# Microsoft Defender for Business / Defender for Endpoint: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 1 categories by 2 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/microsoft-defender-for-business-defender-for-endpoint/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint protection | 0% | 27 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you already pay for M365 Business Premium or Enterprise licenses, using Defender is the most cost-effective option. However, it is a "Do-It-Yourself" platform" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Endpoint protection)
- "a strong alternative is Microsoft Defender for Business / Defender for Endpoint" (Perplexity Sonar, Endpoint protection)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.