Microsoft Defender for Business vs Bitdefender Total Security

Microsoft Defender for Business9.4Visit Bitdefender Total Security9.2Visit

Higher score Microsoft Defender for Business #1 in Antivirus Software 9.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

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Bitdefender Total Security #3 in Antivirus Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bitdefender

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses needing managed endpoint security

• Bitdefender Total Security fits best

  Families wanting multi-device security

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Defender for Business 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Bitdefender Total Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Antivirus Software	#3 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Small businesses needing managed endpoint security	Families wanting multi-device security
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	$59.99/device/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · card required	30 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee	7 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Defender for Business 1/3 · Bitdefender Total Security 3/3
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Parental controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Password manager	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Protection scope	Complete security	Complete security
Device limit	5 devices	25 devices (best)
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Our review
Pros	EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations	Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls
Cons	The listed price requires annual billing Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user Server protection is available only as an add-on	There is no free plan The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day Parental controls require a Family plan
Our verdict	Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized organizations with up to 300 users. It combines next-generation antivirus with ransomware attack disruption, vulnerability management, attack… Read the review →	Bitdefender Total Security is a consumer security suite for Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, and iPhones or iPads. It combines real-time anti-malware protection with web attack prevention, anti-phishing, firewall and network threat… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Defender for Business — where it wins

  • EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation
  • Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices
  • Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed price requires annual billing
  • Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user
  • Server protection is available only as an add-on

• Bitdefender Total Security — where it wins

  • Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
  • Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing
  • Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day
  • Parental controls require a Family plan

• Microsoft Defender for Business9.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused endpoint security subscription with EDR and centralized controls for small businesses.

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• Bitdefender Total Security9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad security suite for families protecting PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets.

  Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →