Is Windows Defender free? Yes. Windows Defender is automatically installed for free on all PCs that have Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.

How much does Windows Defender cost?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers a free trial and several different pricing plans from $10 per user per month up to $57 per user per month. For more information, visit

Do you have to pay for Windows Defender?

Microsoft Defender Antivirus, formerly known as Windows Defender, is an antivirus protection program that’s included with Windows 10. Unlike other antivirus programs like McAfee, Microsoft Defender is free and doesn’t require any additional installation.