Developer Tools · head to head
JFrog Artifactory vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
JFrog Artifactory
Developer Tools
The Universal Binary Repository
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Only JFrog Artifactory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: JFrog Artifactory pro tier limited-time pricing at $50/month (regular rate $150/month); overages charged per GB at tiered rates; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which JFrog Artifactory and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | JFrog Artifactory | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | usage-based | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Developer Tools | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: 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 JFrog Artifactory
Nothing recorded that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does not also cover.
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.
JFrog Artifactory
- Governing AI models and agents in single source of truthnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Syncing artifacts across federated repositories in multiple sitesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Blocking risky and non-compliant open-source packages proactivelynot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Automating source code vulnerability remediation in real-timenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Collecting compliance evidence throughout software lifecyclenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not JFrog Artifactory
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot JFrog Artifactory
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not JFrog Artifactory
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
JFrog Artifactory
- Pro tier limited-time pricing at $50/month (regular rate $150/month); overages charged per GB at tiered rates
- Enterprise+ plan requires custom quote; specific pricing not published
- Consumption-based model adds unpredictability to monthly costs for variable storage needs
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
JFrog Artifactory
Free- Pro$50/month
- Limited-time offer pricing (regularly $150/month)
- 25 GB storage included monthly
- Tiered overage pricing: $1.25 per GB at 25-1,204 GB usage
- Enterprise X$950/month
- 125 GB storage included
- High availability and artifact federation
- SSO and advanced security scanning included
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 JFrog Artifactory or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. JFrog Artifactory 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, JFrog Artifactory or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- JFrog Artifactory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for JFrog Artifactory and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does JFrog Artifactory or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- JFrog Artifactory runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use JFrog Artifactory for free?
- Yes. JFrog Artifactory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is JFrog Artifactory best used for?
- JFrog Artifactory is most often used for governing ai models and agents in single source of truth, syncing artifacts across federated repositories in multiple sites, blocking risky and non-compliant open-source packages proactively, automating source code vulnerability remediation in real-time. Of those, governing ai models and agents in single source of truth and syncing artifacts across federated repositories in multiple sites are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can JFrog Artifactory do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
JFrog Artifactory: How much does JFrog Artifactory cost?
JFrog Artifactory Pro is currently $50 per month (limited-time rate; regular $150/month) with 25 GB included and $1.25 per GB for overages. Enterprise X starts at $950 per month with 125 GB included. Enterprise+ plans use custom pricing available through 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.
SourceJFrog Artifactory: What are JFrog's data storage limits?
JFrog Artifactory charges based on consumption: Pro includes 25 GB monthly with tiered overage costs ($1.25/GB at 25-1,204 GB, $1.00/GB at 1,204-2,024 GB, $0.75/GB above 2,024 GB). Enterprise X includes 125 GB with similar tiered overages for additional storage.
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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