Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Xlinesoft
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
Xlinesoft
Developer Tools
PHPRunner and ASPRunner.NET: low-code builders that turn databases into web apps
- From
- $599/one-time
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Xlinesoft the purchase includes one year of support and upgrades only; after that, newer versions require a paid upgrade.
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Xlinesoft covers Database to web application.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 12 November 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Xlinesoft actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Xlinesoft |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $599/one-time |
| Pricing model | quote | one-time |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Developer Tools |
| Founded | 1975 | Unknown |
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 Xlinesoft
- Database to web application
- Page Designer and themes
- Events, custom code and AI assistance
- Security and dynamic permissions
- Reports, charts and dashboards
- Wide database support
- Enterprise authentication
- Application templates and plugins
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 Xlinesoft
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Xlinesoft
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Xlinesoft
Xlinesoft
- Building an internal web application on top of an existing SQL databasenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Replacing a Microsoft Access application with a browser-based onenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Creating admin interfaces and customer or partner portals with role-based accessnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Agencies and freelancers delivering self-hosted database applications to clientsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Teams that need low-code tooling but must keep applications on their own serversnot 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
Xlinesoft
- The purchase includes one year of support and upgrades only; after that, newer versions require a paid upgrade.
- Multiple database connections, REST API connections and single sign-on through Active Directory, Okta or SAML are Enterprise-only, which raises the price from $599 to $999 per developer.
- Self-hosted only. Hosting, database administration, backups, runtime updates and access-control configuration remain the customer's job, as Xlinesoft's own product facts page states.
- Applications built on Microsoft Access require a Windows web server.
- PHPRunner and ASPRunner.NET are separate products with separate licences, so moving a project between PHP and .NET is not covered by one purchase.
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Xlinesoft
$599/one-time- PHPRunner Professional$599/one-time
- Single developer licence
- Core application-building product
- One year of email support and upgrades
- PHPRunner Enterprise Edition$999/one-time
- Single developer licence
- Multiple database and REST API connections
- Data encryption
- PHPRunner MultiDev Edition$3599/one-time
- Three Enterprise Edition licences
- Multiple developers working on the same project at the same time
- One year of email support and upgrades
- ASPRunner.NET Professional$599/one-time
- Generates ASP.NET web applications
- Same database coverage and security model as PHPRunner
- Enterprise Edition available
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 Xlinesoft if
- You need database to web application.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
- You also want page designer and themes.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Xlinesoft better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Xlinesoft at $599/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Xlinesoft?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Xlinesoft at $599/one-time.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Xlinesoft run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Xlinesoft runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
- 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 Xlinesoft is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Xlinesoft cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Xlinesoft covers Database to web application, Page Designer and themes, Events, custom code and AI assistance, Security and dynamic permissions.
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.
SourceXlinesoft: How much does PHPRunner cost?
PHPRunner Professional is $599, Enterprise Edition is $999 and MultiDev Edition, which includes three Enterprise licences, is $3,599. Professional and Enterprise prices are per developer, and each purchase includes one year of email support and free upgrades.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceXlinesoft: Which databases does PHPRunner support?
MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft Access, IBM DB2, Informix, SQLite and ODBC-compatible databases. Using multiple database connections in one project is an Enterprise Edition feature.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceXlinesoft: Is there a free trial?
Yes. PHPRunner can be downloaded and evaluated for 21 days, and public live demos show the generated applications, with add, edit and delete disabled.
SourceXlinesoft: Where do PHPRunner applications run?
On your own web server. The documented options are Apache and Microsoft IIS with a compatible PHP runtime and database extensions, and a built-in web server is available for local testing. The development application itself runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
SourceXlinesoft: What does the Enterprise Edition add?
Multiple database and REST API connections, data encryption, and enterprise authentication including Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD, OpenID and SAML, on top of all Professional features.
SourceXlinesoft: What is ASPRunner.NET?
Xlinesoft's equivalent builder for ASP.NET. It generates database-driven ASP.NET web applications with the same kind of forms, reports, charts, permissions and Page Designer, and is sold separately from $599.
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