Compare Heimdal and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Heimdal
Star Rating
(50)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about HeimdalMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(307)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for EndpointHeimdal vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Defender for Endpoint easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with Heimdal overall.
- Reviewers felt that Heimdal meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Heimdal is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint over Heimdal.
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
8.8
41
8.6
248
Ease of Use
8.5
41
8.6
253
Ease of Setup
8.3
31
8.5
163
Ease of Admin
8.3
29
8.6
156
Quality of Support
9.7
40
8.5
238
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
29
8.6
152
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
9.1
247
Features by Category
Administration
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
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
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
6
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
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Platform Features
10.0
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
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
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.1
9
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
10.2%
Construction
8.2%
Hospital & Health Care
6.1%
Oil & Energy
6.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.1%
Other
65.3%
Information Technology and Services
25.3%
Computer & Network Security
14.2%
Financial Services
6.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Heimdal has no discussions with answers
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
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
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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