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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs SeeClickFix

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Cybersecurity

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

From
On request
Free plan
No
SeeClickFix logo

SeeClickFix

Government

311 Citizen Request Management

From
$300/month
Free plan
No

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; SeeClickFix now marketed as SeeClickFix 311 CRM under CivicPlus; pricing is gated behind a Request pricing button with no figures published
  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, SeeClickFix covers Issue Reporting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SeeClickFix actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SeeClickFix differ
AttributeMicrosoft Defender for EndpointSeeClickFix
Starting priceOn request$300/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded19752008

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 SeeClickFix

  • Issue Reporting
  • Work Order Management
  • GIS Integration
  • Performance Analytics
  • Mobile Field App
  • Esri ArcGIS
  • CityWorks
  • Salesforce

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

SeeClickFix

  • 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

SeeClickFix

  • Now marketed as SeeClickFix 311 CRM under CivicPlus; pricing is gated behind a Request pricing button with no figures published

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

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

SeeClickFix

$300/month
  • Pro$300/month
    • 311 Management
    • Work Order Tracking
    • Analytics

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 SeeClickFix if

  • You need issue reporting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want work order management.

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or SeeClickFix better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and SeeClickFix at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or SeeClickFix?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and SeeClickFix at $300/month.
Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or SeeClickFix run on more platforms?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. SeeClickFix 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 SeeClickFix is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that SeeClickFix cannot?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. SeeClickFix covers Issue Reporting, Work Order Management, GIS Integration, Performance Analytics.

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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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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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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