Link copied to clipboard # Microsoft Defender for Business vs WatchGuard Endpoint Security Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-business/watchguard-endpoint-security/export.csv) Microsoft Defender for...WatchGuard Endpoint Security[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Microsoft Defender for Business** No pricing available **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Microsoft Defender for Business** Not enough reviews yet **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 4 months Based on 14 responses Return on Investment **Microsoft Defender for Business** Not enough reviews yet **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 19 months Based on 13 responses Perceived Cost **Microsoft Defender for Business** $$$$$ **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** $$$$$ Average Discount **Microsoft Defender for Business** Not enough reviews yet **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 13% **Pros & Cons** from reviews **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) **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** [ Features (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1600165&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Protection (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1600341&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Interface (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2026630&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1601480&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Microsoft Defender for Business** Not enough data **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Intune Enterprise... ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/integrations) Screenshots **Microsoft Defender for Business** No screenshot available **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** ![WatchGuard Endpoint Security 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/164513/WG-EPDR-Main-Dashboard.png) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Microsoft Defender for Business** 8.7 8.723 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.6 8.6104 Ease of Use **Microsoft Defender for Business** 9.0 9.023 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.9 8.9104 Ease of Setup **Microsoft Defender for Business** 8.3 8.314 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.5 8.543 Ease of Admin **Microsoft Defender for Business** 8.2 8.214 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.7 8.742 Quality of Support **Microsoft Defender for Business** 8.2 8.222 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.4 8.498 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Microsoft Defender for Business** 8.8 8.814 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.7 8.741 Product Direction (% positive) **Microsoft Defender for Business** 9.5 9.523 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.4 8.4100 **Features** ratings from reviews Endpoint Protection Platforms Not enough data 9.0 21 Antivirus Not enough data 7.7 6 User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 53.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 36.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 53.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 36.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 55.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 30.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 13.9% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 55.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 30.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 13.9% **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% [![WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95497ce130aa56e5fb27b011c9bcaebc/watchguard-endpoint-security.svg "WatchGuard Endpoint Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) WatchGuard Endpoint Security Information Technology and Services 13.0% Computer Software 10.4% Computer & Network Security 9.6% Retail 4.3% Automotive 3.5% Other 59.1% 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) **WatchGuard Endpoint Security Alternatives** ![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) ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint") [ Sophos Endpoint ](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) ![Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6ac6f020878e586ca3e7586408cb3c98/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr.png "Bitdefender GravityZone XDR") [ Bitdefender GravityZone XDR ](/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) ## Microsoft Defender for Business vs WatchGuard Endpoint Security 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 WatchGuard Endpoint Security, along with administration. - Reviewers felt that Microsoft Defender for Business meets the needs of their business better than WatchGuard Endpoint Security. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that WatchGuard Endpoint Security is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Defender for Business over WatchGuard Endpoint Security.