Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Motion

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Motion better?

Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Motion at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Motion?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Motion at $19/month.

Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Motion run on more platforms?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Motion runs on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows.

What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint best used for?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is most often used for enterprise endpoint security across windows, macos, linux, android, and ios via plans 1 or 2, small and medium-sized businesses using microsoft defender for business as alternative, organisations using microsoft 365 e5 which includes defender for endpoint plan 2. Of those, enterprise endpoint security across windows, macos, linux, android, and ios via plans 1 or 2 and small and medium-sized businesses using microsoft defender for business as alternative are not what Motion is typically brought in for.

What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Motion cannot?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Motion covers AI auto-scheduling, Task prioritization, Project management, Meeting scheduler.