# Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs ThreatDown Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that ThreatDown excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Users appreciate its comprehensive suite of features, including Email Security and DNS Filtering, which they find essential for managing multiple clients effectively.
- **According to verified reviews** , ThreatDown's implementation process is notably smooth, with users highlighting the intuitive OneView dashboard that simplifies endpoint management across various sites. This ease of setup contrasts with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, where some users have mentioned challenges in configuration.
- **Users say** that ThreatDown provides exceptional customer support, often going above and beyond to assist with issues. In contrast, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is recognized for its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, some users feel that its support could be more responsive.
- **Reviewers mention** that ThreatDown's focus on small businesses allows it to cater specifically to their needs, with features that are tailored for smaller operations. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, however, is more geared towards enterprise users, which may not align as well with the requirements of smaller organizations.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** ThreatDown's strong performance in malware detection and automated remediation, with users noting its effectiveness in identifying and addressing threats quickly. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers robust protection, but some users feel that its advanced threat detection capabilities could be improved.
- **According to recent feedback** , ThreatDown's proactive approach to product development is appreciated, with users noting that it continuously evolves to meet changing security needs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, while a recognized industry leader, sometimes faces criticism for not being as agile in its updates and feature enhancements.



| | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 310 | 1,084 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (20 reviews)
- Threat Detection (18 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (8 reviews)
- Complexity (8 reviews)

### ThreatDown

Pros:
- Ease of Use (98 reviews)
- Features (67 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (23 reviews)
- Lack of Clarity (22 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 9.2 (970 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 9.3 (976 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 9.2 (738 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (156 reviews) | 9.1 (705 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (239 reviews) | 8.8 (867 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 9.2 (684 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 8.9 (959 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ThreatDown

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core Next-Gen AV

Price: Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year

Description: AI-powered protection that stops threats before they get in.

Key Features:
- Incident Response
- Central management console
- Next-Gen AV

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.9/10 | 294 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (233 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (239 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (224 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (214 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (216 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (248 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 9.6 (263 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (240 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.7/10 | 131 |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (125 reviews) | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | 9.2 (123 reviews) | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (119 reviews) | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (122 reviews) | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (120 reviews) | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 |
| **ThreatDown** | 6.9/10 | 170 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 6.8 (170 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 6.9 (156 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 7.4/10 | 115 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (115 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 9.7/10 | 13 |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)


**Unique to ThreatDown (2):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.1% | 47.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.4% | 41.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.5% | 11.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 14.1%
- **Financial Services:** 6.0%
- **Computer Software:** 6.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.3%
- **Banking:** 2.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.7%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 36.6%

#### ThreatDown

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0%
- **Construction:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 50.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)

### Alternatives to ThreatDown

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (885 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan "
- Title: [What is Endpoint Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-endpoint-defender) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)..."
- Title: [Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-feature-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and..."
- Title: [when scheduled scan starts it consume  100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed
Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning..."

### ThreatDown

- Title: [Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14696-is-malwarebytes-enough-for-your-computer-to-be-100-secure) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Malwarebytes is not a virus scanner, a PC cleaner, nor is it a defragger. So it can not by itself keep your computer 100% secure, however Maywarebytes is one..."
- Title: [Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-malwarebytes-edr-in-a-midsize-company-needs-extra-investment-for-web-filter) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, MB catches sites that have malware on it and will block the site. "
- Title: [What is malwarebytes tray application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10146-what-is-malwarebytes-tray-application) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should see the Malwarebytes icon by the date/time in the upper right corner of your MacBook device.  You can right click to see options.  You can also go..."
- Title: [What additional products can Small Businesses benefit from with Malwarebytes as a Company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14733-what-additional-products-can-small-businesses-benefit-from-with-malwarebytes-as-a-company) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would advise you to visit below link, you will notice Currently Endpoint Protection comes with Cloud Support.
https://support.malwarebytes.com/

For any..."
- Title: [Best way to migrate the on-prem console to the cloud based environment ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13322-best-way-to-migrate-the-on-prem-console-to-the-cloud-based-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you use the Discovery and Deployment tool there is a Migrate to Cloud option. Hope this helps and isn't too late."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-threatdown)