Microsoft Defender for Business vs Check Point Harmony Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Business9.1Visit Check Point Harmony Endpoint9.0Visit

Higher score Microsoft Defender for Business #3 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit site

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Check Point Harmony Endpoint #4 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Check Point

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses wanting strong value

• Check Point Harmony Endpoint fits best

  Organizations needing comprehensive controls

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Defender for Business 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Check Point Harmony Endpoint 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Endpoint Protection Platforms	#4 in Endpoint Protection Platforms
Best for	Small businesses wanting strong value	Organizations needing comprehensive controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Defender for Business 0/5 · Check Point Harmony Endpoint 5/5
Behavioral protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Exploit blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Central management console	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Device control	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Server protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices Combines EDR, ransomware disruption, and automated remediation Integrates with Intune, SIEM, RMM, and PSA tools	Covers Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile environments Combines EDR, anti-ransomware, encryption and patch management Integrates with Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro and Azure Active Directory
Cons	Annual billing applies to the $3 per user monthly price The plan supports up to 300 users and five devices per user Server protection is an optional add-on	Pricing requires contacting sales or a partner Its broad control set may exceed basic malware-protection needs Management spans multiple security and compliance functions
Our verdict	Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized organizations with up to 300 users. It protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices through next-generation antivirus, vulnerability… Read the review →	Check Point Harmony Endpoint, now referred to by Check Point as Check Point Endpoint Security, protects organizational laptops, desktops, servers and other endpoints. It is aimed at enterprises, governments, service providers, and small… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Defender for Business — where it wins

  • Covers Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices
  • Combines EDR, ransomware disruption, and automated remediation
  • Integrates with Intune, SIEM, RMM, and PSA tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual billing applies to the $3 per user monthly price
  • The plan supports up to 300 users and five devices per user
  • Server protection is an optional add-on

• Check Point Harmony Endpoint — where it wins

  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile environments
  • Combines EDR, anti-ransomware, encryption and patch management
  • Integrates with Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro and Azure Active Directory

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales or a partner
  • Its broad control set may exceed basic malware-protection needs
  • Management spans multiple security and compliance functions

• Microsoft Defender for Business9.1/10 · 30-day trial

  Broad device coverage, EDR, and Microsoft integrations at $3 per user monthly.

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• Check Point Harmony Endpoint9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad endpoint security suite for organizations needing prevention, detection and policy control.

  Visit Check PointFull verdict →