Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Trend Micro ServerProtect comparison

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Trend Micro ServerProtect

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Endp...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

196

Ranking in other categories

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (2nd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (5th)

Trend Micro ServerProtect

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

44th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is 10.8%, down from 14.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro ServerProtect is 0.7%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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AnuragSrivastava

Information Security Engineering Lead at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Provides detailed visibility into threats but the ability to add exceptions needs improvement

One major item for improvement is the ability to add exceptions. We can add some exceptions, but not at the level we need to. The second major area for improvement involves enhanced capabilities for different operating systems or platforms. That is, even though we have coverage for different operating systems or platforms such as Linux, we don't get all of the controls and enhanced capabilities that are available with Windows devices. Reporting could also be improved because, at present, we get limited results at times. For example, in an environment with more than 100,000 devices, you may just get 10,000 results when you run a report.

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Syed Azimuddin

Senior Specialist - Security Solutions at Mannai

Realtime intelligent end-to-end detection and protection from malware in a highly versatile product

From a technical perspective, I think ServerProtect is one of the best security products on the market. It is a mature product that already has most features that any product of this type has. What can be improved is that the cost is very high. So I feel that the cost should be reduced, even if it is justified. One thing that I would like to see as an additional feature is just a custom sandbox within the solution itself. So instead of having to go and use an additional sandbox for testing, you could have a custom sandbox integrated directly into the solution.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It can reach our applications and PC activities in the cloud."

"The ransomware and malware protection is the most valuable feature."

"I like that it's easy to deploy because it already comes with Windows 10. Overall, it has all the features that we need. Easy to deploy, comes with updates, and comes with Windows updates. You don't have to really manage or update the signature."

"It is easy to install and use requiring little maintenance but applying updates."

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is scalable. Currently, we have 600,000 users in our organization."

"The most valuable features are that it's easy to use and the updates are very simple."

"The best part is that it is built into Windows, whether it is a server base or a desktop base, which gives more control over the operating system. Because Defender, the operating system, and the Office solution are by Microsoft, everything is working like hand-in-glove. Its administrative overhead is less because a desktop user has already got some experience of how to handle a Microsoft Defender notification or administer it."

"The performance of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has been a valuable feature."

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"The most valuable features are the anti-malware and antivirus capabilities."

"The initial setup is very straightforward."

"Performance is very good."

"The solution allows centralized administration"

"I use this solution for data blocking, software protection, and frame protection."

"Able to quarantine any malware."

"Technical support was perfect."

"Virtual Batching and the intelligent anti-malware components are valuable security tools."

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Cons

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint does not offer default templates for alerts, requiring us to configure everything ourselves to avoid numerous false positives."

"Defender could be more secure and stable."

"I wish they would extend the use of the Security Central portal, even for the free option of Defender. Because, as companies grow, it is labor intensive to manage the AV and detection part of it. For companies already subscribed to Office 365, I think this would be a good enhancement."

"The price, in general, could always be a little bit cheaper."

"The initial setup can be a bit complex."

"They should come up with pre-built inner workflows."

"The second major area for improvement involves enhanced capabilities for different operating systems or platforms. That is, even though we have coverage for different operating systems or platforms such as Linux, we don't get all of the controls and enhanced capabilities that are available with Windows devices."

"The solution could always be more secure."

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"One thing I have been facing is that some fake threats have appeared that even Trend Micro was not able to clear up. It couldn't tell you why these threats are happening, where they are coming from and what the costs are."

"There are a few areas of improvement. Despite its high performance, there are certain aspects related to the operating system that could be improved. Specifically, I find that the protection for certain actions requires more effort compared to other actions."

"Integration with different platforms could be an area for improvement in Trend Micro ServerProtect, e.g. it needs more integration. It could also be more secure and more stable. In the next release, this solution should also include more EDR visibility."

"The solution should provide features to block devices, specific IPs or URLs"

"Notifications are not very good with Trend Micro."

"Trend Micro is a little bit complicated when it comes to setting up special policies."

"We found that when we push Trend Micro from the console to our client's PCs, we need to manually restart the PC. I have 500 users and the manual input is time-consuming."

"The endpoint protection could always be stronger."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive product and licensing for all Microsoft products is a big issue."

"The nice thing about Defender and Sentinel is that the cost is based on the data logs that you ingest from the Defender endpoints and data connectors. I don't have to buy a 25- or 50- or 1,000-user or enterprise license. I can buy one license at a time."

"The cost is high, compared to other products in the market, if you look at it as a separate product. If you look at the cost where it is part of a bundle, the cost is okay."

"They are now doing it on an endpoint basis. It is based on the number of endpoints, which is good."

"Given our extensive Microsoft licensing, transitioning to Defender for Endpoint did not affect licensing costs."

"The price is higher than others because it is doing more than what the others are doing."

"Currently, for us, Windows Defender is free with the purchase of Windows Server. Pricing is an important point for us when we are looking at the competitors of this solution. If we choose to go with another vendor, we will have to pay some license fees."

"It came with Windows."

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"Pricewise, this product is okay."

"Pricing is based on the components you choose from the suite to run in your installation. Costs vary by the number of features and the number of servers."

"In terms of price, the solution is in the middle; it's neither the cheapest nor the most expensive. I rate it three out of five for cost."

"The product is available at a reasonable price"

"This product has an annual subscription, but also offers MSP options."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

24%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

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Questions from the Community

How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-ba...

Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

What do you like most about Trend Micro ServerProtect?

The initial setup is very straightforward.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro ServerProtect?

The product is available at a reasonable price. The product can probably be purchased for INR 800 per year.

What needs improvement with Trend Micro ServerProtect?

The solution should provide features to block devices, specific IPs or URLs.

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Also Known As

Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Trend Micro ServerProtect for Storage, ServerProtect, ServerProtect for Storage

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Overview

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

Microsoft

Trend Micro ServerProtect for Storage, powered by XGen security, leverages a blend of cross-generational threat protection techniques to safeguard a wide range of network attached storage systems by detecting and removing viruses and spyware in real time. This comprehensive storage security uses the industry-standard ICAP protocol to complement support for traditional RPC communication protocols. To simplify network protection for EMC, NetApp, and Hitachi Data Systems storage systems, ServerProtect for Storage provides automatic, incremental security updates and centralized management of servers via a web-based console.

Trend Micro

Sample Customers

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health

Siemens

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Trend Micro ServerProtect