# Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps vs Webroot DNS Protection Comparison

| | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 53 | 86 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (54.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Pros:
- Security Protection (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Webroot DNS Protection

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 9.2 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Webroot DNS Protection

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### DDoS Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |
| **Webroot DNS Protection** | 9.0/10 | 16 |

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **IT Alerting** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Network Capacity** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Logging** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **DNS Protection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Website Protection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Infrastructure Protection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Resolution

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Attack Mitigation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Resolution Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | 8.6/10 | 19 |
| **Webroot DNS Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### DNS Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |
| **Webroot DNS Protection** | 8.9/10 | 31 |

#### Protection

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Off-Network Protection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Guest Network Protection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **BYOD Protection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **DNS Lookups** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Traffic Filtering** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Whitelisting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Domain Categorization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Network Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 

### Cloud File Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | 8.3/10 | 16 |
| **Webroot DNS Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Storage** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Monitoring** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Rights** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |
| **Webroot DNS Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (2):** [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [Cloud File Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-security)

**Unique to Webroot DNS Protection (2):** [DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions), [DDoS Protection Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/ddos-protection)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Webroot DNS Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 17.4% | 70.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.3% | 25.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 54.3% | 4.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.9%
- **Computer Software:** 10.9%
- **Financial Services:** 10.9%
- **Consulting:** 4.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Information Services:** 4.3%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.2%
- **Automotive:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 23.9%

#### Webroot DNS Protection

- **Information Technology and Services:** 42.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 17.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.9%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Law Practice:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.9%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 1.5%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 20.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (78 reviews)
- [Check Point Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-email-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (534 reviews)
- [Trend Micro Cloud App Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-cloud-app-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (485 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (517 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (261 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (224 reviews)

### Alternatives to Webroot DNS Protection

- [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (271 reviews)
- [WebTitan Web Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (603 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (900 reviews)
- [DataDome](https://www.g2.com/products/datadome/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [F5 NGINX](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [ScoutDNS](https://www.g2.com/products/scoutdns/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (60 reviews)
- [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity-solutions/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Cloud-Delivered Security Services](https://www.g2.com/products/cloud-delivered-security-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (106 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- Title: [What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "High level it's a CASB solution to manage shadow IT, but it has many capabilities including some DLP and posture management."
- Title: [What does Microsoft Cloud App Security do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-microsoft-cloud-app-security-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Education is necessary because through this you become an expert and get acknowledge about different important aspects. DumpsCafe products contain..."

### Webroot DNS Protection

- Title: [Do I need to install an agent to manage DNS Protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-to-install-an-agent-to-manage-dns-protection) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. If you are already using Webroot SecureAnywhere® Business Endpoint Protection, it will automatically apply DNS Protection according to the assigned DNS..."
- Title: [Who is Webroot SecureAnywhere® DNS Protection for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-is-webroot-secureanywhere-dns-protection-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "DNS Protection is suitable for organizations of all sizes, from small offices with under 10 employees to large corporations. Additionally, the ease of..."
- Title: [Will DNS Protection impact network speed?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-dns-protection-impact-network-speed) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "SecureAnywhere DNS Protection avoids latency issues by checking websites in real time. In fact, since DNS Protection can prevent unproductive web usage and..."
- Title: [What does SecureAnywhere DNS Protection do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-this-product-do) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "DNS Protection automatically blocks any outbound internet traffic requests to highly suspicious internet destinations, such as spam relays, botnets, command..."
- Title: [How granular are the web access controls?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-granular-are-the-web-access-controls) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Webroot provides more than 80 URL categories to allow administrators to easily finely tune the most appropriate policies required for individual devices,..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps-vs-opentext-webroot-dns-protection)