Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a paid product. Starting price: $3 per user/month, paid yearly (Defender for Business).
PaidPrices last checked Nov 8, 2026
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint plans and prices
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing facts
3 of 3 verified- Starting price
- $3 per user/month, paid yearly (Defender for Business)
- Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Defender for Business Business Plans Previous Next Microsoft Defender for Business $3.00 user/month, paid yearly”
- Defender Suite plan
- $12 per user/month, paid yearly (needs Microsoft 365 E3)
- Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Microsoft Defender Suite $12.00 user/month, paid yearly (Annual subscription—auto renews) Requires: Microsoft 365 E3; or Office 365 E3 and Enterprise Mobility + Security E3.”
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium plan
- $22 per user/month, paid yearly
- Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Microsoft 365 Business Premium $22.00 user/month, paid yearly”
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint price history
We've tracked Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's prices since Nov 8, 2026 and re-check them against microsoft.com regularly. No price changes so far.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 CrowdStrike Falcon | Paid | $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually) | No |
 SentinelOne Singularity | Paid | $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete) | No |
| SoSophos Endpoint | Paid | — | No |
 Bitdefender GravityZone | Paid | — | No |
 Cortex XDR | Paid | — | No |
 ESET PROTECT | Paid | — | No |
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing: common questions
Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint free?
No, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a paid product.
How much does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cost?
Starting price: $3 per user/month, paid yearly (Defender for Business), according to microsoft.com (checked Nov 8, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.