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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
CrowdSec
Star Rating
(87)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CrowdSecMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(305)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for EndpointSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint excels in Intrusion Prevention with a score of 9.4, highlighting its robust capabilities in preventing unauthorized access, while CrowdSec, although effective, has a slightly lower score of 9.1 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that CrowdSec shines in Community-Based Threat Intelligence, leveraging a collaborative approach to enhance security, which is a unique feature not emphasized in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- G2 users indicate that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers superior Ease of Setup with a score of 8.5, making it more user-friendly for enterprises, whereas CrowdSec scores 9.0, suggesting a more complex setup process that may require additional time and resources.
- Users on G2 highlight that CrowdSec's Compliance Management features are particularly strong, scoring 8.1, which is beneficial for small businesses needing to adhere to regulations, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint scores 8.4 in this area, indicating a slight edge but with less focus on small business needs.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while CrowdSec's support is rated slightly higher at 8.8, indicating a more favorable experience for users seeking assistance.
- Users report that CrowdSec's Logging and Reporting capabilities are rated at 8.0, which some users find less comprehensive compared to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's score of 8.0, suggesting that users may prefer the latter for more detailed insights into security events.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CrowdSec
No pricing availableMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
CrowdSec
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
57
8.6
246
Ease of Use
8.8
58
8.6
251
Ease of Setup
9.0
44
8.6
161
Ease of Admin
8.8
44
8.6
154
Quality of Support
8.8
47
8.5
236
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
34
8.6
150
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
52
9.2
245
Features by Category
Administration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
Protection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.9
34
Not enough data
Prevention
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Detection
9.3
30
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Monitoring
6.4
11
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
20
Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
8.0
52
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Orchestration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Information
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Personalization
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.5
13
Not enough data
Automation
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Orchestration
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Response
9.3
12
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CrowdSec and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is categorized as Antivirus and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CrowdSec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
16.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Computer Software
9.6%
Financial Services
3.6%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
51.8%
Information Technology and Services
25.5%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
5.8%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is CrowdSec used for?
1 Comment
AK
Crowd sourced intrusion prevention information to determine bad actors based on defined scenarios which will be blocked at your installation, and reported...Read more
CrowdSec has no more discussions with answers
can i use this for my video games?
1 Comment
PQ
if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan Read more
when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.
1 Comment
PQ
Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed
Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning...Read more
Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?
1 Comment
NM
Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and...Read more
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