Microsoft Defender for Business
7.5#1 in data security posture management softwareAndroidiOSAPImacOS
VisitMicrosoft Defender for Business vs Vicarius vRx
Vicarius vRx
6.8#7 in vulnerability management softwareFrom $4 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | Vicarius vRx |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | New York, New York, United States |
| Integrations | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. | vRx can ingest findings from connected scanners and EDR platforms, and its orchestration can route recommended actions through vRx or a connected platform for approval. |
| Purpose | 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. | vRx consolidates vulnerability management with patch management, patchless protection, and a scripting engine to remediate vulnerabilities. |
| Support | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. | The Vicarius site links to a customer support portal. |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Vicarius vRx plans
- Basic$4 a month
- Essential$5 a month
- CustomPriced on request
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Vicarius vRx if…
It suits security leaders, vulnerability analysts, patch engineers, MSP and MSSP operators, and compliance leads who need vulnerability remediation workflows.