Cybersecurity · head to head
Jumio vs Microsoft Defender
Jumio
Cybersecurity
Document-based identity verification for regulated onboarding
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender
Cybersecurity
Always-on protection for you and your family's data and devices
- From
- $12/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Jumio no pricing is published at any tier, so a buyer cannot size the cost without entering a sales process, and benchmarking requires a competitive bid from a vendor that does publish.; Microsoft Defender defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Jumio and Microsoft Defender actually diverge.
| Attribute | Jumio | Microsoft Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $12/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
Identical on both: 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 Jumio
- Document verification
- Liveness detection
- AML screening
- Identity orchestration
- Risk signals
- Data residency options
- Case review console
Only in Microsoft Defender
Nothing recorded that Jumio does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Jumio
- A bank that needs iBeta certified liveness evidence to satisfy an internal control requirementnot Microsoft Defender
- A gambling operator required to verify age and identity across multiple regulated European marketsnot Microsoft Defender
- An organisation with an EU data residency mandate that cannot send biometric data to US processingnot Microsoft Defender
- A marketplace needing one vendor contract covering document checks, screening and ongoing monitoring rather than threenot Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender
- Endpoint security and threat protectionnot Jumio
- Identity and access securitynot Jumio
- Email threat protectionnot Jumio
- SaaS application security monitoringnot Jumio
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Jumio
- No pricing is published at any tier, so a buyer cannot size the cost without entering a sales process, and benchmarking requires a competitive bid from a vendor that does publish.
- Contracts are structured on annual committed volume, meaning a business whose growth stalls pays for verifications it never consumed and there is usually no rollover.
- AML screening is licensed separately from identity verification, so the quote that wins on document price can be materially more expensive once screening and monitoring are added.
- Pass rates degrade for lower quality documents and older smartphones, and the resulting manual review queue is a staffing cost that does not appear in the vendor quote.
- As an established vendor with a large enterprise base, product changes move at enterprise pace, and buyers wanting rapid iteration on new fraud vectors often find newer entrants ship faster.
Microsoft Defender
- Defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Some Defender products use pay-as-you-go pricing with variable costs
- Prices vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring sales contact for custom quotes
Pricing, plan by plan
Jumio
On request- Jumio Platform$undefined/year
- Priced per verification with annual volume commitment
- Overage rates apply above committed volume
- AML screening priced separately from document checks
Microsoft Defender
$12/month- Microsoft Defender Suite$12/month
- Endpoint protection
- Identity threat detection
- Email security
- Microsoft 365 E5 with Defender$60/month
- Includes Defender Suite
- Microsoft Teams included
- Comprehensive security and compliance
- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on$2/month
- Vulnerability scanning and management
- One-month free trial available
- Annual commitment required
Which should you pick?
Choose Jumio if
- You need document verification.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want liveness detection.
Choose Microsoft Defender if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Defender from Jumio on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Jumio or Microsoft Defender better?
- Neither clearly leads. Jumio starts at On request and Microsoft Defender at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Jumio or Microsoft Defender?
- Jumio starts at On request and Microsoft Defender at $12/month.
- Does Jumio or Microsoft Defender run on more platforms?
- Jumio runs on Web, iOS, Android. Microsoft Defender runs on Web.
- What is Jumio best used for?
- Jumio is most often used for a bank that needs ibeta certified liveness evidence to satisfy an internal control requirement, a gambling operator required to verify age and identity across multiple regulated european markets, an organisation with an eu data residency mandate that cannot send biometric data to us processing, a marketplace needing one vendor contract covering document checks, screening and ongoing monitoring rather than three. Of those, a bank that needs ibeta certified liveness evidence to satisfy an internal control requirement and a gambling operator required to verify age and identity across multiple regulated european markets are not what Microsoft Defender is typically brought in for.
- What can Jumio do that Microsoft Defender cannot?
- Jumio covers Document verification, Liveness detection, AML screening, Identity orchestration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Jumio: Does Jumio publish prices?
No. Everything is quoted, normally as a per-verification rate against an annual committed volume with overage pricing above it.
Microsoft Defender: How much does Microsoft Defender Suite cost?
Microsoft Defender Suite costs $12/user/month (paid yearly), but requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing. It includes endpoint protection, identity threat detection, email security, and SaaS application monitoring.
SourceJumio: Is biometric data processed in the EU?
Regional processing including EU data residency is offered. Confirm the specific region and retention period in the contract rather than assuming it.
Microsoft Defender: What add-ons are available for Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on costs $2/user/month with annual commitment and includes a one-month free trial. Additional pay-as-you-go products include External Attack Surface Management, Cloud Security Posture Management, and Sentinel.
SourceJumio: Is AML screening included?
Not by default. Screening and ongoing monitoring are priced separately from document verification.
Microsoft Defender: Is Defender included in Microsoft 365 E5?
Yes, Microsoft Defender Suite is included in Microsoft 365 E5 at $60/user/month (paid yearly with Teams). Prices may vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring contact with Sales for customized quotes.
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