# Microsoft Defender for Business Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Microsoft Defender for Business

4.4 (17)

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Last updated March 15th, 2026

# Reviews of Microsoft Defender for Business

Ease of use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
IT DIRECTOR  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Security with integration"

September 15, 2023

4.0

Its greatest functionality from my point of view is the ability to stop Ramsonware-type threats. It is highly recommended.

Pros

It has a high degree of security and integration with Windows platforms, in addition to a very complete administration console in its functions.

Cons

Report management could be more complete.

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CK

Cam K.  
Director of Youth Development  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Defender for Business defends its title as our best security software. "

December 15, 2025

4.0

It’s good. It does what it needs to do, and it doesn’t well. I do t worry about our systems being attacked at all. The only real complaint I have is with the difficulty of engaging some of the features. That said, there are plenty of features to be engaged. It also helps with the Microsoft programs we run. They play very well together.

Pros

It’s easy to integrate, it works in symphony with M365 and it works just as well, and in many ways better than Crowdstrike and the like. It has a ton of nice features regarding content filtering, and attack defense, and surface prevention.

Cons

Of all of the great features, it’s not super user friendly to navigate the interface to toggle all of these settings. It would be nice to train my IT assistants, but we spent a good bit on just the overly difficult UI.

Alternatives considered

[NordLayer](https://www.capterra.com/p/203059/NordLayer/)[SentinelOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/152564/Endpoint-Protection-Platform/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft Defender for Business

Cost Efficiency, user reviews, ease of deployment and the fact it’s Microsoft.

Switched from

[CrowdStrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/147662/CrowdStrike-Falcon/)

Cost, and ease of deployment. It was just a better option for us, and we are running Microsoft programs. They work well together, for obvious reasons.

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DS

Darren S.  
Product Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A Microsoft solution for Microsoft Windows devices."

December 28, 2025

3.0

Can be an economical plug and play solution if you have Windows devices on 365, once you master how to set it up for your environment.

Pros

Good integration with Microsoft 365. Good value for money as a 365 add on. One dashboard for all devices keeps things centralised. Endpoint threat protection works well.

Cons

Set up can be complex and difficult. Works well with Windows devices, but other operating systems can be challenging.

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SW

Steve W.  
I.T. Systems Administrator  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A Great Product For Incoming Threat Management"

January 6, 2025

5.0

We switched from Webroot, and it's been a great experience so far. Any issues have been handled by support quickly and with little issue. Integration and setup was quite simple comparitively to Webroot as well.

Pros

Absolutely amazing product that takes care of our incoming threat management with a great integration with our Office365 software.

Cons

Threat Mangement Incident Alerts are sometimes vague or require digging to figure out exactly who/what is affected.

Switched from

[OpenText Core Endpoint Protection​](https://www.capterra.com/p/166552/Webroot-SecureAnywhere-Endpoint-Protection/)

Webroot had issues for over a year that they were unable or unwilling to resolve so we had to give up and move to another product

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GW

Gifty W.  
owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft defender for business review"

February 25, 2023

4.0

Microsoft Defender has helped me from gifting away sensitive information or downloading malicious software. Microsoft Defender for Business affords safety against phishing assaults, which include e-mail protection and anti-phishing skills and helping me protect my business and vital information

Pros

I like Microsoft defender because of its comprehensive protection. Microsoft Defender for Business presents complete safety towards a number threats, which includes malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing assaults. I also like it for its real-time tracking. The solution provides real-time tracking of endpoints, network traffic, and user behavior, which allows to pick out potential threats and respond fast. lastly,Integration with different Microsoft merchandise. Microsoft Defender for Business integrates with different Microsoft merchandise, such as Microsoft 365 and Azure, that may assist agencies to streamline their security management.

Cons

I do not like the fact that it has limited cross-platform help. While Microsoft Defender for Business may be used on Windows, macOS, and Linux gadgets, the answer's competencies are confined on non-Windows structures.It also has limited customization options. Microsoft Defender for Business can be confined in terms of customization alternatives, that can make it tough to tailor the answer to the particular needs of an employer. lastly,Limited reporting abilities: Microsoft Defender for Business presents fundamental reporting abilities, but a few customers like myself have noted that those reviews may be difficult to customize and might not offer the level of detail wanted for greater in-depth evaluation.

Alternatives considered

[CrowdStrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/147662/CrowdStrike-Falcon/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft Defender for Business

Microsoft Defender for Business affords complete safety against a number of threats, which include malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks. This can assist businesses to minimize the danger of cyber attacks and guard touchy statistics. Falcon additionally affords comprehensive safety, however may additionally require extra modules or capabilities to gain the same level of protection.

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JP

Josh P.  
EDS/IT Manager  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good alternative if you are already a Microsoft 365 shop"

February 9, 2023

5.0

Very simple to use and seems effective. Not much to add, as we haven't had any issues.

Pros

Very easy deployment/purchasing - did not need a reseller, etc if you are alread in the 365 ecosystem

Cons

I feel uneasy with Microsoft solutions protecting Microsoft products, as the same people making the AV are also patching the software (if that makes sense)

Alternatives considered

[Intercept X Endpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/151731/Sophos-Endpoint-Protection/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft Defender for Business

Easier purchasing/licensing. Reddit seems to favor the MS solution as well.

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MS

Melissa S.  
Marketing Manager  
Import and Export  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great Security Management Tool"

November 5, 2025

5.0

its a great overall security management system with advanced features in threat protection and it integrates perfectly within the Microsoft eco system.

Pros

Most appreciate the centralised management, cost effectiveness and of course strong integration throughout Microsoft apps

Cons

it requires a deep learning curve as the management console and the overall navigation requires some practice especially for new users

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Carlota A.  
Comunity manager y analista de posicionamiento web  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Microsoft defender, el mejor antivirus que he probado hasta el momento."

February 20, 2023

5.0

Utilizo a diario Microsoft Defender for bussines y estoy bastante contenta con los resultados que me brinda.En nuestra empresa necesitamos un buen antivirus, ya que estamos diariamente en contacto con clientes que nos envian archivos a nuestros dispositivos y queriamos estar bien protegidos, desde que usamos Microsoft Defender for bussines, no hemos tenido ninguna infeccion en ningun dispositivo.

Pros

Una de las cosas que mas me gusta de Microsoft Defender son los pocos recursos que consumen, ya que otros antivirus ralentizan mucho el equipo.Otra cosa que me ha gustado mucho es que esta continuamente analizando los archivos con los que estamos trabajando, y esto hace que me sienta mas segura a la hora de estar trabajando con archivos que me envian por correo.

Cons

Como contra puedo poner que me resulta mas complicado de utilizar que otros antivirus.Me ha costado llegar a excluir una carpeta para que no la escanee el antivirus.

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Ivan S.  
Programador informatico  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Me siento protegido con Microsoft defender "

January 29, 2023

4.0

Mi experiencia general con Microsoft Defender es bastante correcta. Ademas su precio es parecido al de la competencia.

Pros

Lo que mas me ha gustado es que este software esta integrado con windows y no consume muchos recursosSu caracteristica mas importante es manternos protegidos ante cualquier amenaza, y lo hace realmente bien

Cons

Puede ser mas complicado de utilizar que otros antivirus del mercado

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GS

Gary S.  
Data Analyst  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft Defender for Business Review"

June 23, 2022

3.0

Pros

It works best on windows devices, not a resource greedy app if it's on windows.

Cons

A bit hard to configure compared to other software. Also not the best detection rate.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Consulente tecnico IT  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "tra gli av leader del momento"

February 24, 2023

5.0

Pros

il prodotto è in continua evoluzione, sempre più potente, sempre più integrato

Cons

la modalità di analisi tramite query kql (kusto) non è semplice per chi è alle prime armi

Alternatives considered

[Intercept X Endpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/151731/Sophos-Endpoint-Protection/)[SentinelOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/152564/Endpoint-Protection-Platform/)

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Ingeniero  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Buen programa para aumentar tu seguridad en línea "

February 21, 2023

4.0

Pros

Fácil instalación.Sistema de deteccion de malware en tiempo real.Herramientas de escaneo de programas. Detección de problemas en tiempo real.

Cons

El coste de instalación, si es a nivel de usuario, puede ser elevado.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
atencion cliente  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Un gran antivirus preinstalado para el usuario medio."

February 13, 2023

5.0

En conclusión es un buen antivirus para el usuario medio siempre y cuando se navegue con responsabilidad.Es útil para el análisis de archivos, carpetas siempre en segundo plano o para el análisis de otro periféricos como pen drive.A veces peca de lentitud en la apertura de archivos pero se compensa con el ahorro de la suscripción a otros antivirus.

Pros

Es un software básico pero ágil e útil.Continuamente está analizando carpetas que vayamos a abrir o archivos que queramos utilizar siempre en segundo plano, cosa que se agradece para no interferir en lo que estemos llevando a cabo en ese momento.Analiza las descargas en tiempo real y es compatible con la programación de análisis periódicos de nuestros archivos.

Cons

Por contra, las notificaciones de amenazas o de su neutralización son muy poco llamativas, tendras que estar pendiente de la barra de notificaciones.A veces también adolece de lentitud en la apertura de carpetas.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
tecnico superior en marketing  
Restaurants  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Una alternativa más que válida para los usuarios medios."

February 7, 2023

4.0

A grandes rasgos, este antivirus ofrece todo lo que necesita un usuario medio para la proteccion de su terminal, sin complicaciones, sin bajadas de rendimiento y tampoco sin molestias a la hora de trabajar con su ordenador...eso siempre que navegue con responsabilidad.para todo lo demas... algo mas grande

Pros

Ofrece una protección bastante contundente antes cualquier amenaza siempre trabajando en segunda plano para no interferir en las tareas.Tiene un alto rendimiento con un bajo gasto de CPU, por lo que no notarás que lo tienes instalada ni tampoco interferirá en la fluidez de las tareas que se estén realizando en ese momento

Cons

Como he dicho anteriormente, es una muy buena herramienta para un usuario medio que dedique a utilizar su ordenador para gestiones o búsquedas simples.Para aquellos usuarios que transiten por páginas dudosas o potencialmente peligrosas o utilicen programas de intercambio p2p se les quedará algo corto, para ello mejor optar por otro "mas potente"

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MG

Mentor G.  
Operatore Sociale  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Non entra in conflitto con il mio antivirus. "

February 9, 2023

5.0

Molto positiva, soprattutto in ambito aziendale.

Pros

Mi piace perche' in modo intelligente si dividono i "compiti" insieme al mio Avast antivirus. Uno si occupa di malware e l'altro si occupa del firewall. Uno monitora i file sospetti dai download mentre l'altro tiene d'occhio i siti web poco sicuri.

Cons

Non ne ho trovati. Gli aggiornamenti sembrano essere efficienti.

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LC

Lucía C.  
RRHH  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "El antivirus más económico"

March 29, 2023

5.0

Mi experiencia ha sido buena con este antivirus ya que a parte de ser más barato que muchos de los antivirus que he usado anteriormente, este me ofrece más seguridad y mejores resultados por lo que realmente estoy muy satisfecha con mi compra.

Pros

Lo que más me gusta de este antivirus es que es muy simple de instalar y usar, además es muy económico y no supone una gran complicación su instalación. Es una buena opción para la gente que está acostumbrada a usar los programas de Microsoft ya que es similar a otros.

Cons

Creo que es muy buen antivirus para la gente como yo que uso el ordenador para cosas sencillas, pero creo que para gente que usa el ordenador para gestiones más serias o complicadas, se queda corto y debería usar un software más potente.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
製造  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ＯＳと相性の良いセキュリティ"

February 14, 2023

5.0

Pros

ＷｉｎｄｏｗｓＯＳを使用しているのであれば、同社が開発しているのでＯＳとの相性が非常に良いです。動作が非常に軽く、作業の妨げになるようなことがありません。セキュリティも週１でスキャン、更新をしてくれるので安心して使用が可能です。

Cons

使用していて特によくないという点はありません。

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