Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Socure
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Socure
Cybersecurity
Predictive identity verification and fraud scoring for the US market
- 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; Socure coverage and accuracy depend on US consumer data density, so international expansion means adding a second, document-based vendor rather than scaling the same contract.
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Socure covers ID+ identity verification.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Socure actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Socure |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1975 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 Socure
- ID+ identity verification
- Synthetic identity detection
- Document verification
- Watchlist screening
- Consortium signals
- Reason codes
- Account intelligence
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 Socure
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Socure
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Socure
Socure
- A US lender losing money to synthetic identities that pass document verification and thin-file credit checksnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A credit union that wants to open accounts without asking applicants to photograph a driving licencenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A government benefits programme needing identity assurance for applicants without in-person enrolmentnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A fintech that needs auditable reason codes for every decline to support adverse action noticesnot 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
Socure
- Coverage and accuracy depend on US consumer data density, so international expansion means adding a second, document-based vendor rather than scaling the same contract.
- Data-only verification performs worst on thin-file populations, and young, recently arrived or credit-invisible applicants are declined at higher rates, which creates a fair lending exposure a bank must monitor.
- Pricing is per decision with an annual commitment and is not published, so the cost of a traffic spike or a bot attack on your signup flow lands on your bill.
- Modules for verification, fraud and compliance are licensed separately, so the shortlist price rarely matches the final contract once screening and document fallback are added.
- A probabilistic score is harder to defend to an examiner than a documented identification procedure, so US institutions still have to map the score to explicit Customer Identification Programme controls themselves.
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Socure
On request- Socure ID+$undefined/year
- Priced per identity decision with annual commitment
- Modules for verification, fraud and compliance priced separately
- US data coverage strongest, international more limited
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 Socure if
- You need id+ identity verification.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want synthetic identity detection.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Socure better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Socure 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 Socure?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Socure at On request.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Socure run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Socure 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 Socure is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Socure cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Socure covers ID+ identity verification, Synthetic identity detection, Document verification, Watchlist screening.
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.
SourceSocure: Does Socure work outside the United States?
International coverage exists but the data depth that makes the US product accurate is not replicated everywhere. Most global buyers pair it with a document vendor.
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.
SourceSocure: Can it verify without a document photo?
Yes, that is the core proposition. Document verification is available as a step-up when the data-only score is inconclusive.
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.
SourceSocure: Is pricing published?
No. It is quoted per decision against an annual volume commitment.
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