Microsoft Defender for Business vs Windows Security
Microsoft Defender for Business
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| Figure | Microsoft Defender for Business | Windows Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.0 (#10) | 7.4 (#82) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Purpose | 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. | Windows Security is built into Windows to help protect devices and data from threats. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | Windows 10,Windows 11 |
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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Windows Security
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