Appaloosa vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Appaloosa
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| Figure | Appaloosa | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.49/mo | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Mobile Application Management Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Headquarters | Biarritz, France | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Android Enterprise, Samsung Knox, Apple Business Manager, TeamViewer, Microsoft Entra, Office 365, Google Workspace, Okta, SAML v2, Fastlane, Bitrise, Jenkins, Slack, and a REST API. | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. |
| Support | Enterprise includes priority support, a dedicated onboarding specialist, and four hours of admin-team training. | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. |
Plans
Microsoft Defender for Business
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a year
In their own words
Appaloosa
Appaloosa is a mobile device management platform for controlling iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices from one console. It addresses company-owned fleets, bring-your-own-device programs, frontline teams, and shared devices. Zero-touch enrollment works through Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Android zero-touch, Knox, and Windows enrollment. Administrators can distribute private and public applications, including silent installation on managed devices. Security settings include passcode policies, disk encryption, certificates, VPN configuration, security posture, and compliance controls. On macOS, Appaloosa can enforce FileVault and store its recovery key encrypted in the console for authorized profiles. Customer data is hosted in France on SecNumCloud-qualified infrastructure. Integrations include Apple Business Manager, Android Enterprise, Microsoft Entra, Office 365, Google Workspace, Okta, SAML v2, TeamViewer, development tools, Slack, and a REST API. Business costs €3.49 per device per month from 50 devices; Enterprise costs €5.49 per device per month from 100, with custom pricing above 500. A 14-day trial requires no credit card.
Microsoft Defender for Business
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