Security & IT
Microsoft Defender for Business
From $3
Businesses already on Microsoft 365, especially Business Premium, and any team that wants EDR at a per-user price.
Quick overview
- Pricing
- $3/user/month, paid yearly
- Plans
- Standalone: $3.00 per user/month, paid yearly (annual subscription, auto-renews). Up to 300 users, up to 5 devices per user, no minimum. 10 users = $360/year; 25 users = $900/year. Included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22.00/user/month with Teams, $18.79 without, billed yearly), which also includes Intune Plan 1. Windows and Linux servers need the Defender for Business servers add-on (extra license). One-month free trial, credit card required.
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Key features
- Next-generation antivirus and attack surface reduction
- EDR with automatic attack disruption
- Automated investigation and remediation
- Vulnerability management
- Wizard setup and monthly security reports for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Pros
- Lowest price per user, five devices each
- EDR and automated remediation included
- Already in Microsoft 365 Business Premium
- Works with or without Intune
Cons
- Servers need a paid add-on
- No managed detection service in the plan
- Credit card needed for the trial
Sarah Chen