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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs TINYpulse
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Security & Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; TINYpulse tINYpulse has joined WebMD Health Services, per the vendor: "TINYpulse has officially joined forces with WebMD Health Services", and its own pricing page now redirects to a WebMD Health Services page
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and TINYpulse actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | TINYpulse |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $5/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | HR & Recruiting |
| Founded | 1975 | 2012 |
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 TINYpulse
- Pulse surveys
- Anonymous suggestions
- Cheers peer recognition
- eNPS tracking
- Virtual suggestions box
- Manager insights
- Custom surveys
- Trend analysis
Both cover
- SOC2
- GDPR
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 TINYpulse
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot TINYpulse
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not TINYpulse
TINYpulse
- Collecting anonymous employee engagement pulse surveysnot 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
TINYpulse
- TINYpulse has joined WebMD Health Services, per the vendor: "TINYpulse has officially joined forces with WebMD Health Services", and its own pricing page now redirects to a WebMD Health Services page
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
TINYpulse
$5/month- Engage$5/month
- Weekly pulse surveys
- Anonymous feedback
- Cheers recognition
- Perform$7/month
- Everything in Engage
- Performance reviews
- Goal tracking
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 TINYpulse if
- You need pulse surveys.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want anonymous suggestions.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or TINYpulse better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and TINYpulse at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or TINYpulse?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and TINYpulse at $5/month.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or TINYpulse run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. TINYpulse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- 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 TINYpulse is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that TINYpulse cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Anonymous suggestions, Cheers peer recognition, eNPS tracking. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.
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