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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Heimdal
Star Rating
(40)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HeimdalMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(305)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for EndpointSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.5, while Heimdal® shines even brighter with a remarkable score of 9.6, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers robust "Centralized Management" features with a score of 9.0, allowing for streamlined policy and role management, whereas Heimdal® also scores 9.0 but lacks some of the advanced automation capabilities that users find beneficial in Defender.
- G2 users highlight that Heimdal® has a superior "Compliance" score of 8.8 compared to Microsoft Defender's 8.4, suggesting that Heimdal® may provide better tools for meeting regulatory requirements.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's "Malware Detection" capabilities are rated at 8.7, which is slightly higher than Heimdal®'s 8.6, indicating a marginal edge in threat detection effectiveness.
- Reviewers say that both products offer "System Isolation" features, but Microsoft Defender for Endpoint scores 8.9, showcasing its strength in isolating threats effectively, while Heimdal® falls behind with a score of 7.5, which may concern users looking for robust isolation capabilities.
- Users report that while both products provide "Application Control," Heimdal® scores slightly higher at 8.6 compared to Defender's 8.3, suggesting that Heimdal® may offer more comprehensive control over application usage and security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Heimdal
No pricing availableMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Heimdal
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
31
8.6
246
Ease of Use
8.4
31
8.6
251
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
8.6
161
Ease of Admin
8.3
23
8.6
154
Quality of Support
9.6
30
8.5
236
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
23
8.6
150
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
27
9.2
245
Features by Category
Administration
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
20
Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Platform Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
8.0
52
Feature Not Available
8.0
52
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Heimdal and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are categorized as Antivirus and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
Heimdal is categorized as Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Email Anti-spam, Patch Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Endpoint Management, Encryption, Mobile Application Management, and Remote Desktop
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Heimdal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
12.8%
Oil & Energy
7.7%
Construction
7.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.1%
Machinery
5.1%
Other
61.5%
Information Technology and Services
25.5%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
5.8%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Heimdal has no discussions with answers
can i use this for my video games?
1 Comment
PQ
if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan Read more
when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.
1 Comment
PQ
Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed
Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning...Read more
Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?
1 Comment
NM
Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and...Read more
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