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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Zapier
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Zapier has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; Zapier the free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Zapier covers App integrations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Zapier actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1975 | 2011 |
Identical on both: 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 Zapier
- App integrations
- Workflow automation
- Trigger-based actions
- Multi-step Zaps
- Data formatting
- Conditional logic
- Error handling
- Team collaboration
Both cover
- SOC2
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
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 Zapier
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Zapier
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Zapier
Zapier
- Lead managementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Data synchronizationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Email automationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Social media postingnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Customer onboardingnot 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
Zapier
- The free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
- Multi-step Zaps, filters, paths, webhooks and the formatter all require a paid plan
- Premium app connectors are withheld from the free plan
- Free Zaps poll for new data every 15 minutes against 2 minutes on Professional and 1 minute on Team
- Paying monthly rather than annually costs 50 percent more, so the 2,000-task Professional plan is $73.50 a month instead of $49
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Zapier
Free- FreeFree
- 100 tasks/month
- 5 Zaps
- Two-step Zaps
- Starter$19.99/month
- 750 tasks/month
- 20 Zaps
- Multi-step Zaps
- Professional$49/month
- 2,000 tasks/month
- Unlimited Zaps
- Custom logic
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 Zapier if
- You need app integrations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Zapier better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and Zapier at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Zapier?
- Zapier has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Free for Zapier.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Zapier run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Zapier runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Zapier for free?
- Yes. Zapier has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- 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 Zapier is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that Zapier cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Zapier covers App integrations, Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Multi-step Zaps. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, Cloud deployment.
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