Microsoft Defender for Individuals vs Qualys TotalCloud
Microsoft Defender for Individuals
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| Figure | Microsoft Defender for Individuals | Qualys TotalCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Cloud Security Platforms | 8.5 (#5) | 8.1 (#10) |
| Integrations | The app can show the status of other antivirus protection, including Norton or McAfee, and works alongside built-in Windows Security or third-party antivirus software. | Supported TotalCloud integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Bamboo, Azure DevOps, VSCode, Jira, and ServiceNow. |
| Support | Users can get setup help from Microsoft Support or use the Help and Feedback menu in the Defender app. | Qualys subscriptions include 24/7/365 telephone and online customer and technical support, free training, and certification. |
Plans
Microsoft Defender for Individuals
- Microsoft 365 PersonalPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 FamilyPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 PremiumPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 Personal$99.99 a year
- Microsoft 365 Family$129.99 a year
- Microsoft 365 Premium$199.99 a year
Qualys TotalCloud
- 30-day free trialFree
- TotalCloud Free licenseFree
- Qualys Cloud Platform subscriptionPriced on request
In their own words
Microsoft Defender for Individuals
Microsoft Defender for Individuals is an app for individuals and families that helps protect identity, data and devices across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. A Microsoft 365 Personal, Family or Premium subscription is required, and each plan covers up to five devices per person. Defender provides antivirus and anti-phishing features on supported platforms, with protections differing by operating system, including ransomware protection. Its dashboard shows device security status, alerts, recommendations and up to 30 days of device activity history. Identity features include dark-web scanning and monitoring of more than 60 types of personal information, as well as 24/7 identity theft support and stated insurance coverage for restoration-related fees and lost-funds recovery. Identity and credit monitoring are limited to the United States and US territories; credit monitoring uses single-bureau Experian data. The app has no free plan, though a free trial is listed. Minimum requirements are Windows 10 version 19041 or later, macOS 11 or later, iOS 14 or later and Android 8.0 or later.
Qualys TotalCloud
Qualys TotalCloud is a cloud-native application protection platform for multi-cloud and container environments. It covers AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure through a single license, control plane, and TruRisk score. Its security domains include CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, CDR, Kubernetes and container security, IaC, SSPM, DSPM, and AI-SPM. TruRisk prioritizes verified, attackable exposures using exploitability, threat intelligence, asset criticality, and runtime context. FlexScan offers agentless, agent-based, network, and pipeline scanning. QFlow provides more than 300 automated playbooks and integrates with ServiceNow, Jira, SIEM, and SOAR platforms. Qualys says TotalCloud can assess cloud resources, including transient and ephemeral resources, in under 10 minutes. It also manages SaaS security posture for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Workspace. Pre-built policy frameworks include CIS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and NIST. A free license with limited API calls for control evaluation is listed; subscription pricing is available on request.