# PlexTrac, Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison | | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 15 | 122 | 310 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (58.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us 5 Users (Starting At) | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### PlexTrac Pros: - Features (7 reviews) - Customer Support (6 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (2 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) ### Tenable Vulnerability Management Pros: - Ease of Use (12 reviews) - Scanning Efficiency (10 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (6 reviews) - Pricing Issues (6 reviews) ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Threat Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (8 reviews) - Complexity (8 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (83 reviews) | 8.6 (249 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 8.6 (255 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (69 reviews) | 8.5 (165 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (66 reviews) | 8.6 (156 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (80 reviews) | 8.5 (239 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (66 reviews) | 8.6 (152 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 9.2 (248 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### PlexTrac #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Essential Price: Contact Us 5 Users (Starting At) Description: Scale pentest reporting by streamlining and automating the end-to-end workflow—from scoping through to the final end deliverable. Key Features: - Reports - Scheduler - Content Library [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/plextrac/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Tenable Vulnerability Management #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Penetration Testing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reconnaissance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Scan** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Testing | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Command-Line Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Vulnerability Scanner | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | 8.2/10 | 51 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.4 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | 9.0 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **False Positives** | Not enough data | 7.1 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Automated Scans** | Not enough data | 9.3 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Network | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Perimeter Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Application | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Manual Application Testing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.5 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Black Box Testing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 | #### Administration | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (23 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | ### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | 7.8/10 | 13 | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | 8.5/10 | 68 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Risk Analysis | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Risk Scoring** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.9 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Risk-Prioritization** | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Assesment | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Vulnerability Scanning** | 6.5 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Intelligence** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Contextual Data** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Automation | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 6.4 (13 reviews) | 7.7 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Workflow Automation** | 7.2 (13 reviews) | 7.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security Testing** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Test Automation** | 5.8 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | ### ServiceNow Store Apps | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | 8.5/10 | 8 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### ServiceNow Apps | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Value** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | #### Generative AI | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (52 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (52 reviews) | ### Exposure Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Comprehensive Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Integration and Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PlexTrac** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to PlexTrac (3):** [Exposure Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/exposure-management-platforms), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools) **Unique to Tenable Vulnerability Management (3):** [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps) **Unique to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | PlexTrac | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 40.0% | 10.7% | 27.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 31.3% | 34.4% | | **Enterprise** | 40.0% | 58.0% | 38.5% | ### By Industry #### PlexTrac - **Consulting:** 35.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.3% - **Medical Devices:** 7.1% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 7.1% - **Insurance:** 7.1% - **Construction:** 7.1% #### Tenable Vulnerability Management - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3% - **Financial Services:** 13.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.9% - **Banking:** 6.3% - **Computer Software:** 5.4% - **Government Administration:** 4.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5% - **Telecommunications:** 2.7% - **Security and Investigations:** 2.7% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.7% - **Other:** 34.8% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to PlexTrac - 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[Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### PlexTrac No discussions available for this product. ### Tenable Vulnerability Management - Title: [What is your primary use case for Tenable Vulnerability Management, and how has it impacted your security posture?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-your-primary-use-case-for-tenable-vulnerability-management-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-security-posture) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hello, good morning! Well, our first impression was of the completely vulnerable and exposed environment. This was a view we didn't have before Tenable VM...." - Title: [What is Tenable.io used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tenable-io-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "vulnerability and security management." - Title: [What is tenable io?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tenable-io) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Tenable.io is user-friendly front end for Nessus scanners that provides a digestible view of all of the data the scanner is picking up. It allows you to..." - Title: [Please advice on best practices for utilizing API to tie to visualization dashboards such as Power BI, Qlick, or Tableau](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34558-please-advice-on-best-practices-for-utilizing-api-to-tie-to-visualization-dashboards-such-as-power-bi-qlick-or-tableau) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Table" ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/plextrac-vs-tenable-vulnerability-management-vs-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)