Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
As of 13 November 2026, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform designed to help organizations prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced. Softwr lists it under Cybersecurity. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is made by Microsoft Corporation, launched in 1975, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS.
Overview
What Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform designed to help organizations prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. It's built into the Microsoft security ecosystem.
What people use it 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
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- 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
Capabilities
Features
Threat & vulnerability management
Attack surface reduction
Next-gen protection
EDR
Auto investigation
Microsoft Threat Experts
Threat analytics
Secure score
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
Azure Sentinel
Integration with Azure Sentinel
Intune
Integration with Intune
Azure AD
Integration with Azure AD
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Company
- Microsoft Corporation
- Based in
- Redmond, Washington, USA
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