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Compare CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Star Rating
(363)4.6 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 Threat Intelligence
Star Rating
(22)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. Users appreciate its intuitive dashboard, which provides immediate visibility into security status without the need for extensive searching.
- According to verified reviews, CrowdStrike's ease of use is a standout feature, with many users noting that it operates seamlessly in the background without impacting system performance. In contrast, while Microsoft Defender is also described as easy to use, some users feel it lacks the same level of sophistication in its interface.
- Reviewers mention that CrowdStrike offers quick incident response and detailed insights into potential risks, making it a preferred choice for enterprises. Users highlight the platform's cloud-based setup as a major advantage for managing security across large organizations, whereas Microsoft Defender, while effective, is often seen as more suited for small businesses.
- Users say that CrowdStrike's implementation process is straightforward, with many praising the user-friendly portal that simplifies deployment. On the other hand, Microsoft Defender, while functional, has received mixed feedback regarding its setup process, with some users indicating it could be more streamlined.
- According to recent user feedback, CrowdStrike's proactive alerts and malware detection capabilities are highly rated, with users feeling confident in its ability to protect against various cyber threats. Microsoft Defender also provides real-time protection, but some users feel it doesn't match the depth of threat intelligence offered by CrowdStrike.
- Reviewers highlight that CrowdStrike's quality of support is another strong point, with many users reporting positive experiences when seeking assistance. In comparison, while Microsoft Defender's support is generally reliable, it doesn't receive the same level of praise, indicating a potential area for improvement.
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 Threat Intelligence
No pricing availableFree Trial
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
258
8.7
18
Ease of Use
9.0
263
8.6
18
Ease of Setup
9.1
222
8.3
6
Ease of Admin
8.9
203
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
254
8.7
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
202
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
238
10.0
18
Features by Category
Administration
9.1
73
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
82
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
9.3
82
Not enough data
9.5
92
Not enough data
Analysis
9.2
84
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
9.2
82
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
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
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.7
58
Not enough data
Management
9.0
54
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
9.1
54
Not enough data
Analytics
9.4
55
Not enough data
9.3
57
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
9
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.7
21
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
Remediation
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
22
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
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Detection
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
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)
8.9
21
Not enough data
Orchestration
8.9
68
8.1
9
8.8
69
8.0
9
9.2
74
8.7
10
8.9
68
8.3
10
Information
9.3
76
8.0
11
9.5
80
8.3
11
9.3
77
8.5
9
Personalization
9.4
77
8.5
10
9.4
77
8.2
10
8.8
68
8.3
10
Generative AI
7.4
24
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
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
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Incident Management
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.3
14
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
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
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 Threat Intelligence are categorized as Threat Intelligence
Unique Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform is categorized as AWS Marketplace, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), Endpoint Protection Platforms, ServiceNow Store Apps, Endpoint Management, Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence 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 Threat Intelligence
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
17.4%
Computer & Network Security
11.6%
Financial Services
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Computer Software
4.6%
Other
52.9%
Computer & Network Security
26.3%
Computer Software
15.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Security and Investigations
5.3%
Retail
5.3%
Other
36.8%
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
Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence has no discussions with answers
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