# Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Trend Micro Antivirus + Security Comparison | | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 310 | 33 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## 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) ### Trend Micro Antivirus + Security Pros: - Affordable (1 reviews) - Blocking (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - False Positives (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (239 reviews) | 8.5 (26 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 7.9 (28 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Trend Micro Antivirus + Security #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 | | **Trend Micro Antivirus + Security** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Device Control** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Incident Reports** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | | **Trend Micro Antivirus + Security** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Trend Micro Antivirus + Security** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Trend Micro Antivirus + Security** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **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 | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **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 | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) **Unique to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (2):** [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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Trend Micro Antivirus + Security | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.1% | 27.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 34.4% | 39.4% | | **Enterprise** | 38.5% | 33.3% | ### 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% #### Trend Micro Antivirus + Security - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.2% - **Telecommunications:** 9.1% - **Biotechnology:** 6.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.1% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.1% - **Accounting:** 3.0% - **Banking:** 3.0% - **Building Materials:** 3.0% - **Chemicals:** 3.0% - **Other:** 39.4% --- ## 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 (828 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (427 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/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) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 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) ### Alternatives to Trend Micro Antivirus + Security - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (427 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (828 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [Carbon Black Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/carbon-black-cloud/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) --- ## 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..." ### Trend Micro Antivirus + Security - Title: [What are the features of antivirus software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/trend-micro-antivirus-security-what-are-the-features-of-antivirus-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "1. Antivirus and malware detection 2. Proactive measures to plug any security gaps in your computer 3. Real time scanning immediately withholds downloads..." - Title: [What does Trend Micro Antivirus do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-trend-micro-antivirus-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The latest version of Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security delivers layered security against ransomware, a firewall booster, protection for online banking, and..." - Title: [Is it possible to get direct contact to customer support?.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-get-direct-contact-to-customer-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Mary - this is Merry from G2. For Trend Micro's support team, here are their phone numbers: Small & Medium Business Technical Support Center -..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-trend-micro-antivirus-security)