Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Origami Risk
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Origami Risk pricing not published; requires quote request
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Origami Risk covers Claims administration.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Origami Risk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Origami Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Insurance |
| Founded | 1975 | 2009 |
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 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Threat & vulnerability management
- Attack surface reduction
- Next-gen protection
- EDR
- Auto investigation
- Microsoft Threat Experts
- Threat analytics
- Secure score
Only in Origami Risk
- Claims administration
- Policy management
- Risk analytics
- Incident management
- Safety compliance
- Certificate tracking
- Vendor management
- Custom workflows
Both cover
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Origami Risk
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Origami Risk
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Origami Risk
Origami Risk
- Claims administrationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Risk managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Safety compliancenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Insurance trackingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Analytics & reportingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Origami Risk
- Pricing not published; requires quote request
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Origami Risk
On request- Core Platform$undefined/year
- Claims management
- Policy tracking
- Incident reporting
- Enterprise$undefined/year
- All Core features
- Advanced analytics
- Safety management
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Origami Risk if
- You need claims administration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want policy management.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Origami Risk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Origami Risk at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Origami Risk?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Origami Risk at On request.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Origami Risk run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Origami Risk runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- 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 Origami Risk is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Origami Risk cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Origami Risk covers Claims administration, Policy management, Risk analytics, Incident management. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint priced?
Defender for Endpoint is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise subscriptions. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, and Plan 2 is included in Microsoft 365 E5. Individual pricing is not published separately.
SourceOrigami Risk: How is Origami Risk priced?
Origami Risk does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized based on organization size, specific modules needed, and implementation scope. Contact sales to request a demo and pricing quote.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offer a trial?
Yes. A free trial is available for prospective customers to test the product before committing to a subscription.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: What is the difference between Plan 1 and Plan 2?
Plan 1 (in E3) includes unified security tools, device controls, network protection, firewall, web/URL controls, APIs, SIEM connectors, and app controls. Plan 2 (in E5) adds endpoint detection and response, deception techniques, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
SourceRelated pages
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