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Keeper Password Manager vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Only Keeper Password Manager has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Keeper Password Manager free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Keeper Password Manager and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Keeper Password Manager | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 1975 |
Identical on both: 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 Keeper Password Manager
- Zero-knowledge security
- Password vault
- BreachWatch dark web monitoring
- Secure file storage
- One-time share
- Emergency access
- Passkey support
- Secrets Manager
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
- Azure AD
- ISO 27001
- GDPR
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Keeper Password Manager
- Password Managernot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Secrets Managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Privileged Accessnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Keeper Password Manager
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Keeper Password Manager
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Keeper Password Manager
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Keeper Password Manager
- Free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
- Personal and Family plans lack team collaboration features
- Higher per-user cost for small teams compared to some competitors
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
Keeper Password Manager
Free- Personal$34.99/year
- Family$74.99/year
- Business Starter$2/user per month
- Business$3.75/user per month
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Keeper Password Manager if
- You need zero-knowledge security.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want password vault.
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 Keeper Password Manager or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Keeper Password Manager 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, Keeper Password Manager or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Keeper Password Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Keeper Password Manager and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Keeper Password Manager or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Keeper Password Manager for free?
- Yes. Keeper Password Manager has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is Keeper Password Manager best used for?
- Keeper Password Manager is most often used for password manager, secrets management, privileged access. Of those, password manager and secrets management are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Keeper Password Manager do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle Azure AD, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper offer a free tier?
Keeper's free version stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync and is effectively a trial.
SourceKeeper Password Manager: What does Keeper Business cost?
Keeper Business Starter costs $2 per user per month for 5-10 users. Keeper Business costs $3.75 per user per month for unlimited users.
SourceKeeper Password Manager: Does Keeper Enterprise include SSO?
Yes. Keeper Enterprise includes single sign-on capabilities along with compliance and reporting features at $6 per user per month.
SourceKeeper Password Manager: What security features does Keeper include?
Keeper uses zero-knowledge encryption where the company cannot access passwords, plus advanced features like privileged access management and session recording on Enterprise Plus.
Related pages
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