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# Compare MailWasher vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365

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> Detailed comparison between MailWasher and Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | MailWasher | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 25 | 235 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 24.95 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Chat | - |
| **Training** | Not Offered | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### MailWasher

Email account holders, mail service providers, and email program users.

### Microsoft Defender for Office 365

DevOps and Security Operations (SecOps) teams&#10;Security engineering teams&#10;IT teams&#10;CISOs and CTOs&#10;Red, Blue, and Purple Teams&#10;CSIRT \&amp; forensic team&#10;Microsoft 365 administrators

## Key features

### MailWasher

- Activity Tracking
- Anti Spam
- Data Recovery
- Email Management
- Email Tracking
- Filtering
- Monitoring
- Spam Blocker
- Spam Detection
- Spam Quarantine
- Threat Response

### Microsoft Defender for Office 365

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Allow/Block List
- Anti Spam
- Data Loss Prevention Software
- Email Attachment Protection
- Email Filtering
- Email Routing
- Filtering
- Greylisting
- Microsoft Outlook Integration
- Spam Blocker
- Spam Detection
- Spam Quarantine
- Threat Response

## Links

- [View MailWasher Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/57748/mailwasher)
- [View Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/219685/microsoft-defender-for-office-365)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/57748/219685/mailwasher/vs/microsoft-defender-for-office-365)

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