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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go
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 Sentinel
Star Rating
(289)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
Browse all 11 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Sentinel excels in its Intrusion Prevention capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.4, while CrowdSec, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.5. Reviewers mention that Sentinel's proactive measures provide a robust defense against potential threats.
- Reviewers mention that CrowdSec shines in Automated Remediation, achieving a score of 9.1 compared to Microsoft Sentinel's 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate how CrowdSec's automation features streamline incident response, making it easier to manage security events.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Sentinel's Threat Intelligence features are highly rated at 8.6, but CrowdSec outperforms with a score of 9.4. Reviewers say that CrowdSec's integration of community-driven threat data enhances its ability to detect and respond to emerging threats.
- Users say that Microsoft Sentinel's Logging and Reporting capabilities are solid, with a score of 8.0, but CrowdSec's 9.2 rating indicates a more user-friendly experience. Reviewers mention that CrowdSec's reporting tools provide clearer insights into security incidents.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Sentinel's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.3, while CrowdSec scores higher at 9.0. Users report that CrowdSec's straightforward installation process is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to implement security solutions quickly.
- Users on G2 highlight that Microsoft Sentinel's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, but CrowdSec's support is rated higher at 8.8. Reviewers say that CrowdSec's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users needing immediate assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CrowdSec
No pricing availableMicrosoft Sentinel
Pay-As-You-Go
Pay As You Go
Effective Per GB Price - $2.46
Savings Over Pay as You Go: N/A
- Pay-As-You-Go
Free Trial
CrowdSec
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Sentinel
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
57
8.6
223
Ease of Use
8.8
58
8.5
229
Ease of Setup
9.0
44
8.3
129
Ease of Admin
8.8
44
8.3
124
Quality of Support
8.8
47
8.5
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
34
8.7
119
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
52
9.5
218
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
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
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.6
187
Network Management
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
8.4
161
Not enough data
8.8
165
Incident Management
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.7
164
Not enough data
8.9
165
Security Intelligence
Not enough data
8.7
167
Not enough data
8.3
160
Not enough data
8.5
161
Not enough data
8.4
161
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
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
Automation
7.1
7
8.2
95
7.8
6
8.4
97
9.1
11
8.6
96
9.2
11
8.8
99
Orchestration
8.5
11
8.8
97
9.5
11
8.6
98
9.4
12
8.6
98
8.8
11
8.4
97
Response
9.3
12
8.6
100
7.6
9
8.1
94
6.9
7
8.5
90
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CrowdSec and Microsoft Sentinel are categorized as Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Unique Categories
CrowdSec is categorized as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), Container Security, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Threat Intelligence, and Firewall Software
Microsoft Sentinel is categorized as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CrowdSec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Sentinel
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
25.9%
Computer & Network Security
14.7%
Computer Software
8.3%
Banking
4.1%
Security and Investigations
3.8%
Other
43.2%
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
What is Microsoft Sentinel used for?
3 Comments
RS
It's for SIEM tool for real time incident responder and threat intelligence .Read more
If I had to have a question, I would ask if there were any plans to add linux support to this program.
2 Comments
DY
need to ask Microsoft, but since dot.net core can be installed in Linux, I believe the agent will work as it uses the .net platform. please experiment Read more
How I able to install /integrated Azure Sentinel agents to collect data on IOT devices/ DLP/ Endpoint devices Computer / Laptops / Printers
1 Comment
DY
So couple of point for IOT devices. You can leverage with IOT Hub in Azure. Most IOT devices uses C as their programming language you will probaly need to...Read more
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