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Loom 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
- Only Loom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Loom and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Loom | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | All industries | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2015 | 1975 |
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 Loom
- Screen & camera recording
- Instant sharing
- Video editing
- Viewer analytics
- Comments & reactions
- Transcription
- Custom CTAs
- Drawing tools
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
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Loom
- Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Meeting transcription and documentationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Team communication and knowledge sharingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Loom
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Loom
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Loom
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Loom
- Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
- Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
- AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
- Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier
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
Loom
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Loom if
- You need screen & camera recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want instant sharing.
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 Loom or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Loom 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, Loom or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Loom and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does Loom or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Loom runs on Web. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Loom for free?
- Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- What is Loom best used for?
- Loom is most often used for asynchronous video communication and screen recording, product demonstrations and tutorials, meeting transcription and documentation, team communication and knowledge sharing. Of those, asynchronous video communication and screen recording and product demonstrations and tutorials are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Loom do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.
Related pages
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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