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Marvel vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Marvel logo

Marvel

Design Tools

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Security & Cybersecurity

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Marvel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Marvel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where Marvel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeMarvelMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoryDesign ToolsSecurity & Cybersecurity
Founded20131975

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 Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

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
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Marvel
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Marvel
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Marvel

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

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.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review

Questions people ask

Is Marvel or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Marvel 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, Marvel or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
Marvel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Marvel and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Does Marvel or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use Marvel for free?
Yes. Marvel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
What is Marvel best used for?
Marvel is most often used for wireframing and clickable prototypes, user testing on a prototype before build, developer handoff with automatic design specs, sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedback. Of those, wireframing and clickable prototypes and user testing on a prototype before build are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Marvel do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, Cloud deployment.
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