Microsoft Defender for Business vs SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
Microsoft Defender for Business
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| Figure | Microsoft Defender for Business | SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Secure Web Gateway Software | 8.4 (#3) | 7.9 (#7) |
| Spec score · Zero Trust Network Access Software | 8.5 (#13) | 8.0 (#18) |
| Spec score · Zero Trust Architecture Software | 8.5 (#6) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 8.1 (#43) | 8.5 (#25) |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | macOS,Windows,Linux,iOS/iPadOS,Android,Chromebook |
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
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
- Secure Internet Access (SIA) AdvancedPriced on request
- Secure Internet Access (SIA) BasicPriced on request
- Secure Private Access (SPA) AdvancedPriced on request
- Secure Private Access (SPA) BasicPriced on request
In their own words
Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft Defender for Business has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge combines zero-trust access to private resources with internet security controls. Secure Private Access Basic provides VPN-style network access, while SPA Advanced applies zero-trust access to individually named resources. Secure Internet Access Basic offers compliance-focused filtering; SIA Advanced adds security-focused filtering, URL controls, and malware-download protection. Private resources can use SonicWall-hosted Global Edge or a self-hosted Private Edge, with a Gen 7 or later SonicWall firewall acting as a Connector. The product includes SSO, SCIM, device posture, audit logs, site-to-site networking, and advanced administrator control. Identity guides cover Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, Duo, OneLogin, JumpCloud, and SAML providers. Device-trust integrations include CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Capture Client. It supports macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android, and Chromebook, with API automation. Pricing is on request; a 30-day trial supports 25 users.