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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Pi
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Pi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Pi inflection AI's own homepage (2024 archive) pivoted its headline positioning to enterprise AI licensing rather than the consumer Pi assistant, with no consumer pricing or plans published on the corporate site
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Pi covers Conversational AI.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Pi actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | AI Tools |
| Founded | 1975 | 2022 |
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 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 Pi
- Conversational AI
- Voice mode
- Empathetic responses
- Multi-platform
- Mobile apps
- Web interface
- Web support
- Ios support
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 Pi
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Pi
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Pi
Pi
- ai tools managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Workflow automationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- 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
Pi
- Inflection AI's own homepage (2024 archive) pivoted its headline positioning to enterprise AI licensing rather than the consumer Pi assistant, with no consumer pricing or plans published on the corporate site
- Requires iOS 16 or later, per the App Store listing
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Pi
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited conversations
- Voice mode
- All platforms
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 Pi if
- You need conversational ai.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want voice mode.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Pi better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Pi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Pi?
- Pi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Free for Pi.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Pi run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Pi runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Pi for free?
- Yes. Pi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- 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 Pi is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Pi cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Pi covers Conversational AI, Voice mode, Empathetic responses, Multi-platform.
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