Cortado MDM vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Cortado MDM
cortado.comMicrosoft Defender for Business
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| Figure | Cortado MDM | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Mobile Device Management Software | 7.9 (#12) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Spec score · Mobile Application Management Software | 7.8 (#10) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Apple Business Manager, Managed Google Play, Samsung Knox, Microsoft Entra ID, and Google Workspace Connect; Entra ID and Google Workspace Connect are Enterprise features. | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. |
| Support | All plans include English- and German-language technical support; Enterprise adds prioritized ticket handling, business-day phone support, and a dedicated contact person. | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. |
Plans
Cortado MDM
- BasicPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProPriced on request
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
Cortado MDM
Cortado MDM is a cloud mobile-device-management service that centrally enrolls, configures and manages iOS and Android devices through an administration portal. Enrollment methods include QR code, Apple Business Manager, Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Android zero-touch, Android Enterprise and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment. Administrators can deploy and update apps, restrict devices to selected apps in kiosk mode, and distribute Exchange, Wi-Fi, VPN and other profiles to devices or groups. The console can remotely lock or wipe devices or work profiles; location is available only for fully managed devices. Integrations include Apple Business Manager, Managed Google Play, Samsung Knox, Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace Connect, with the latter two listed as Enterprise features. Basic, Pro and Enterprise plans have prices on request. Every subscription includes a 14-day trial without payment details. Monthly and annual billing are available, and annual contracts have reduced rates.
Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft Defender for Business has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.