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# Microsoft Defender for Business vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Microsoft Defender for Business** [

4.5/5(30)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** [

4.4/5(312)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
No pricing available

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
3 months

Based on 22 responses

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
16 months

Based on 18 responses

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
13%

Pros & Cons

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
[
Security (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2070704&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2070673&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2070758&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
False Positives (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2070797&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
[
Ease of Use (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871828&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Threat Detection (18)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1870896&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871097&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1871488&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
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Microsoft Enterprise Mobility

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Screenshots

**Microsoft Defender for Business**
No screenshot available

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**
 ![Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 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/1226965/blocksophis-4.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Defender for Business**

8.7

8.723

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6252

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Defender for Business**

9.0

9.023

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6257

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Defender for Business**

8.3

8.314

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.5

8.5167

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Defender for Business**

8.2

8.214

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6157

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Defender for Business**

8.2

8.222

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.5

8.5242

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Defender for Business**

8.8

8.814

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

8.6

8.6153

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Defender for Business**

9.5

9.523

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint**

9.2

9.2250

Features

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Not enough data

8.7

28

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

Web Control

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

23

Application Control

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

Asset Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

24

Device Control

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

23

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Threat Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

System Isolation

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

24

Firewall

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

24

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

24

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

24

Analysis

Automated Remediation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

24

Incident Reports

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

Behavioral Analysis

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

22

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

IOC Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tokenization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Antivirus[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.0

57

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

52

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

52

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity Theft Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracker Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Webcam Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Next-Generation Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

Managed Services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Root Cause Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Control

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

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

Incident Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Validation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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

Microsoft Defender for Business

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

53.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

10.0%

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

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

38.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

53.3%

26.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

36.7%

34.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

10.0%

38.5%

Reviewers' Industry

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

Information Technology and Services

50.0%

Computer & Network Security

16.7%

Computer Software

13.3%

Commercial Real Estate

6.7%

Security and Investigations

3.3%

Other

10.0%

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

Information Technology and Services

25.3%

Computer & Network Security

14.3%

Financial Services

6.0%

Computer Software

6.0%

Telecommunications

2.3%

Other

46.0%

FAQs

## Microsoft Defender for... vs Microsoft Defender for... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Microsoft Defender for... vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is rated slightly lower than Microsoft Defender for Business but has a much larger review base and is more commonly used in enterprise environments, while Microsoft Defender for Business is favored for small-business use and ease of use.

| [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) | [Microsoft Defender for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (312 reviews) | 4.5/5 (30 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 8.5 | 8.3 |
| 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Threat Detection (18 all-time mentions) | Security (9 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Defender for... and Microsoft Defender for... compare?

Microsoft Defender for Business is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost-effectiveness.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers note it is competitively priced, especially for organizations already using Microsoft tools, but mention licensing complexity and value tied to broader Microsoft ecosystem adoption.
- **Microsoft Defender for Business:** Reviewers consistently highlight its affordability, especially for small businesses, and appreciate that it is included at no extra cost with certain Microsoft licenses.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews cite cost savings and simplified management as key reasons for choosing Microsoft Defender for Business over other EDR solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Defender for... and Microsoft Defender for...?

The top three alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Business are Sophos Endpoint, ESET PROTECT, and SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) | 4.4/5 (312 reviews) | Enterprise | Competitively priced for Microsoft ecosystem users | Threat Detection (18 all-time mentions) |
| [Microsoft Defender for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/reviews) | 4.5/5 (30 reviews) | Small-Business | Included at no extra cost with certain licenses | Security (9 all-time mentions) |
| [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (837 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (212 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |

### Which Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Defender for... and Microsoft Defender for...?

Buyers should prioritize threat detection, ease of use, integrations, vulnerability management, and alert notifications when comparing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Business.

- **Threat Detection:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (18 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for Business (3 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (20 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for Business (7 all-time mentions)
- **Integrations:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (10 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for Business (4 all-time mentions)
- **Vulnerability Management:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (—), Microsoft Defender for Business (4 all-time mentions)
- **Alert Notifications:** Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (6 all-time mentions), Microsoft Defender for Business (4 all-time mentions)

### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Defender for... vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's headline strength is advanced threat detection, while Microsoft Defender for Business is praised for its security and affordability.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint strengths:** Threat Detection (18 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions), Security (17 all-time mentions), Integrations (10 all-time mentions), Automation (6 all-time mentions)
- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint trade-offs:** Complexity (8 all-time mentions), Compatibility Issues (8 all-time mentions), Difficult Configuration (7 all-time mentions), Licensing complexity, Resource utilization on older devices
- **Microsoft Defender for Business strengths:** Security (9 all-time mentions), System Protection (7 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (7 all-time mentions), Pricing (3 all-time mentions), Vulnerability Management (4 all-time mentions)
- **Microsoft Defender for Business trade-offs:** Compatibility Issues (5 all-time mentions), False Positives (5 all-time mentions), Limited Features (3 all-time mentions), Learning Curve (3 all-time mentions), Limited platform support (primarily Windows and macOS)

### Is Microsoft Defender for... or Microsoft Defender for... better for small businesses?

Microsoft Defender for Business is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note its complexity and suitability for larger environments.
- **Microsoft Defender for Business:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its affordability, ease of use, and inclusion with business premium licenses as key benefits for small organizations.

### Which Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited mentions and broader ecosystem compatibility.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Integrations with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Defender XDR are cited in 10 all-time mentions, with reviewers highlighting strong integration within the Microsoft security ecosystem.
- **Microsoft Defender for Business:** Integrations with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure Active Directory are cited in 4 all-time mentions, with reviewers noting effective integration for small-business environments.

### How do Microsoft Defender for... and Microsoft Defender for... compare on customer support?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Business score within 0.3 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though some note slow response times and challenges for smaller customers.
- **Microsoft Defender for Business:** Reviewers report positive support experiences, especially for onboarding and troubleshooting, with several citing helpful documentation and guidance.

### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Defender for... or Microsoft Defender for...?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Business score within 0.2 points on Ease of Setup, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for those familiar with Microsoft tools but note complexity for new users and larger deployments.
- **Microsoft Defender for Business:** Reviewers highlight easy onboarding, especially for Windows environments, but mention a learning curve for non-technical users and those managing mixed operating systems.

Alternatives

**Microsoft Defender for Business Alternatives**

 ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint")

[
Sophos Endpoint
](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)

 ![SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c15547079e2b285340998eb8a52a44b8/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint.svg "SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint")

[
SentinelOne Singularity...
](/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews)

 ![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT")

[
ESET PROTECT
](/products/eset-protect/reviews)

 ![ThreatDown](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28bf06470a2d1a33a2054aaa7af30d4c/threatdown.svg "ThreatDown")

[
ThreatDown
](/products/threatdown/reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Alternatives**

 ![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT")

[
ESET PROTECT
](/products/eset-protect/reviews)

 ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint")

[
Sophos Endpoint
](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)

 ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform")

[
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint...
](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews)

 ![Trellix Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_271865c827673867bf2618b0fdfc2103/trellix-endpoint-security.png "Trellix Endpoint Security")

[
Trellix Endpoint Security
](/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews)

## Microsoft Defender for Business vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Defender for Business easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, along with administration.

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