# Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison | | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 312 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (87.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Pros: - Centralization Management (5 reviews) - Cost Saving (4 reviews) Cons: - Integration Issues (2 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) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (251 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (257 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (167 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (157 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (241 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (153 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (250 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Datto EDR Price: Contact Us Description: With Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) you can detect and respond to advanced threats. Datto EDR is an easy to use cloud based EDR solution that’s designed for your organization. Key Features: - Automated Threat Response - Advanced Correlation Engine - Detect and Stop Fileless Threats [Learn more about Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-endpoint-detection-and-response-edr/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.7/10 | 28 | #### Administration | Feature | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (24 reviews) | | **Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (24 reviews) | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.6 (24 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (24 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.4 (22 reviews) | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | 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 & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | 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 | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | 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 | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | 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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) **Unique to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (2):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 87.5% | 26.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 12.5% | 34.6% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 38.5% | ### By Industry #### Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) - **Information Technology and Services:** 50.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 25.0% - **Consulting:** 4.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2% - **Medical Practice:** 4.2% - **Law Practice:** 4.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.2% - **Government Administration:** 4.2% #### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.3% - **Financial Services:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Telecommunications:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Education Management:** 1.7% - **Consumer Services:** 1.7% - **Construction:** 1.7% - **Other:** 36.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (890 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (834 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (992 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1088 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1436 reviews) - [Iru](https://www.g2.com/products/iru/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (821 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (562 reviews) ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (992 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (834 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/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 (1088 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (106 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 (57 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) 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'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, "Endpoint Defender" 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/datto-endpoint-detection-and-response-edr-vs-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)