Cybersecurity · head to head
iDenfy vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
iDenfy
Cybersecurity
Identity verification and AML screening bundled into a single per-verification price
- 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: iDenfy rates are quoted rather than published on an accessible page, so despite the marketing emphasis on transparency you still need a sales conversation to get a number.; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: iDenfy covers Document verification, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iDenfy and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | iDenfy | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per verification | quote |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, API | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 iDenfy
- Document verification
- Human review on all cases
- AML screening
- Business verification
- Proof of address
- NFC chip reading
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.
iDenfy
- A European fintech that needs KYC and AML screening and wants one price rather than four line itemsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A gambling operator in a regulated EU market needing age and identity assurance with EU data processingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A crypto platform with modest volume that cannot meet the minimum commitments larger vendors requirenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A marketplace wanting NFC passport chip reading for higher assurance without an enterprise contractnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not iDenfy
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot iDenfy
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not iDenfy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
iDenfy
- Rates are quoted rather than published on an accessible page, so despite the marketing emphasis on transparency you still need a sales conversation to get a number.
- It is a smaller vendor than the market leaders, which makes it a harder sell through enterprise vendor-risk review even when the product performs well.
- Human review on every case caps throughput in a way fully automated competitors are not constrained by, which shows up as latency during volume spikes.
- Coverage and accuracy are strongest on European documents; performance on some Asian, African and Latin American document types trails specialists in those regions.
- The bundled AML screening uses its chosen data sources, so institutions mandated to use a specific list provider such as Dow Jones cannot substitute it and end up paying twice.
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
iDenfy
On request- iDenfy Verification$undefined/verification
- Volume-tiered per-verification rates quoted on request
- AML screening bundled rather than charged per check
- No monthly minimum advertised
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose iDenfy if
- You need document verification.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- You also want human review on all cases.
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 iDenfy or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. iDenfy 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, iDenfy or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- iDenfy starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does iDenfy or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- iDenfy runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is iDenfy best used for?
- iDenfy is most often used for a european fintech that needs kyc and aml screening and wants one price rather than four line items, a gambling operator in a regulated eu market needing age and identity assurance with eu data processing, a crypto platform with modest volume that cannot meet the minimum commitments larger vendors require, a marketplace wanting nfc passport chip reading for higher assurance without an enterprise contract. Of those, a european fintech that needs kyc and aml screening and wants one price rather than four line items and a gambling operator in a regulated eu market needing age and identity assurance with eu data processing are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can iDenfy do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- iDenfy covers Document verification, Human review on all cases, AML screening, Business verification. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
iDenfy: Is AML screening included in the verification price?
That is the pitch, screening bundled rather than sold as a per-check add-on. Confirm which sanctions and PEP data sources are behind it before you rely on it.
Microsoft 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.
SourceiDenfy: Is there a monthly minimum?
iDenfy markets itself as having no monthly minimum, in contrast to competitors charging $49 to $299 a month. Get that in writing in the contract.
Microsoft 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.
SourceiDenfy: Where is data processed?
iDenfy is established in Lithuania and processes in the EU, which simplifies GDPR transfer assessments compared with United States-headquartered vendors.
Microsoft 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.
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