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Kanbanize 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: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kanbanize | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 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 Kanbanize
- Kanban boards
- Portfolio Kanban
- Workflow automation
- Analytics
- Timeline
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- 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
Both cover
- ISO 27001
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kanbanize
- Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Kanbanize
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Kanbanize
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Kanbanize
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kanbanize
- No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
- Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
- SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
- File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
- A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only
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
Kanbanize
On request- Team$149/month
- 15 users
- Unlimited boards
- Kanban analytics
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom pricing
- SSO
- Advanced security
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Kanbanize if
- You need kanban boards.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want portfolio kanban.
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 Kanbanize or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize 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, Kanbanize or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Kanbanize starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Kanbanize or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Kanbanize best used for?
- Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Kanbanize do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle ISO 27001.
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