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Defender for Identity

On-prem AD threat detection — lateral movement, compromised credentials

Organizations on E3 with on-prem Active Directory needing identity threat detection

Included
1 features
Users
Unlimited
Storage
N/A
$5.50
/user/month (annual)
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Features included
1
Ready out-of-the-box
Not included
0
Available as add-ons
Categories
1
Apps · Email · Security…
10 users
$55
per month
100 users
$550
per month

Tier comparison

Where Defender Identity sits in the addon family

Cheaper tier
Defender Endpoint P2
$5.20/user/mo
Save $0.30/user/mo
Enterprise EDR, threat hunting, automated investigation
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Defender Identity
$5.50/user/mo
1 features · Unlimited users
On-prem AD threat detection — lateral movement, compromised credentials
Step up
Entra Governance
$7.00/user/mo
+$1.50/user/mo for these:
  • +Entra ID Governance
  • +Access Reviews

Available add-ons

Extend Defender Identity with these add-ons

Each add-on stacks on top of your base plan. Pricing is per user/month.

30 compatible
Add-on
Teams Phone Standard
$8.00
/user/mo

Cloud PBX add-on — make/receive PSTN calls via Teams

  • Teams Phone System
  • Auto Attendant
  • Call Queues
Add-on
Teams Phone + Calling
$15.00
/user/mo

Cloud PBX + domestic calling plan bundle

  • Teams Phone System
  • Calling Plans
  • Auto Attendant
Add-on
M365 Copilot
$30.00
/user/mo

AI assistant in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Copilot in Word
  • Copilot in Excel
Add-on
Defender Endpoint P2
$5.20
/user/mo

Enterprise EDR, threat hunting, automated investigation

  • Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
  • Defender for Business (EDR)
  • Threat Analytics
Add-on
Defender Office P2
$5.00
/user/mo

Advanced email threat protection — attack simulation, automated remediation

  • Defender for Office 365 Plan 2
  • Attack Simulation Training
  • Automated Investigation & Remediation
Add-on
Entra ID P2
$9.00
/user/mo

Identity Protection, PIM, risk-based conditional access

  • Microsoft Entra ID P2
  • Identity Protection (Risk-based)
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Add-on
Intune Suite
$10.00
/user/mo

Advanced endpoint management — Remote Help, EPM, Cloud PKI, EAM

  • Microsoft Intune Plan 2
  • Intune Endpoint Privilege Management
  • Intune Enterprise App Management
Add-on
Purview Compliance
$12.00
/user/mo

eDiscovery Premium, Insider Risk, Communication Compliance, Customer Key

  • Purview eDiscovery (Premium)
  • Purview Insider Risk Management
  • Purview Communication Compliance
Add-on
Viva Suite
$12.00
/user/mo

Employee experience — Connections, Goals, Insights, Learning, Pulse, Amplify

  • Viva Connections
  • Viva Goals
  • Viva Insights
Browse all 30 compatible add-ons →

Feature Map

What you get with Defender Identity

1 included · 0 not included. Click any category to jump.

Security & Threat Protection · 1/1

Licensing & eligibility

Buying & licensing

Buying rules and eligibility requirements specific to Defender Identity.

Commitment
Annual commitment, billed monthly is the listed rate. Month-to-month is ~20% higher.
Trial
30-day free trial — credit card required.
Volume discounts
Available through CSP partners at 250+ seats.

Full feature list — Defender Identity

FeatureStatusDetails
Security & Threat Protection (1/1)
Defender for Identity
Detect advanced threats from on-prem Active Directory signals
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Ready to deploy? Our Microsoft 365 migration services include license provisioning, policy setup, and full data migration from any source platform. Check the licensing guide for detailed add-on prerequisites.

Cost Calculator

Defender Identity pricing calculator

UsersMonthly CostAnnual Cost
5 users$28$330
10 users$55$660
25 users$138$1650
50 users$275$3300
100 users$550$6600
150 users$825$9900
200 users$1100$13200
300 users$1650$19800
500 users$2750$33000
1000 users$5500$66000

Compare Defender Identity vs Alternatives

Business Standard

Desktop apps + email + Teams + webinars
$12.50/mo+$7.00
46 features included

M365 E3

Enterprise productivity + security + Windows + device management
$36.00/mo+$30.50
61 features included

M365 E5

The most comprehensive plan — advanced security, compliance, analytics, voice
$57.00/mo+$51.50
86 features included
Full side-by-side comparison →

FAQ

Questions about Defender Identity

What is Defender for Identity?+
On-prem AD threat detection — lateral movement, compromised credentials Organizations on E3 with on-prem Active Directory needing identity threat detection It's priced at $5.50/user/month on an annual commitment and has no user limit.
What's the difference between Defender Identity and Entra Governance?+
Entra Governance is $1.50/user/month more ($7.00 vs $5.50). The step up adds Entra ID Governance, Access Reviews and more. Pick Defender Identity if you don't need those features for every user.
Should I downgrade to Defender Endpoint P2 to save money?+
Defender Endpoint P2 saves $0.30/user/month but drops Defender for Identity. If your team doesn't actively use those features today, the downgrade is worth considering. We can audit your current usage before you decide.
Is there a free trial of Defender Identity?+
Yes — Microsoft offers a 30-day free trial. A credit card is required to activate. Trial data converts to the paid subscription if you continue, so nothing is lost.
Can I mix Defender Identity with other Microsoft 365 plans in the same tenant?+
Yes — Microsoft fully supports mixed licensing. Most cost-optimized tenants have a mix: executives on E5, knowledge workers on E3 or Business Premium, frontline staff on F3. Our license calculator can model your blend.

What is Defender for Identity?

Defender for Identity is a addon Microsoft 365 subscription plan priced at $5.5/user/month (annual commitment). It supports unlimited users and includes N/A of cloud storage per user.

Best for: Organizations on E3 with on-prem Active Directory needing identity threat detection

This plan includes 1 features across 1 categories including Security & Threat Protection.

Free trial: Defender Identity offers a 30-day free trial (credit card required).

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Microsoft Direct Price
$5.50
/user/month (annual commitment)
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$5.22
/user/month — save $0.28/user/month
Free migration included
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