Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Podio
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Podio
Security & Cybersecurity
The flexible team collaboration platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Podio the free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Podio covers Workspaces.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Podio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Podio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | Unknown |
| 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 Podio
- Workspaces
- Apps
- Workflows
- Tasks
- Calendar
- Slack
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
Both cover
- GDPR
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 Podio
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Podio
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Podio
Podio
- Building custom workspaces and apps without codenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Project and task management for a small teamnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Client collaboration with external users on the paid plansnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Simple workflow automation between appsnot 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
Podio
- The free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
- Workflow automation is capped at 25,000 actions a month even on Premium at $19.20 per user
- API access is a paid add-on from $23 a month, and higher call rates run to $159
- Extra automation is billed separately, from $39 up to $559 a month
- Visual reports, email integrations and PDF generation all require Premium
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Podio
On request- FreeFree
- 5 employees
- Basic features
- Basic$7.2/month
- Unlimited employees
- User management
- Automations
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Podio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Podio 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 Podio?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Podio at On request.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Podio run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Podio runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 Podio is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Podio cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Podio covers Workspaces, Apps, Workflows, Tasks. Both handle GDPR.
Related pages
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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