Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender vs MyRec.com
Microsoft Defender
Cybersecurity
Always-on protection for you and your family's data and devices
- From
- $12/month
- Free plan
- No
MyRec.com
Government
Recreation management for small parks departments, priced on your annual revenue with no contract
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing; MyRec.com the annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender and MyRec.com actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender | MyRec.com |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | Per year by department annual revenue |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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
Nothing recorded that MyRec.com does not also cover.
Only in MyRec.com
- Revenue-based annual fee
- Programme registration
- Facility reservations
- Point of sale
- League scheduling
- Everything included
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Defender
- Endpoint security and threat protectionnot MyRec.com
- Identity and access securitynot MyRec.com
- Email threat protectionnot MyRec.com
- SaaS application security monitoringnot MyRec.com
MyRec.com
- A town recreation department of one or two staff moving off paper registration forms and a shared spreadsheetnot Microsoft Defender
- A department that wants to choose its own payment processor rather than accept the software vendor ratenot Microsoft Defender
- Replacing a system that charges per module, where every new programme type triggered an upsellnot Microsoft Defender
- A department needing field permits and league scheduling without buying a facilities management suitenot Microsoft Defender
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft Defender
- Defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Some Defender products use pay-as-you-go pricing with variable costs
- Prices vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring sales contact for custom quotes
MyRec.com
- The annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
- It is built for small and mid-sized departments and lacks the permitting, aquatics and multi-facility depth a large city requires.
- Credit card processing is explicitly excluded from the fee, so the total cost depends on a merchant agreement the department must source and negotiate itself.
- Integration surface is thin, with no meaningful connection to municipal ERP or finance systems, meaning revenue reconciliation is a manual export.
- The vendor is small, so there is limited third-party consulting capacity and a narrow bench for support during peak registration periods.
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender
$12/month- Microsoft Defender Suite$12/month
- Endpoint protection
- Identity threat detection
- Email security
- Microsoft 365 E5 with Defender$60/month
- Includes Defender Suite
- Microsoft Teams included
- Comprehensive security and compliance
- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on$2/month
- Vulnerability scanning and management
- One-month free trial available
- Annual commitment required
MyRec.com
On request- MyRec.com$undefined/year
- Single annual fee calculated from department annual revenue
- Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD per year
- Site build, onboarding and training included
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Defender if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Defender from MyRec.com on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose MyRec.com if
- You need revenue-based annual fee.
- You also want programme registration.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender or MyRec.com better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender starts at $12/month and MyRec.com at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender or MyRec.com?
- Microsoft Defender starts at $12/month and MyRec.com at On request.
- Does Microsoft Defender or MyRec.com run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Microsoft Defender best used for?
- Microsoft Defender is most often used for endpoint security and threat protection, identity and access security, email threat protection, saas application security monitoring. Of those, endpoint security and threat protection and identity and access security are not what MyRec.com is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender do that MyRec.com cannot?
- MyRec.com covers Revenue-based annual fee, Programme registration, Facility reservations, Point of sale.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Microsoft Defender: How much does Microsoft Defender Suite cost?
Microsoft Defender Suite costs $12/user/month (paid yearly), but requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing. It includes endpoint protection, identity threat detection, email security, and SaaS application monitoring.
SourceMyRec.com: How is MyRec priced?
A single annual fee calculated from your department annual revenue, using a calculator on the MyRec site. Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD a year.
Microsoft Defender: What add-ons are available for Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on costs $2/user/month with annual commitment and includes a one-month free trial. Additional pay-as-you-go products include External Attack Surface Management, Cloud Security Posture Management, and Sentinel.
SourceMyRec.com: Is there a setup fee?
No. Site build, onboarding and training are included in the annual fee.
Microsoft Defender: Is Defender included in Microsoft 365 E5?
Yes, Microsoft Defender Suite is included in Microsoft 365 E5 at $60/user/month (paid yearly with Teams). Prices may vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring contact with Sales for customized quotes.
SourceMyRec.com: Are card fees included?
No. Credit card processing is separate and you arrange your own merchant account.
MyRec.com: Is there a contract?
No long-term contract is required, which is unusual in municipal software.
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