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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Wise Business
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Wise Business
Software
The smart way to send and receive business payments
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Wise Business opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Wise Business actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Wise Business |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $29/month |
| Pricing model | quote | usage-based |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 1975 | 2011 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Wise Business
- Multi-currency accounts
- International transfers
- Batch payments
- API access
- Team management
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Various
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 Wise Business
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Wise Business
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Wise Business
Wise Business
- Holding and converting multiple currencies as a businessnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Paying international suppliers and contractors at the mid market ratenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Receiving payments into local currency account details in several countriesnot 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
Wise Business
- Opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
- Volume discounts on transfers start only above 20,000 GBP equivalent sent per month
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Wise Business
$29/month- StandardFree
- Multi-currency account
- Real exchange rate
- Batch payments
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 Wise Business if
- You need multi-currency accounts.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want international transfers.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Wise Business better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Wise Business at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Wise Business?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Wise Business at $29/month.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Wise Business run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Wise Business 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 Wise Business is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Wise Business cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts, International transfers, Batch payments, API access.
Related pages
More on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
More on Wise Business
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