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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Pleo
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
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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; Pleo card delays and transaction limits impact usability, with limited regional acceptance in some areas
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Pleo covers Company cards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Pleo actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Pleo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | £9.5/month |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 1975 | 2015 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Pleo
- Company cards
- Receipt capture
- Expense categorization
- Spend limits
- Accounting sync
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Sage
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 Pleo
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Pleo
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Pleo
Pleo
- Employee expensesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Spending autonomynot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Expense automationnot 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
Pleo
- Card delays and transaction limits impact usability, with limited regional acceptance in some areas
- Receipt capture OCR inaccuracies and upload lag/glitches complicate expense categorization
- Limited expense categories and tags reduce flexibility for complex accounting structures
- Transaction approval workflows have minimal customization options
- Lacks in-built forecasting tools and reporting is basic, providing limited insights into trends
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Pleo
£9.5/month- Starter$9.5/month
- Company cards
- Real-time expense tracking
- Automated reports
- Essential$39/month
- Reimbursements
- Mileage and per diem
- Vendor cards
- Advanced$89/month
- Cashback
- Budgets
- Multi-entity management
- Beyond$179/month
- Spending insights
- Sub-wallets
- Dedicated success manager
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 Pleo if
- You need company cards.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want receipt capture.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Pleo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Pleo at £9.5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Pleo?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Pleo at £9.5/month.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Pleo run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Pleo runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- 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 Pleo is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Pleo cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Pleo covers Company cards, Receipt capture, Expense categorization, Spend limits.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Pleo: What are Pleo's pricing tiers?
Pleo offers four pricing tiers: Starter (GBP 9.50/month), Essential (GBP 39.00/month), Advanced (GBP 89.00/month), and Beyond (GBP 179.00/month). Annual billing provides equivalent of two free months.
SourcePleo: Does Pleo have a free tier?
No, Pleo does not offer a free tier or permanent free plan. All plans require payment with a free trial available for evaluation.
SourcePleo: What integrations does Pleo support for accounting?
Pleo integrates directly with Xero and QuickBooks, plus Sage 200, Sage 50, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Datev, and Visma e-conomic. Zapier integrations are also available.
SourcePleo: What platforms can access Pleo?
Pleo is accessible via iOS and Android mobile apps, and through a web interface. Physical and virtual cards are issued for spending.
SourcePleo: Does Pleo support multiple currencies?
Yes, Pleo supports multi-currency spending and transactions. The platform is particularly strong for European teams with local payment methods.
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