FortiEDR vs Microsoft Defender for Business
FortiEDR
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| Figure | FortiEDR | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 4 |
| Spec score · Mobile Threat Defense Software | 6.7 (#15) | 8.4 (#5) |
| Spec score · Endpoint Protection Platforms | 6.6 (#20) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Spec score · Zero Trust Network Access Software | 6.7 (#31) | 8.5 (#13) |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 6.3 (#114) | 9.0 (#10) |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 6.2 (#92) | 8.1 (#43) |
| Integrations | FortiEDR integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric and third-party solutions for customizable response playbooks. | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. |
| Purpose | FortiEDR identifies and stops breaches in real time using a lightweight agent. | Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. |
| Ransomware protection | FortiEDR can prevent data exfiltration during an incident and roll back malicious changes. | Yes |
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
Microsoft Defender for Business
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