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Jira Service Management vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Jira Service Management logo

Jira Service Management

Customer Support

High-velocity service management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Cybersecurity

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Jira Service Management has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Jira Service Management pricing information not available on main product page; Atlassian does not publish standard rates on this landing page; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: Jira Service Management covers Incident management, 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 Jira Service Management and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where Jira Service Management and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeJira Service ManagementMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoryCustomer SupportCybersecurity
Founded20021975

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 Jira Service Management

  • Incident management
  • Change management
  • Problem management
  • Asset management
  • Knowledge management
  • SLAs
  • Jira Software
  • Confluence

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
  • FedRAMP

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Jira Service Management

  • IT service managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Incident responsenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Change managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Asset trackingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Jira Service Management
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Jira Service Management
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Jira Service Management

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Jira Service Management

  • Pricing information not available on main product page; Atlassian does not publish standard rates on this landing page
  • Customers must navigate to separate pricing section or contact sales for cost information

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

Jira Service Management

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 agents
    • Ticket management
    • Knowledge base
  • Standard$20/month
    • Unlimited customers
    • 250 agents
    • 20 GB storage
  • Premium$45/month
    • Advanced incident management
    • Asset management
    • Change management
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited sites
    • 24/7 support
    • Data residency

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Jira Service Management if

  • You need incident management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want change management.
Jira Service Management review

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.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review

Questions people ask

Is Jira Service Management or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Jira Service Management 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, Jira Service Management or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Jira Service Management has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Jira Service Management and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Does Jira Service Management or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
Jira Service Management runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use Jira Service Management for free?
Yes. Jira Service Management has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
What is Jira Service Management best used for?
Jira Service Management is most often used for it service management, incident response, change management, asset tracking. Of those, it service management and incident response are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Jira Service Management do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
Jira Service Management covers Incident management, Change management, Problem management, Asset management. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, FedRAMP.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Jira Service Management: How much does Jira Service Management cost?

Jira Service Management pricing is not published on the main product page. Atlassian requires customers to visit the dedicated pricing section or contact their sales team to obtain rates. Enterprise and volume discounts are available through individual consultation.

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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.

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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.

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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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