Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Rock Solid
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Rock Solid covers Program Registration.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Rock Solid actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Rock Solid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $350/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | 1975 | 2001 |
Identical on both: 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 Rock Solid
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Membership Management
- Payment Processing
- Reporting & Analytics
- Payment Gateways
- QuickBooks
- Marketing Tools
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 Rock Solid
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Rock Solid
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Rock Solid
Rock Solid
- Citizen Servicesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Records Managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Public Safetynot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Civic Engagementnot 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
Rock Solid
Nothing recorded yet. See the Rock Solid review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Rock Solid
$350/month- Recreation Management$350/month
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Payment Processing
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 Rock Solid if
- You need program registration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want facility scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Rock Solid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Rock Solid at $350/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Rock Solid?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Rock Solid at $350/month.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Rock Solid run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Rock Solid 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 Rock Solid is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Rock Solid cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Rock Solid covers Program Registration, Facility Scheduling, Membership Management, Payment Processing.
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.
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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