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.

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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.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs. Trend Micro Cloud App Security Report (Updated: July 2024).

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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

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
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	9.9%
CrowdStrike Falcon	7.9%
HP Wolf Security	6.3%
Other	75.9%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Trend Micro Cloud App Security	0.2%
SonarQube Server (formerly SonarQube)	20.5%
Checkmarx One	10.4%
Other	68.9%

Application Security Tools

Featured Reviews

NaySan @ Suraj Verma

Solution Consultant at BIM Group of Companies

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

Technical Manager (SOC Operations) at Novac Technology Solutions

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

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is free and part of the licensing stack of other Microsoft products."

"Auto-remediation: When the product sees malware, it resolves the issue immediately. This protects the machine."

"It captures data through machine learning, which is built-in on the back-end. It also provides built-in analytics and a threat intelligence feature. It is a one-stop solution that doesn't require an antivirus because it comes prebuilt into Windows 10."

"There are some competitive products on the market, but the best is Microsoft Defender because it's very easy to integrate. That's one reason a lot of clients want Microsoft Defender. It's also very easy to implement compared to other solutions."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is its ability to bring together all the data, providing more information than just antivirus hits."

"It's very easy to scale because it comes built-in with Windows 10, and you just need to enable it. This can be done on scale using group policies or through Endpoint Manager on cloud or Intune."

"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."

"This solution definitely increases our security posture. When you are reviewing your existing fleet or endpoints and based on the configuration that you put out of your Defender for Endpoint, you then receive a security score from Microsoft. Depending on what rules you have configured, what policies you have deployed, and what attack surface reduction rules that you have set up and deployed, it is almost gamifying information security in the sense that you are always trying to achieve a higher score. The more hardening you perform on your endpoints, the better score you receive. This generally tends to give you a better peace of mind, but also makes you secure at the same time."

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"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"Trend Micro has DLP features in it, which separates it from other solutions."

"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."

"Trend Micro Cloud App is easy to use and easy to install."

"Our business emails are very important and Trend Micro Cloud App Security has provided a high level of protection. Additionally, there are updating the solution frequently."

"Dependable with ease of integration with other security products."

"The solution is easy to integrate."

"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms."

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Cons

"We need better support to learn about the product. Documentation is available, but we need some kind of training program so that we can get a better understanding of the product."

"In terms of improvements for their technical support, a focus on enhancing response times could be beneficial."

"I would like MDE to have the ability to isolate a certain amount of time on the timeline."

"I had some cases a while back and told an agent my issue. When I called the next day, I had to explain everything again to a different person, so I found it annoying to repeat myself all over."

"I would like to see the next generation of the tool improved to work with other operating systems, like Linux."

"Integrating this with third-party systems has some complexity involved."

"The log searches for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are pretty difficult to navigate. It needs a better UI or more intuitive search and filter mechanisms to make it easy to get through and filter through all the data logs."

"It would be nice to have a paid upgrade that would provide additional screening of the day-to-day activities."

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"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."

"It would be great if Trend Mail Cloud App Security would be joined with a web security solution, making it a multiple-network solution."

"The price of the solution could improve by being lower."

"The solution's technical support services could be better."

"There is room for improvement in the DLP component of Trend Micro Cloud App Security."

"They should provide separate corporate-level licenses for two to three instances."

"Documentation could be improved; product cost is quite high."

"The granulation of the policy setup needs to be better. Right now, it is too basic."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is part of an enterprise license we have."

"We went for Microsoft Defender once we were informed that it would be part of our Office 365 package. So, we combined the licensing for the OS with Office 365. Yeah. We thought it was a good bargain."

"It is an expensive solution. It would be nice if it could be included with the Microsoft Office package."

"The solution comes free with Microsoft Windows 10."

"There is no license needed, the solution comes with Microsoft Windows."

"The pricing is competitive."

"I do not have to purchase antivirus solutions anymore because Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is integrated into Windows and comes free."

"I got it with the Microsoft Windows license."

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"The product's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors."

"The cost of the license is on the high side. It's a yearly subscription."

"The pricing of the solution could be better."

"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."

"The solution's price is mid-ranged."

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Computer Software Company

13%

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Financial Services Firm

Performing Arts

14%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	79
Midsize Enterprise	34
Large Enterprise	87

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

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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

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