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Compare CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform and Microsoft Defender for Identity 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (35.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Star Rating
(345)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Defender for Identity
Star Rating
(95)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (35.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for IdentitySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform excels in user experience, with a high satisfaction rating of 4.7. Users appreciate its intuitive dashboard that provides immediate status updates without the need for extensive searching, making it easy to monitor security activities.
- According to verified reviews, CrowdStrike's implementation process is notably smooth, with users highlighting its cloud-based setup that simplifies management and deployment across large enterprises. This contrasts with Microsoft Defender for Identity, which has received feedback indicating some challenges in setup and integration.
- Users say that CrowdStrike offers superior real-time protection against various cyber threats, with many praising its ability to operate in the background without slowing down systems. In comparison, while Microsoft Defender for Identity provides robust detection capabilities, some users feel it may not match the same level of seamless performance.
- Reviewers mention that CrowdStrike's support quality is highly rated, with a score of 8.9, reflecting a strong partnership in business operations. In contrast, Microsoft Defender for Identity's support has received a lower rating, suggesting that users may experience more challenges when seeking assistance.
- Users highlight CrowdStrike's quick response to incidents and detailed insights into potential risks, which are crucial for effective threat management. While Microsoft Defender for Identity also offers valuable security checks, some users feel it lacks the same depth of analysis and responsiveness.
- According to recent feedback, CrowdStrike's ability to provide comprehensive monitoring and visibility into security threats is a significant advantage, with users noting features like activity logging and anomaly detection. Microsoft Defender for Identity, while effective, may not deliver the same level of visibility and continuous analysis that some users desire.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Falcon Pro
Free Trial
Provides superior protection from cyber attacks, detects malicious activity, and offers immediate response capabilities for your business.
- Next-Generation Antivirus
- Threat Intelligence
- USB Device Control
Microsoft Defender for Identity
No pricing availableFree Trial
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender for Identity
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
249
8.5
75
Ease of Use
9.1
253
8.1
76
Ease of Setup
9.2
213
7.7
40
Ease of Admin
9.0
195
7.9
39
Quality of Support
8.9
245
7.8
72
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
195
8.2
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
229
8.4
72
Features by Category
Administration
9.1
73
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
83
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
9.3
81
Not enough data
9.5
87
Not enough data
Analysis
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
9.2
82
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.5
55
Not enough data
9.7
56
Not enough data
Management
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
Analytics
9.4
56
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9.8
8
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.5
22
8.2
29
9.7
22
8.5
28
8.7
21
7.3
22
8.9
22
8.3
26
9.2
21
8.3
26
Remediation
9.3
22
8.1
27
9.5
22
8.3
27
Platform Features
9.4
17
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
9
8.2
24
8.7
9
8.0
25
8.5
9
8.1
26
8.5
9
8.2
28
Detection
8.9
9
8.3
26
8.9
9
8.3
26
9.3
9
8.3
25
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.0
19
Not enough data
Orchestration
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
Information
9.3
77
Not enough data
9.5
80
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
Personalization
9.4
78
Not enough data
9.4
78
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
25
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
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
8.9
13
Not enough data
Network Management
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Incident Management
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Security Intelligence
9.5
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform and Microsoft Defender for Identity are categorized as Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Unique Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform is categorized as AWS Marketplace, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Endpoint Protection Platforms, ServiceNow Store Apps, Endpoint Management, Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Intelligence, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Microsoft Defender for Identity has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for Identity
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
Information Technology and Services
18.0%
Computer & Network Security
11.4%
Financial Services
8.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Computer Software
4.7%
Other
52.1%
Information Technology and Services
28.9%
Computer & Network Security
8.9%
Computer Software
7.8%
Banking
6.7%
Management Consulting
4.4%
Other
43.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
How to uninstall the CS sensor remotely from any host?
2 Comments
BB
This can be done via RTR if enabled or via deploying CS's uninstall tool through GPO, or whatever other deployment package manager you are using.Read more
How do people see Firewall logs in Crowdstrike . Is it Possible to view Firewall logs or requires a separated application to pull those into CS console.
1 Comment
BB
You can see firewall changes and rule modifications under the event_SimpleNames "FirewallChangeOption" and "FirewallSetRule". CrowdStrike's Firewall license...Read more
The best
1 Comment
MK
Always the best to provide additional insights while investigating potential threatsRead more
Microsoft Defender for Identity has no more discussions with answers
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