Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Defender for Business lists at $3.00 per user per month and scores 77/100; GravityZone Business Security Premium at $88.00 per endpoint per year and scores 76/100.
Field by field
TEAL UNDERLINE = BETTER FOR AN SMB BUYER, PER ROW| FIELD | Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price at 10 seats | $88.00/endpoint/yr | $3.00/user/mo |
| Pricing model | per endpoint | per user |
| Minimum seats | 1 | 1 |
| Managed 24/7 response | Add-on | Not offered on this tier |
| AV-Test | 2025-12 · protection 6/6.0 | 2026-06 · protection 6/6.0 |
| AV-Comparatives | 2026-H1 · 99.8% · 4 FP | 2026-H1 · 98.8% · 0 FP |
| MITRE ATT&CK | 2024 · 100% coverageDATED | 2024 · 100% coverageDATED |
| Ransomware rollback | Included | Included |
| Identity threat detection | Not offered on this tier | Not offered on this tier |
| MSP multi-tenant console | Included | Included |
| Self-serve purchase | Yes — card checkout | Yes — card checkout |
| Free trial | Available | 30 days, no card |
| SMB Fit Score | 76 /100 | 77 /100 |
Verdict
The 9-point gap comes from price transparency & level: Microsoft scores 25/25 against Bitdefender’s 16/25. They differ on managed 24/7 response: Bitdefender offers managed 24/7 response as a paid add-on; Microsoft does not offer managed 24/7 response.
Which to pick
Lower normalised price: $7.33/endpoint/mo vs $3.00/user/mo
Higher SMB Fit Score: 76/100 vs 77/100
Higher SMB Fit Score: 76/100 vs 77/100
Frequently asked
What is the price difference between Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium and Microsoft Defender for Business?
Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium lists at $88.00/endpoint/yr; Microsoft Defender for Business at $3.00/user/mo.
Which product includes EDR?
Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium: Yes. Microsoft Defender for Business: Yes.
Which has better independent test results?
Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium: AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, MITRE ATT&CK. Microsoft Defender for Business: AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, MITRE ATT&CK.
What is the minimum number of endpoints for each product?
Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium: 1. Microsoft Defender for Business: 1.
Does either include managed detection and response (MDR)?
Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium: Available as a paid add-on. Microsoft Defender for Business: No.
What is the SMB Fit Score for each?
Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium: 76/100. Microsoft Defender for Business: 77/100. The score measures evidence-based fit for small businesses.