# Carbon Black Cloud vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison

| | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 39 | 310 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Carbon Black Cloud

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Protection (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Agent Removal Issues (1 reviews)
- Compatibility Issues (1 reviews)

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (20 reviews)
- Threat Detection (18 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (8 reviews)
- Complexity (8 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 8.6 (156 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 8.5 (239 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (32 reviews) | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Carbon Black Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbon Black Cloud** | 8.3/10 | 10 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbon Black Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Detection &amp; Response

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence &amp; Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbon Black Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Detection &amp; Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbon Black Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection &amp; Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbon Black Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbon Black Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Detection &amp; Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr)

**Unique to Carbon Black Cloud (1):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Carbon Black Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.5% | 27.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.9% | 34.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 31.6% | 38.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Carbon Black Cloud

- **Financial Services:** 13.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.9%
- **Construction:** 7.9%
- **Retail:** 5.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.3%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.3%
- **Investment Management:** 5.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.3%
- **Banking:** 2.6%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 39.5%

#### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 14.1%
- **Financial Services:** 6.0%
- **Computer Software:** 6.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.3%
- **Banking:** 2.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.7%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 36.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Carbon Black Cloud

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1097 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-endpoint/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Carbon Black Cloud

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software&#39;s are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan "
- Title: [What is Endpoint Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-endpoint-defender) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In general terms, &quot;Endpoint Defender&quot; could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)..."
- Title: [Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-feature-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and..."
- Title: [when scheduled scan starts it consume  100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed
Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/carbon-black-cloud-vs-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)

