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Compare Microsoft Defender for Business and WatchGuard Endpoint Security 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Microsoft Defender for Business
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for BusinessWatchGuard Endpoint Security
Star Rating
(121)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityMicrosoft 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.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Defender for Business
No pricing availableWatchGuard Endpoint Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Defender for Business
No trial information availableWatchGuard Endpoint Security
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
23
8.6
102
Ease of Use
9.0
23
8.9
102
Ease of Setup
8.3
14
8.4
41
Ease of Admin
8.2
14
8.7
41
Quality of Support
8.2
22
8.4
96
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
8.6
40
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
23
8.4
99
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.3
15
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Defender for Business and WatchGuard Endpoint Security are categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Defender for Business has no unique categories
WatchGuard Endpoint Security is categorized as Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Endpoint Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Defender for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Computer Software
10.6%
Computer & Network Security
8.8%
Retail
4.4%
Automotive
3.5%
Other
60.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Microsoft Defender for Business has no discussions with answers
WatchGuard Endpoint Security has no discussions with answers
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