Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 vs Plan 2
4 of 9 features differ. Differences are shown first, grouped by product area.
- Defender for Office 365 Plan 1
- Defender for Office 365 Plan 2
Prices are US list prices per user/month with an annual commitment, verified November 1, 2026. Sources: Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 (opens in a new tab).
Key differences
- 4 of 9 features differ, all in Threat protection (4).
- Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 costs $3.00 more per user/month than Defender for Office 365 Plan 1: $5.00 per user/month against $2.00 per user/month.
- Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 includes 4 features Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 does not, such as Attack simulation training.
- Every feature Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 includes is also included in Defender for Office 365 Plan 2.
- 4 included only in Defender for Office 365 Plan 2
- Included
- Included at that level
- Add-on
- Partial or announced
- Unclear in the sources; verify before buying
- Not included
| Feature | Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, $2.00 per user/month | Defender for Office 365 Plan 2, $5.00 per user/month |
|---|---|---|
| Threat protection, 4 differences | ||
| Attack simulation training | Not included | Included |
| Automated investigation and response (AIR) | Not included | Included |
| Campaign views | Not included | Included |
| Threat Explorer | Not included | Included |