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IronWall vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Both stand on antivirus software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
IronWall provides broad local malware scanning, ransomware monitoring, and resolver-level web blocking at no cost. Its Windows-only support, preview status, and lack of a kernel driver or cloud sandbox are important boundaries.
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Visit Microsoft Defender for Business The facts
| IronWall | Microsoft Defender for Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | IronWall | Microsoft Defender for Business |
| Website | ironwallcloud.com | microsoft.com |
| On antivirus software | #43 of 120 | #39 of 120 |
IronWall: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Local scanning keeps data on-device
- Real-time and anti-ransomware monitoring
- Daily signature updates and scheduled scans
- Encrypted quarantine storage
What to know first
- Windows 10/11 x64 only
- ARM64 is unsupported
- No kernel-mode driver or cloud sandbox
- Preview release described as brand-new
Microsoft Defender for Business: what it does well
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