GLIMPS Email Security for M365 is a commercial email security platforms solution by GLIMPS. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a commercial email security platforms solution by Microsoft. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Teams running Microsoft 365
It is on the list because it is built into Microsoft 365, and many companies already own it through their license, so the buying question is often settled before you start. That makes it the natural first layer if you run Microsoft 365. Decide whether it covers your risk alone or needs a second product beside it, since it is built to work with other email security products.
From Best Email Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
AI-based email security for M365 with phishing, BEC & malware detection.
Email and collaboration security for Microsoft 365 environments
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
GLIMPS Email Security for M365 fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 fits if you want a cloud product.
Common questions when comparing GLIMPS Email Security for M365 vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365 for email security platforms.
GLIMPS Email Security for M365: AI-based email security for M365 with phishing, BEC & malware detection. Built by GLIMPS.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Email and collaboration security for Microsoft 365 environments. Built by Microsoft.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
GLIMPS Email Security for M365 is made by GLIMPS. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is made by Microsoft. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. GLIMPS Email Security for M365 and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 are both Email Security Platforms products, and both cover Microsoft 365. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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