for core hr system of record with automated workflows, performance management, learning and skills tracking, us and uk payroll, benefits and time tracking, workforce planning and compensation review cycles. Of those, core hr system of record with automated workflows and performance management, learning and skills tracking are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can HiBob do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
HiBob: What modules does HiBob include?
HiBob includes Core HR, Time & Attendance, Performance & Goals, Compensation Management, Global Operations, and Analytics modules that can be selected based on organizational needs.
SourceHiBob: How is HiBob pricing calculated?
HiBob pricing is customized based on company size (1-49, 50-199, 200-999, or 1,000+ employees) and the specific modules selected. Pricing is on a per-employee basis.
SourceHiBob: Does HiBob offer a mobile app?
Yes, HiBob includes mobile app access as part of all plans, allowing employees to manage their HR tasks on the go.
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