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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Trend Micro Cloud App Security comparison

The compared Microsoft and Trend Micro solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #2 in EPP , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 9.9% mindshare in the category. Trend Micro is ranked #28 in AS , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trend Micro users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Defender for Endp...
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94% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Trend Micro Cloud App Security are leading contenders in endpoint and cloud security. While Defender has the advantage in system integration and cost-effectiveness, Trend Micro excels in specialized cloud application protection.

Features:Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integrates seamlessly within Windows, offering antivirus, malware protection, and cloud-based threat intelligence. Automated investigation and integration with Microsoft security enhance its appeal. Trend Micro Cloud App Security provides advanced protection for cloud applications like Microsoft 365, excelling in URL detection and phishing protection. Integration with the Vision One platform boosts network visibility and security.

Room for Improvement:Microsoft Defender for Endpoint could enhance ransomware and zero-day threat detection, optimize performance, improve integration with other Microsoft solutions, and develop more user-friendly dashboards. Trend Micro Cloud App Security might benefit from more flexibility in its DLP component and better integration with private cloud services. Users also suggest it evolves into a more comprehensive SASE solution.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is integrated with Windows for easy deployment but has mixed reviews regarding technical support response times. Trend Micro Cloud App Security is tailored for cloud environments, providing seamless integration with applications like Microsoft 365. Both offer similar technical support satisfaction levels, but Microsoft may benefit from its broader support infrastructure.

Pricing and ROI:Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers competitive pricing, especially when bundled with the Microsoft 365 E5 license, delivering cost savings and a good return on investment by eliminating the need for multiple third-party solutions. Trend Micro Cloud App Security is sometimes viewed as more expensive, though specialized cloud-based security features justify the investment for cloud-focused organizations.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Defender for Endp...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
198
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (2nd), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (3rd), Anti-Malware Tools (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (5th)
Trend Micro Cloud App Security
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (28th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Trend Micro Cloud App Security aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is designed for Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) and holds a mindshare of 9.9%, down 12.4% compared to last year.
Trend Micro Cloud App Security, on the other hand, focuses on Application Security Tools, holds 0.2% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint9.9%
CrowdStrike Falcon7.9%
HP Wolf Security6.3%
Other75.9%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trend Micro Cloud App Security0.2%
SonarQube Server (formerly SonarQube)20.5%
Checkmarx One10.4%
Other68.9%
Application Security Tools
 

Featured Reviews

NaySan @ Suraj Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Has effectively blocked sophisticated attacks and malicious activities while providing excellent support
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is very good, but one suggestion is that in some products, we may need to configure security-related settings, whereas Microsoft Defender for Endpoint works completely differently, providing automatic recommendations and actions that we may need to perform ourselves. Regarding the pricing of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, during the last three years, we set up the product and sold it, but we faced difficulties because Microsoft pricing is always the same. For example, whether I purchase Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for one year or for the next three years, the pricing remains constant with no discounts available. In contrast, competing products offer reduced pricing for long-term commitments, which makes it difficult for us in that environment. Microsoft should consider this option to remain competitive, but otherwise, everything else is fine.
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Murali Krishnan L - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly solution with good scalability
We use the solution to block phishing, spam, and impersonated emails The solution's feature for high-profile users' domains helps us detect impersonated emails. Also, its API-based features help in easy integration. The solution is easy to integrate and has the best feature for high-profile…
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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

"The comprehensiveness of Microsoft threat-protection products is great... Today, Microsoft Sentinel by itself is a leading Gartner SIEM tool. It has advantages over competitors because of the ability to integrate with Microsoft solutions and automate continuous monitoring of Microsoft AD and Office 365 data."
"The attack surface reduction rules are the most valuable. We're able to have unattended remediation actions when the solution works side by side with a local antivirus like Microsoft Defender or Kaspersky. The attack surface reduction rules help us to proactively block and stop threats."
"Stable endpoint manager, antivirus, and antimalware, with fast technical support and a straightforward setup."
"The most valuable features are that it's easy to use and the updates are very simple."
"It is quite stable. We have not had any cases, i.e., viruses, that would require a reboot, etc. We have never had a situation where we needed to reinstall the tools as a result of the Defender application or a feature being corrupt."
"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is extremely stable."
"It does not make Windows slow, as compared to all of the third part antiviruses."
"It is easy to use because it is already pre-installed in Windows 10. We don't have to do anything to configure it. You can also configure the firewall by using a group policy so that it can be easily adopted in an environment."
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"I find Trend Micro Cloud App Security useful for scanning our email boxes. We can scan them one by one, which is a good feature. It's not just gateway-level protection - we integrate the email system with it. They have special protection and parameters for phishing emails."
"It has more intelligence features than other vendors."
"Trend Micro has DLP features in it, which separates it from other solutions."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms."
"Trend Micro Cloud App is easy to use and easy to install."
"The solution is easy to integrate."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"Dependable with ease of integration with other security products."
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Cons

"We'd like the stability to be better."
"The integration and effectiveness of email security could be better. It's already built-in to the solution and checks emails, scans the links they contain etc."
"I would like to see fewer pop messages and alerts."
"Integration with third-party vendors could be better. It would be better if it integrates with other protection solutions or other products outside of Microsoft. Nowadays, anti-virus protection doesn't really have to be planned as overall protection for your environment in terms of security. There are really different avenues that bad actors can take to wreak havoc on your machine."
"I would like to see the next generation of the tool improved to work with other operating systems, like Linux."
"Its price could be better."
"On the Mac OS platform, there is no parity between Windows and Mac OS. The solution is very feature-rich and very well-integrated into Windows, and I guess baked into Windows 10 and Windows 11. Whereas, on the Mac OS platform, there is still some work there to give it a more feature-reach platform."
"The price, in general, could always be a little bit cheaper."
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"They should provide separate corporate-level licenses for two to three instances."
"The price of the solution could improve by being lower."
"In the next release, I would like to see the cost go down."
"Documentation could be improved; product cost is quite high."
"There is room for improvement in the DLP component of Trend Micro Cloud App Security."
"For improvements, I think it would be great if Trend Micro Cloud App Security could enhance their product to be a single SASE solution. It should be similar to competitors like Palo Alto."
"The solution's technical support services could be better."
"The granulation of the policy setup needs to be better. Right now, it is too basic."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is free. It is included in Windows 10."
"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable and fair."
"It is an expensive solution. It would be nice if it could be included with the Microsoft Office package."
"I do not have to purchase antivirus solutions anymore because Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is integrated into Windows and comes free."
"The price is fair for the features Microsoft delivers. If you want tailor-made features, you have to mix different licenses. It isn't straightforward."
"The product is free of charge and comes integrated into Windows."
"The pricing is competitive."
"Because Microsoft Defender comes as an add-on, it can be a bit expensive if you're trying to buying it separately. Another option is to upgrade, but the enterprise licenses for Microsoft can also be quite a bit pricey. Overall, the cost of Microsoft Defender compared to that of other endpoint detection solutions is slightly higher."
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"The product's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The pricing of the solution could be better."
"The solution's price is mid-ranged."
"The cost of the license is on the high side. It's a yearly subscription."
"The price of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is expensive for regular users. There are not any hidden fees. First-time users of the solution should purchase implementation packages or professional services."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Performing Arts
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business79
Midsize Enterprise34
Large Enterprise87
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

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...
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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...
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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 ...
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What do you like most about Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms.
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What needs improvement with Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
For improvements, I think it would be great if Trend Micro Cloud App Security could enhance their product to be a single SASE solution. It should be similar to competitors like Palo Alto. The solut...
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What is your primary use case for Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
We use the solution for cloud data protection, particularly for email and file-sharing systems. It integrates with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to scan mailboxes for spam, viruses, and phi...
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Also Known As

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

Advanced threat and data protection for Microsoft Office 365, Google G Suite, and cloud file-sharing services

Trend Micro
 

Sample Customers

Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, ClubCorp USA, Copa Airlines, Aava, Azra Solutions, BSN INET Co, Ltd, Carhartt
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