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# Compare NinjaOne vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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> Detailed comparison between NinjaOne and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | NinjaOne | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 298 | 17 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) | - |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### NinjaOne

MSPs of all sizes and internal IT teams in midsize to enterprise organizations.

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

DevOps and Security Operations (SecOps) teams&#10;Security engineering teams&#10;IT teams&#10;CISOs and CTOs&#10;Red, Blue, and Purple Teams&#10;CSIRT \&amp; forensic teams&#10;Microsoft 365 administrators

## Key features

### NinjaOne

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Security
- Automatic User/Device Recognition
- Behavioural Analytics
- Data Visualisation
- Endpoint Management
- Incident Management
- Monitoring
- Multi-Location Monitoring
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Analysis
- Service History
- Summary Reports
- Third-Party Integrations
- Vulnerability Scanning

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Behavioural Analytics
- Data Visualisation
- Endpoint Management
- Incident Management
- Monitoring
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Analysis
- Summary Reports
- Third-Party Integrations
- Vulnerability Scanning

## Links

- [View NinjaOne Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/165889/ninjaone)
- [View Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/219686/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/165889/219686/ninjaone/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)

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