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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Sapiens CoreSuite

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Cybersecurity

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Sapiens CoreSuite logo

Sapiens CoreSuite

Insurance

Digital insurance platform for carriers worldwide

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Sapiens CoreSuite pricing not publicly available, requires contact with sales
  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Sapiens CoreSuite covers Policy 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 Sapiens CoreSuite actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Sapiens CoreSuite differ
AttributeMicrosoft Defender for EndpointSapiens CoreSuite
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Api, Mobile
CategoryCybersecurityInsurance
Founded19751982

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 Sapiens CoreSuite

  • Policy administration
  • Claims processing
  • Underwriting automation
  • Product configuration
  • Agent portal
  • Customer self-service
  • Reinsurance
  • Regulatory reporting

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • HIPAA
  • 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 Sapiens CoreSuite
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Sapiens CoreSuite
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Sapiens CoreSuite

Sapiens CoreSuite

  • Core system replacementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Digital transformationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • New product launchnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Market expansionnot 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

Sapiens CoreSuite

  • Pricing not publicly available, requires contact with sales
  • Smaller user base compared to some competitors in enterprise insurance

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Sapiens CoreSuite

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Core policy administration
    • Claims management
    • Standard integrations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Standard features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Multi-line support

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.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review

Choose Sapiens CoreSuite if

  • You need policy administration.
  • You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
  • You also want claims processing.
Sapiens CoreSuite review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Sapiens CoreSuite better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Sapiens CoreSuite 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 Sapiens CoreSuite?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Sapiens CoreSuite at On request.
Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Sapiens CoreSuite run on more platforms?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Sapiens CoreSuite runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
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 Sapiens CoreSuite is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Sapiens CoreSuite cannot?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Sapiens CoreSuite covers Policy administration, Claims processing, Underwriting automation, Product configuration. Both handle SOC2, HIPAA, 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.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: What insurance lines does Sapiens CoreSuite support?

Sapiens CoreSuite supports multiple insurance lines including Property & Casualty, Life & Annuities, Life & Pensions, and Health Insurance with dedicated platform versions for each.

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Microsoft 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.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: Is Sapiens CoreSuite cloud-based?

Yes. Sapiens CoreSuite is a comprehensive cloud-based insurance software solution designed for modern insurance operations.

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Microsoft 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.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: What modules are included in CoreSuite for P&C?

CoreSuite for P&C includes PolicyPro for policy administration, BillingPro for billing management, and ClaimsPro for claims processing.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: When was the latest version of Sapiens CoreSuite released?

In September 2025, Sapiens announced the latest version of Sapiens CoreSuite for Property & Casualty for the North American market with significant performance and usability improvements.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: Is Sapiens CoreSuite modular?

Yes. CoreSuite is designed as a modular platform where insurers can select components for their specific business needs including policy, billing, and claims management.

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