Compare FortiEDR and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

At a Glance
FortiEDR
FortiEDR
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(307)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

FortiEDR vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found FortiEDR easier to use and set up. However, reviewers felt that administration of both products was equally easy, and preferred doing business with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint meets the needs of their business better than FortiEDR.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint over FortiEDR.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FortiEDR
No pricing available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing available
Free Trial
FortiEDR
No trial information available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
10
8.6
248
Ease of Use
8.7
10
8.6
253
Ease of Setup
8.6
6
8.5
163
Ease of Admin
8.6
6
8.6
156
Quality of Support
8.3
10
8.5
238
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
6
8.6
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
10
9.1
247
Features by Category
Endpoint Protection PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.6
24
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.0
57
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
8.0
52
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Response
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Records
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Management
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FortiEDR
FortiEDR
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
FortiEDR and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
FortiEDR
FortiEDR is categorized as Incident Response
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is categorized as Antivirus and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FortiEDR
FortiEDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.5%
Reviewers' Industry
FortiEDR
FortiEDR
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Computer & Network Security
16.7%
Restaurants
8.3%
Insurance
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Other
33.3%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Information Technology and Services
25.3%
Computer & Network Security
14.2%
Financial Services
6.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.9%
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FortiEDR
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Discussions
FortiEDR
FortiEDR Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
FortiEDR has no discussions with answers
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Discussions
What is Endpoint Defender?
1 Comment
kiran p.
KP
In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)...Read more
Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?
1 Comment
Niket M.
NM
Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and...Read more
when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.
1 Comment
PQ
Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning...Read more