Project Management · head to head
LiquidPlanner vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | LiquidPlanner | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Project Management | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2006 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 LiquidPlanner
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Time tracking
- Analytics
- Workload management
- Jira
- Salesforce
- 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
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LiquidPlanner
- Productivitynot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Collaborationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Task managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Organizationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not LiquidPlanner
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot LiquidPlanner
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not LiquidPlanner
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LiquidPlanner
- Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
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
LiquidPlanner
On request- Essentials$15/month
- Project management
- Basic scheduling
- Professional$25/month
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose LiquidPlanner if
- You need predictive scheduling.
- You also want resource management.
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 LiquidPlanner or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner 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, LiquidPlanner or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does LiquidPlanner or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- LiquidPlanner runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
- LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can LiquidPlanner do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Related pages
More on LiquidPlanner
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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