FreeEed
6.7#5 in ediscovery softwareFrom $500 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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Microsoft Defender for Business
7.5#1 in data security posture management softwareAndroidiOSAPImacOS
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| Fact | FreeEed | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The Enterprise plan offers custom integrations to connect to a document management system or case management system. | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. |
| Purpose | FreeEed is AI-powered eDiscovery software for searching, reviewing, summarizing, and understanding documents. | Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. |
| Support | The site offers a free demo request, and the Enterprise plan lists dedicated SLA-backed priority support. | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. |
FreeEed plans
- Community EditionFree
- FreeEed Professional$50 a month
- FreeEed Professional$500 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Pick FreeEed if…
FreeEed is aimed at legal review, enterprise search, and forensic investigation work involving document collections. The free edition may suit users needing search and OCR within its 1 GB limit.
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.