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Duo Network Gateway vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Duo Network Gateway provides a broad ZTNA access surface with identity, device, and audit controls. Its paid model and absence of listed site-to-site networking are important considerations for prospective buyers.
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Visit Microsoft Defender for Business The facts
| Duo Network Gateway | Microsoft Defender for Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Duo Premier: $9 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Duo Network Gateway | Microsoft Defender for Business |
| Website | duo.com | microsoft.com |
| Best place | #20 on zero trust network access software | #1 on insider threat management |
Duo Network Gateway: what it does well
- Includes SSO and SCIM
- Checks device posture
- Provides audit logs
- Supports web, desktop, Linux, self-hosted, and REST API access
- Offers advanced administrator controls
What to know first
- No free plan
- Duo Premier is billed monthly
- 30-day trial is the listed trial period
Microsoft Defender for Business: what it does well
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