Price checkPer seat
Standalone$3/user/moAdd-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2)$2/user/moIncluded (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud)Free
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Standalone

  • Agentless vulnerability scanning
  • Software inventory and discovery
  • Vulnerability detection and assessment
  • Risk-based prioritization
  • Threat and vulnerability management dashboard
  • Security recommendations and remediation tracking
  • Integration with Microsoft Intune for patch deployment
  • Compliance assessment and reporting
  • Coverage for Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile devices
  • Cloud workload vulnerability scanning (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Container vulnerability assessment
  • Microsoft threat intelligence integration
  • API access for automation
  • 90-day free trial available

Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2)

  • Everything in Standalone
  • Enhanced integration with Defender for Endpoint P2
  • Automated investigation and response
  • Attack surface reduction rules
  • Advanced threat hunting
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR) correlation
  • Cross-product security insights
  • Unified security operations in Microsoft 365 Defender
  • Integration with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
  • Custom detection rules
  • Priority support for P2 customers

Included (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud)

  • Defender Vulnerability Management capabilities included in:
  • Microsoft 365 E5 Security license
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 (basic capabilities)
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud (agentless for servers, containers)
  • No additional agent installation required
  • Native integration with existing Microsoft security tools
  • Unified security portal experience
  • Leverages existing licensing investment
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Your projected cost$75per month · $3/seat × 25seats
Year 1 license$90012 months at this rate
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List price by tier (annualized, per seat)

Per-seat list price across Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management's plans, annualized. Custom-priced tiers show a hatched bar.

Standalone$36/yr
Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2)$24/yr
Included (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud)Custom
Real-world benchmark

Buyers actually pay a median of $149/yr for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management contracts (Vendr deal flow, n=5). That's a contract total — the more seats, the more leverage to negotiate down.

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Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management costs Free to $3 per user/month as of August 2026, with 3 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Standalone at $3/user/month, Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2) at $2/user/month, and Included (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud) (free). The median contract is $149/year based on 5 verified purchases.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: Yes

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management offers 3 pricing tiers: Standalone, Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2), Included (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud). A free plan is available. Paid plans include Standalone at $3/per user/month, Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2) at $2/per user/month. The Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2) plan is organizations using microsoft defender for endpoint p2 seeking to enhance vulnerability management with seamless edr integration.

Compared to other vulnerability management software, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • Median contract: $149/yr from 5 purchases Thin data
  • 5 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • Contracts auto-renew — Must cancel before renewal date; cancellation after renewal date is not permitted per Microsoft policy
  • G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of Jul 2026)
Last verified: | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews

How much does Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management cost?

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management offers a free plan with 2 paid tiers from $2 to $3/user/month. Plans include Standalone at $3/user/month, Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2) at $2/user/month, Included (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud) (free).

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Pricing Overview

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management has 3 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $0 to $3/user/month. The Standalone plan costs $3/user/month, best for organizations new to microsoft defender or using defender for endpoint p1 or microsoft 365 e3 seeking comprehensive vulnerability management. The Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2) plan costs $2/user/month, best for organizations using microsoft defender for endpoint p2 seeking to enhance vulnerability management with seamless edr integration. The Included (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud) plan is free and is best for organizations already licensed for microsoft 365 e5 or defender for cloud seeking to leverage included vulnerability management capabilities.

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management contracts auto-renew.

The median Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management customer pays $149/year based on 5 verified purchases.

There are at least 5 documented hidden costs beyond Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in July 3, 2026 from 1 independent source.

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Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is a built-in, agentless vulnerability assessment solution integrated across the Microsoft Defender security platform. The service provides continuous asset discovery, software inventory, vulnerability detection, and risk-based prioritization without requiring additional agents or infrastructure. Defender Vulnerability Management leverages Microsoft's extensive threat intelligence and security graph to identify vulnerabilities across Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android devices, as well as cloud workloads, containers, and network devices. With seamless integration into Microsoft 365, Azure, and Intune, the platform enables organizations to discover, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities through unified security operations and automated workflows. Organizations benefit from simplified deployment, reduced tool sprawl, and comprehensive coverage across Microsoft and third-party applications.

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What Companies Actually Pay for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

The median Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management buyer pays $149/year based on 5 verified purchase transactions.

What companies actually pay $149/yr Median across 5 community cost mentions Thin data
Review scores
Trustpilot 1.04out of 5 (24)
G2 4.4out of 5 (34)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Jul 2026

Score gap reflects platform demographics — G2 surveys verified business users; Trustpilot is open to all, skewing toward support complaints.

Top pricing complaints
Poor and unresponsive customer support, often sending users in circlesAuto-renewal charges without prior notificationForced OS updates causing performance issues or system instabilityHidden feature limitations on paid subscriptions not disclosed before purchase
Source: Community cost mentions (Reddit, Hacker News) — aggregated from 5 distinct user reports. Indicative only — not contract-grade data.

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Year 1 Total Cost by Company Size

Real deployment costs including licenses, implementation, training, and admin — not just the sticker price.

Standalone — 100-seat team $300 Year 1 total
$3/user/month × 100 users
Total $300

Organizations without Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 purchasing Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management as a standalone product for 100 users.

Add-on — 100-seat team (existing Defender for Endpoint P2) $200 Year 1 total
$2/user/month × 100 users
Total $200

Organizations already licensed for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 adding vulnerability management capabilities at the reduced add-on rate for 100 users.

Included via Microsoft 365 E5 $0 Year 1 total
included in existing Microsoft 365 E5 or Defender for Cloud licensing
Total $0

Organizations with Microsoft 365 E5 or Defender for Cloud licenses that include Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management at no incremental cost.

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How Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Free $3/user/month
CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight Custom Custom
Qualys VMDR $596/user/month $6805/user/month
Rapid7 InsightVM $965/user/month $2025/user/month
Tenable Vulnerability Management $308/user/month $308/user/month
Tenable.io Custom Custom

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5 Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management has at least 5 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 5 hidden costs
  • Internal IT Staff Time
    medium 1 source
    industry "Add-on License: Available for $2 per user per month for existing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 users, providing premium vulnerability management capabilities."
  • Professional Services
    medium 1 source
    industry "Add-on License: Available for $2 per user per month for existing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 users, providing premium vulnerability management capabilities."
  • Training
    medium 1 source
    industry "MDVM is also part of broader suites like Microsoft 365 E5."
  • Unexpected Auto-Renewal Charges 5-15% of license costs
    medium 1 source
    Trustpilot "I was billed for over $100.00 for a service even though they did not notify me the program was up for renewal. Not only that…."
  • Hidden Feature Limitations on Paid Plans 5-10% of license costs
    medium 1 source
    Trustpilot "I subscribed to Microsoft Copilot Pro expecting full access to the image generation features, especially since the plan clearly states you receive 60 monthly credits."
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Intelligence sourced from 3 independent sources
industry Trustpilot Consumer reviews G2 B2B reviews
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Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Contract Terms

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management contracts auto-renew. Changes require Must cancel before renewal date; cancellation after renewal date is not permitted per Microsoft policy. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.

Contract Terms
Auto-Renewal Yes
Cancellation Notice Must cancel before renewal date; cancellation after renewal date is not permitted per Microsoft policy
Mid-Term Downgrade Not allowed
Based on 1 verified source

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Pricing FAQ

01 How much does Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management cost?

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02 Does Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management have a free tier?

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03 What are the main features of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management?

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04 Is Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management worth the price?

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