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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Setmore
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Setmore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Setmore actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Setmore |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1975 | 2008 |
Identical on both: 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 Setmore
- Unlimited appointments
- Online booking
- Calendar synchronization
- Customer database
- Email reminders
- SMS reminders
- Mobile app
- Custom branding
Both cover
- 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 Setmore
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Setmore
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Setmore
Setmore
- Online appointment and booking managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Service provider scheduling platformnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 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
Setmore
- Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
- Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
- Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
- Custom enterprise pricing not published
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Setmore
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.
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 Setmore if
- You need unlimited appointments.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want online booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Setmore better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Setmore?
- Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Free for Setmore.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Setmore run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Setmore for free?
- Yes. Setmore has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- 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 Setmore is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Setmore cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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