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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Edgescan
Star Rating
(33)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(32)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender Vulnerability ManagementSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Edgescan excels in its Ease of Use with a score of 9.8, making it highly accessible for small businesses, while Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, with a score of 8.7, is noted for being slightly more complex to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Edgescan's Quality of Support is outstanding, scoring 9.8, which users attribute to responsive customer service and helpful resources, whereas Microsoft Defender's support, rated at 8.8, is seen as adequate but less personalized.
- G2 users highlight Edgescan's superior Automated Scans feature, which is praised for its thoroughness and reliability, while Microsoft Defender's automated scanning capabilities are considered effective but not as comprehensive, leading to a lower user satisfaction score.
- Users on G2 report that Edgescan's Vulnerability Intelligence feature, rated at 8.8, provides actionable insights that help prioritize risks effectively, whereas Microsoft Defender's intelligence features, while useful, do not offer the same level of contextual data integration.
- Reviewers say that Edgescan shines in Risk Scoring with a score of 8.9, allowing users to easily assess and prioritize vulnerabilities, while Microsoft Defender's risk scoring is functional but lacks the intuitive interface that Edgescan provides.
- Users report that Edgescan's Reporting capabilities, rated at 8.7, are highly customizable and user-friendly, making it easier for teams to generate insights, while Microsoft Defender's reporting features, although robust, are seen as less flexible and harder to tailor to specific needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Edgescan
Edgescan Essentials: Unauthenticated DAST
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Edgescan Essentials provides dynamic, unauthenticated testing of your web applications and underlying infrastructure, combining proprietary automation with expert validation to deliver accurate, false-positive-free insights. Designed for scalable security coverage, Essentials gives you a clear picture of your external risk posture—without the noise.
- 100% validated vulnerability results—no false positives
- Includes Network Vulnerability Management (NVM) for host-level visibility
- Unlimited automated DAST assessments
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
No pricing availableFree Trial
Edgescan
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
23
8.5
29
Ease of Use
9.2
23
8.7
29
Ease of Setup
9.2
21
8.2
13
Ease of Admin
9.0
20
9.0
13
Quality of Support
9.6
23
8.8
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
20
8.6
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
22
9.2
31
Features by Category
Administration
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Risk Analysis
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Threat Protection
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Generative AI
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Administration
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
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8.7
10
Not enough data
Analysis
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Testing
7.9
8
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8.9
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
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Analysis
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Testing
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Performance
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
Network
8.7
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
Application
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
6.1
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
9.0
7
8.9
24
8.1
7
8.7
24
9.3
7
8.8
23
Vulnerability Assesment
8.8
7
8.7
24
8.8
7
8.8
23
8.1
6
8.6
22
8.1
7
8.7
23
Automation
8.3
6
8.4
22
8.3
6
8.5
21
8.7
5
8.6
23
7.5
6
8.8
20
API Management
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Security Testing
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Security Management
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Asset Management
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Monitoring
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Risk Management
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Generative AI
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Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
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Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
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Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
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Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
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Agentic AI - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
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Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
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Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
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Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
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Cloud Visibility
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Security
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Identity
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Edgescan and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management are categorized as Risk-Based Vulnerability Management and Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Edgescan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
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 Software
17.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Logistics and Supply Chain
10.7%
Entertainment
7.1%
Consulting
3.6%
Other
46.4%
Computer & Network Security
15.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Retail
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Higher Education
6.3%
Other
53.1%
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Discussions
What is edgescan used for?
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Edgescan is used to continuously discover, assess, and manage vulnerabilities across your entire attack surface — from web applications and APIs to internal...Read more
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