Link copied to clipboard

# Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Comparison - What are their main differences?

Share
[
Export
](/compare/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps/export.csv)

Microsoft Defender for CloudMicrosoft Defender for...[+ Add Product](#)

Pricing

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**Free Trial** · Microsoft Defender for Cloud

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**
10%

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**
Not enough reviews yet

Uncover valuable pricing insights from real user feedback to improve your shopping experience.
See it for free

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**
[
Security (121)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1234677&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Comprehensive Security (92)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1234646&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (27)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1235164&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1234885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**
[
Security Protection (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2284898&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2284885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cacdec8b8edeace9b3c89e0c2cded695/aws-aws-cloudformation.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS CloudFormation

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-aws-cloudformation/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-lambda.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c36045270f9ec2f0152a7069e833b575/azure-ad-notifications.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure AD Notifications

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-ad-notifications/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-logic-apps.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure Logic Apps

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-logic-apps/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/integrations)

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**
 ![Microsoft Defender for Cloud screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1261649/Accelerate-remediation-of-critical-issues-in-code.png)

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**
No screenshot available

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**8.9** /10

Based on 355 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**

**8.2** /10

Based on 37 responses

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**8.7** /10

Based on 361 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**

**8.4** /10

Based on 37 responses

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**8.5** /10

Based on 263 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**

**7.8** /10

Based on 25 responses

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**8.7** /10

Based on 198 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**

**8.1** /10

Based on 24 responses

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**8.5** /10

Based on 337 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**

**8.0** /10

Based on 34 responses

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**8.6** /10

Based on 189 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**

**8.2** /10

Based on 24 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud**

**9.3** /10

Based on 320 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps**

**9.4** /10

Based on 37 responses

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

**8.8** /10

Based on 75 responses

Not enough data

Container Security

**9.2** /10

Based on 30 responses

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Not enough data

**8.6** /10

Based on 19 responses

Uncover more feature rated insights from real users to improve your shopping experience.

See it for free

Cloud Compliance

**8.7** /10

Based on 123 responses

Not enough data

Software Composition Analysis

**9.7** /10

Based on 14 responses

Not enough data

Cloud File Security

Not enough data

**8.3** /10

Based on 16 responses

Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

**8.5** /10

Based on 80 responses

Not enough data

Secure Code Review

**9.0** /10

Based on 21 responses

Not enough data

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

**8.8** /10

Based on 180 responses

Not enough data

Container Monitoring

**8.5** /10

Based on 11 responses

Not enough data

Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

**8.4** /10

Based on 10 responses

Not enough data

User Insights

**Reviewers' Company Size**

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
35.5%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
35.5%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
54.3%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
54.3%

**Reviewers' Industry**

[![Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-defender-for-cloud.svg "Microsoft Defender for Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Information Technology and Services
22.3%

Computer Software
10.9%

Computer & Network Security
10.4%

Education Management
5.4%

Accounting
3.5%

Other
47.5%

[![Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps.svg "Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps/reviews)
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%

Other
41.3%

Alternatives

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Alternatives**

 ![Wiz](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/991dbad301661dc9e1b78a7e252252b4/wiz-wiz.svg "Wiz")

[
Wiz
](/products/wiz-wiz/reviews)

 ![Orca Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7bfb8b139d34ddbb4c7f1c4dc8e7b029/orca-security.svg "Orca Security")

[
Orca Security
](/products/orca-security/reviews)

 ![Cortex Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dfd7fb4e8735ab6c09fc57deedbfc1a2/cortex-cloud.svg "Cortex Cloud")

[
Cortex Cloud
](/products/cortex-cloud/reviews)

 ![FortiCNAPP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6cfbdb30f4f7ce0c1ebf31d967800f1d/forticnapp.svg "FortiCNAPP")

[
FortiCNAPP
](/products/forticnapp/reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Alternatives**

 ![Check Point Email Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-email-security.svg "Check Point Email Security")

[
Check Point Email Security
](/products/check-point-email-security/reviews)

 ![Netskope One Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/24f85b7cc708f49da8b235966df41a33/netskope-one-platform.svg "Netskope One Platform")

[
Netskope One Platform
](/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews)

 ![Trend Micro Cloud App Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ac04b2920e7c3da93c9525a8fdba8f45/trend-micro-cloud-app-security.png "Trend Micro Cloud App Security")

[
Trend Micro Cloud App Security
](/products/trend-micro-cloud-app-security/reviews)

 ![BetterCloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6560c9b022d628c9e5b35c9a433832fe/bettercloud.svg "BetterCloud")

[
BetterCloud
](/products/bettercloud/reviews)

## Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Defender for Cloud easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Microsoft Defender for Cloud overall.

- Reviewers felt that Microsoft Defender for Cloud meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Microsoft Defender for Cloud is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps over Microsoft Defender for Cloud.