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Microsoft Defender vs Aura: catalog facts
Microsoft Defender	Aura
Paid Included with a paid Microsoft 365 subscription, with a free trial available.	Paid Subscription plans start at $10 per month, with a free trial and 60-day money-back…
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Manages security for several family members and devices from one dashboard Dark web monitoring for more than 60 types of personal information	Family plans covering several people $1 million identity theft coverage per adult member
Requires a Microsoft account and a Microsoft 365 subscription Closed source, with protection tied to Microsoft's cloud services	Paid subscription only after the trial Coverage and support are aimed at US residents
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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