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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Star Rating
(305)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(193)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.3% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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- Users report that SentinelOne Singularity excels in Real-Time Detection with a score of 9.8, which reviewers mention significantly enhances their ability to respond to threats immediately, compared to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's score of 8.9 in the same category.
- Reviewers mention that SentinelOne's Automated Remediation feature, scoring 9.5, is highly effective, allowing for swift resolution of security incidents, while Microsoft Defender's score of 8.3 indicates room for improvement in this area.
- G2 users highlight the superior Application Control capabilities of SentinelOne Singularity, which scored 9.4, as a key differentiator, whereas Microsoft Defender for Endpoint scored 8.5, suggesting that users may find more robust options with SentinelOne.
- Users on G2 report that SentinelOne's Threat Hunting feature, with a score of 9.3, provides a more proactive approach to identifying potential threats compared to Microsoft Defender's score of 8.6, which may lead to a less comprehensive threat landscape analysis.
- Reviewers mention that the Quality of Support for SentinelOne Singularity, rated at 9.0, is often praised for its responsiveness and effectiveness, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's score of 8.5 indicates that users may experience longer wait times or less satisfactory support.
- Users say that SentinelOne's Device Control feature, scoring 9.4, is particularly robust, allowing for better management of devices, while Microsoft Defender's score of 8.7 suggests it may not offer the same level of control and flexibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No pricing availableSentinelOne Singularity Endpoint
Singularity Core
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Singularity Core is the foundation of all SentinelOne endpoint security offerings to replace legacy AV or NGAV with a more effective and easily managed EPP. Core includes static and behavioral AI engines to detect a wide range of attacks. Our autonomous Sentinel Agent applies protection and detection right at the endpoint, with or without a cloud connection.
- On-agent Storyline™
- On-agent static AI
- On-agent Behavioral AI
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
No trial information availableSentinelOne Singularity Endpoint
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
246
9.3
163
Ease of Use
8.6
251
8.9
160
Ease of Setup
8.6
161
8.9
135
Ease of Admin
8.6
154
9.0
138
Quality of Support
8.5
236
8.9
157
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
150
9.3
135
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
9.9
158
Features by Category
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
8.7
28
Network
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
7.6
26
Application
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
7.0
23
Not enough data
7.3
21
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
21
Feature Not Available
8.3
21
Feature Not Available
8.6
21
Feature Not Available
8.5
21
8.6
29
8.8
21
9.4
29
Functionality
9.0
21
9.7
31
8.6
21
9.0
29
8.8
21
9.6
32
8.7
20
9.6
31
Analysis
8.3
21
9.5
33
8.4
21
9.2
33
8.3
21
9.6
34
Detection & Response
Not enough data
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.4
43
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.8
43
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
9.3
45
Not enough data
9.4
45
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Remediation
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Generative AI
8.0
52
7.4
45
8.0
52
7.6
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
26
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
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
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
Incident Management
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint are categorized as Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has no unique categories
SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint is categorized as Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Deception Technology, Vulnerability Scanner, and Endpoint Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint
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
25.5%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
5.8%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
45.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Computer & Network Security
8.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Financial Services
5.4%
Automotive
4.9%
Other
63.2%
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Discussions
can i use this for my video games?
1 Comment
PQ
if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan 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
Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?
1 Comment
NM
Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and...Read more
Will SentinelOne slow down my system?
3 Comments
LC
Nop, different to any other EDR, SentinelOne uses less than 100MB in memory and up to 200MB while running a scanRead more
Does SentinelOne protect me while I am disconnected from the internet (such as during traveling)?
3 Comments
LC
Yes, SentinelOne only needs internet access to update the policies, there's a 24/7 protectionRead more
On which Operating Systems SentinelOne can run?
2 Comments
LC
SentinelOne can run in Windows XP (as legacy agent) Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1, 10, Linux, MacOS and kubernetsRead more
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