--- title: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews meta\_title: 'Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 312 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 312 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Endpoint Protection url: https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection --- # Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint but has limited features. Are you part of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a complete endpoint security solution that delivers preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. With Defender for Endpoint, you have: Agentless, cloud powered - No additional deployment or infrastructure. No delays or update compatibility issues. Always up to date. Unparalleled optics - Built on the industry’s deepest insight into Windows threats and shared signals across devices, identities, and information. Automated security - Take your security to a new level by going from alert to remediation in minutes—at scale. * * * Seller [Microsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microsoft) Discussions [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Community](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Natalia Godyla Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 3 months ### Return on Investment 16 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![ESET PROTECT](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ESET PROTECT") ESET PROTECT 4.6/5(1,003) ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) [ ![Sophos Endpoint](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sophos Endpoint") Sophos Endpoint 4.7/5(837) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) [ ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform") CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform 4.6/5(441) ](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 312 real user reviews. Implementation Time 3 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Integrations (5) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. 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SOC Analyst Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/14/2026 "Reliable, low maintenance endpoint security that just works." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint seamlessly fits into Microsoft ecosystem, it just works well without needing much extra setup. The UI is clean enough once you get used to it, and performance has been solid with no noticeable impact on devices. The threat detection is actually useful, not overly noisy, and the built-in intelligence helps catch things early. It also feels worth the cost if you are already using Microsoft tools, since everything is integrated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Initial setup and configuration can feel a bit complex, especially if you are new to Microsoft ecosystem. The interface, while clean, isn't aways intuitive, so finding specific settings or detailed reports can take some time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? It proactively detects and respond to security threats across devices without needing multiple separate tools. It gives better visibility into potential risk and unusual behaviour, which helps us act quickly before issue escalate. The biggest benefit has been saving time on manual monitoring and reducing the chances of missing critical threats, making out overall security management much more efficient and relible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 4/23/2026 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Manufacturing") AM Verified User in Manufacturing Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6/19/2026 "Deep Microsoft Ecosystem Integration with Powerful Automated Investigation" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? What I like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is the depth of integration with the Microsoft security ecosystem. It gives strong visibility across endpoints, ties alerts into Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, and makes investigation much easier by correlating device, user, identity, and email-related signals. The automated investigation and response features are also valuable because they help reduce manual triage effort and speed up containment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? What I dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is that it can be complex to configure and tune properly, especially in larger or more mature environments. Some alerts can require careful suppression or tuning to avoid noise, and the portal experience can feel fragmented because related information is sometimes spread across multiple Microsoft security areas. Reporting and advanced hunting are powerful, but they can take time to learn and use effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint helps solve the problem of limited endpoint visibility, inconsistent threat detection, and slow manual investigation. It gives us centralised insight into device health, vulnerabilities, suspicious activity, and active threats across the estate. The main benefit is that it improves our ability to detect, investigate, and respond to endpoint-based attacks quickly. Features such as automated investigation and response, device isolation, vulnerability management, and integration with Defender XDR help reduce triage time, prioritise risk, and strengthen our overall security posture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic SK Sandip K. Security Analyst Computer & Network Security Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/9/2026 "Easy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Agent Deployment Across Our Environment" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? We can easily deploy the microsoft defender for endpoints agent throughout the environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Sometimes it shows non complient devices with irrelevant issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? we can track the endpoints and also we can easily configure firewalls and we can easily deploy updates and applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Nic K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nic K.") NK Nic K. Managing Director Consulting Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/7/2026 "Reliable Security with Room for Improvement" 4/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? I like the simplicity of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, its low overhead, and its reliability. It's easy to deploy and provides fundamental security for endpoints. It does a majority of what I need in a simple, lightweight manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? I think they need to reduce its footprint, efficiency, and speed. It's already pretty good, but there is room for improving efficiency. It would be good to see it bundled with other things and having a lightweight version built in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to manage and secure client devices, providing fundamental endpoint security. It's simple, lightweight, and easy to deploy, meeting the majority of my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Financial Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Financial Services") AF Verified User in Financial Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/2/2026 "Room to Improve" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? What I like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is its strong integration with the Microsoft ecosystem and its visibility. It provides actionable insights through real-time threat detection, advanced investigation, and automated response capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? In more complex environments, advanced configuration and troubleshooting is less intuitive and certain features require navigating multiple portals or having deep Microsoft expertise to use effectively. The real issue is knowing where to go to create a policy. Between Entra, Intune, Defender, and Perview, I have a hard time knowing where to go or how to keep track of my policies. Most significantly though, I've seen way to many tests/comparisons on how Defender performs on Zero Day or viruses and I'm not sure if they are bias or not but Microsoft does not fair well in blocking these attacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? We currently use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint primarily as a secondary EDR. While it is included with our E3 licensing, it is not our primary tool for attack prevention. For network-level protection and stronger confidence in blocking advanced threats, we rely on additional third-party EDR solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/4/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic Review from User Profile ![Muhammad A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Muhammad A.") MA Muhammad A. Sr. System Administrator Non-Profit Organization Management Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/29/2026 "Deep Microsoft 365/Azure Integration with In-Depth Telemetry and Automated Response" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? We like that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is tightly integrated with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Defender XDR. For organizations already running a suite of Microsoft cloud products, it delivers in-depth telemetry, supports automated response, and enables a more unified investigation experience across the environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Detection quality on macOS and Linux is improving, but it still lags behind Windows. Also, some of the more advanced response capabilities require E5 licensing, which can be a limitation depending on your setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? We mainly use it for real-time protection. It also supports our security operations, infrastructure team, and leadership by incorporating relevant insights from our internal environment, which helps us stay aligned with what’s happening across the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Organic ![Naresh C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Naresh C.") NC Naresh C. Sr Network Administrator 11/20/2025 "Unified Protection, Limited Integration" 4/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? I appreciate the deep integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with the Microsoft ecosystem. This integration enhances its automated response capabilities, which is invaluable in providing a comprehensive defense strategy. The solution effectively correlates signals across various services such as endpoints, identities, cloud applications, and email. This unified signal sharing system ensures prompt detection and action, such as instantly connecting the dots when a phishing email detected in Outlook is associated with lateral movement attempts on an endpoint. Moreover, the initial setup of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint was smooth and posed no specific challenges, which makes the onboarding process efficient and hassle-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? I find challenges with third-party integration on non-Microsoft platforms. Additionally, the licensing complexity and limitations in centralized management are areas that I believe need improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? Microsoft Defender for Endpoint blocks basic threats, unidentified applications, and vulnerabilities while integrating deeply with the Microsoft ecosystem to automate responses and correlate signals across multiple platforms for a robust defense. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite SB Shivam B. Global Administrator Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/15/2026 "Microsoft Endpoint Security Management - Honest review" 4/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Endpoint security has become easier to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Complex to set up. Requires expert help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? Non compliance devices easily identified. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite AN Aarti N. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/10/2025 "Effortless Management and Robust Threat Protection" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? It's easy to manage across our organization, it offers strong protection against malware and cyber threats with advanced threat detection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? The setup and configuration can be complex, especially for new users. Otherwise it's all good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? It helps us detect and respond to security threats quickly, reducing risk and improving compliance. It also simplifies endpoint protection by centralizing security management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Thank You page ![Waqas F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Waqas F.") WF Waqas F. Sales Specialist - Microsoft D365/Business Central Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/30/2025 "Microsoft Defender - Most preferred for Endpoint users" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? It comes built-in with your Microsoft Windows OS so no need for additional program installation. Not only that, is has also become one of the most preferred endpoint for the users as it detects the threats very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Too many notifications which makes it dislikable and also if you are using any linux based system you will not able to configure it with full support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solving and how is that benefiting you? Detecting threats and phishing. Not too expensive and comes with all the features free of cost which other endpoint products has. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/discussions/new) CV Carlos Vargas • Last activity 3 months ago can i use this for my video games? 1 Upvote 2 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) PQ Parvez Qureshi • Last activity over 5 years ago when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it. 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 3 months ### Return on Investment 16 months ### Average Discount 13% [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/pricing) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_dae0031c2ae3821616be108bd707a35f/sophos-endpoint.png "Product Avatar Image") Sophos Endpoint 4.7/5(837) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-sophos-endpoint) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_5292562d6a2cb01ab3d34a4e57a3225a/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint.png "Product Avatar Image") SentinelOne Singularity... 4.7/5(211) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-sentinelone-singularity-endpoint) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_cbd3fb3d7b519da99e67a6ef0172fadf/tenable-vulnerability-management.png "Product Avatar Image") Tenable Vulnerability... 4.5/5(125) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-tenable-vulnerability-management) ##### ##### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Features Administration Compliance Web Control Application Control Functionality System Isolation Firewall Endpoint Intelligence Analysis Automated Remediation Incident Reports Behavioral Analysis Generative AI AI Text Generation AI Text Summarization [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)[Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr)[Antivirus](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) ##### Explore More [Which platforms integrate payment gateways and CRM systems for real-time financial fraud prevention software data syncing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-platforms-integrate-payment-gateways-and-crm-systems-for-real-time-financial-fraud-prevention-software-data-syncing)[Recommendations for PRM software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/seeking-recommendations-for-prm-software-beyond-the-usual-suspects)[What are the best home care agency management platforms for scheduling caregivers and managing patient visits efficiently?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-home-care-agency-management-platforms-for-scheduling-caregivers-and-managing-patient-visits-efficiently) [Which AR content management systems are most trusted by interior designers based on user reviews?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-ar-content-management-systems-are-most-trusted-by-interior-designers-based-on-user-reviews)[Which corporate volunteering platforms give employees the easiest way to discover local volunteering opportunities near their home rather than just company-organized events?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-corporate-volunteering-platforms-give-employees-the-easiest-way-to-discover-local-volunteering-opportunities-near-their-home-rather-than-just-company-organized-events)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)