Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Defender vs Rock Solid
Microsoft Defender
Cybersecurity
Always-on protection for you and your family's data and devices
- From
- $12/month
- Free plan
- No
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender and Rock Solid actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender | Rock Solid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12/month | $350/month |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | Unknown | 2001 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
Nothing recorded that Rock Solid does not also cover.
Only in Rock Solid
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Membership Management
- Payment Processing
- Reporting & Analytics
- Payment Gateways
- QuickBooks
- Marketing Tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Defender
- Endpoint security and threat protectionnot Rock Solid
- Identity and access securitynot Rock Solid
- Email threat protectionnot Rock Solid
- SaaS application security monitoringnot Rock Solid
Rock Solid
- Citizen Servicesnot Microsoft Defender
- Records Managementnot Microsoft Defender
- Public Safetynot Microsoft Defender
- Civic Engagementnot 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
Rock Solid
Nothing recorded yet. See the Rock Solid review.
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
Rock Solid
$350/month- Recreation Management$350/month
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Payment Processing
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Defender if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Defender from Rock Solid on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Rock Solid if
- You need program registration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want facility scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender or Rock Solid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender starts at $12/month and Rock Solid at $350/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender or Rock Solid?
- Microsoft Defender starts at $12/month and Rock Solid at $350/month.
- Does Microsoft Defender or Rock Solid run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender runs on Web. Rock Solid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 Rock Solid is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender do that Rock Solid cannot?
- Rock Solid covers Program Registration, Facility Scheduling, Membership Management, Payment Processing.
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.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceRelated pages
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