Government · head to head
eCode360 vs Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel
Cybersecurity
Cloud-native SIEM and SOAR solution
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: eCode360 eCode360's own vendor site now redirects to ICC Code Solutions, stating eCode360 is now part of ICC Innovation, indicating General Code has been absorbed into ICC rather than operating as an independent vendor; Microsoft Sentinel billing is driven by the volume of log data ingested per day, so cost scales with log noise rather than with users or protected assets
- They diverge on capability: eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing, Microsoft Sentinel covers AI-powered analytics.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eCode360 and Microsoft Sentinel actually diverge.
| Attribute | eCode360 | Microsoft Sentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $175/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Api |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1960 | 1975 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in eCode360
- Online Code Publishing
- Zoning Map Integration
- Advanced Search
- Code Comparison
- Mobile Responsive
- ArcGIS
- Zoning Software
- Document Systems
Only in Microsoft Sentinel
- AI-powered analytics
- Fusion detection
- UEBA
- Automated response playbooks
- Threat intelligence
- Hunting queries
- Workbooks
- Incident management
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
eCode360
- Citizen Servicesnot Microsoft Sentinel
- Records Managementnot Microsoft Sentinel
- Public Safetynot Microsoft Sentinel
- Civic Engagementnot Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel
- Cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM)not eCode360
- Extended detection and response (XDR) across enterprise infrastructurenot eCode360
- Data ingestion and long-term security analyticsnot eCode360
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
eCode360
- eCode360's own vendor site now redirects to ICC Code Solutions, stating eCode360 is now part of ICC Innovation, indicating General Code has been absorbed into ICC rather than operating as an independent vendor
- ICC Code Solutions' own eCode360 page lists a Professional Subscription at $195 per year in USD for read access to the eCode library, separate from the municipal codification subscriptions sold to local governments
Microsoft Sentinel
- Billing is driven by the volume of log data ingested per day, so cost scales with log noise rather than with users or protected assets
- Commitment tier discounts require reserving daily ingestion capacity in advance, and a tier cannot be downgraded until 31 days have passed
- Commitment tiers start at 100 GB per day, above what smaller estates ingest
- Charges for Log Analytics, Logic Apps and Machine Learning are billed separately on top of Sentinel itself
- The free allowance is only up to 5 MB per user per day for selected Microsoft 365 security logs
- Promotional commitment pricing is time limited and locks in only until a stated end date
Pricing, plan by plan
eCode360
$175/month- eCode360$175/month
- Online Codes
- Zoning Integration
- Mobile Access
Microsoft Sentinel
Free- Pay-As-You-Go$2.46/day
- Per GB ingested
- 90-day retention
- First 31 days free for new workspaces
- Commitment TiersFree
- 100GB to 50TB tiers
- Up to 65% discount
- Predictable billing
- Microsoft 365 E5Free
- Free data ingestion for M365 logs
- Bundled with E5 license
Which should you pick?
Choose eCode360 if
- You need online code publishing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want zoning map integration.
Choose Microsoft Sentinel if
- You need ai-powered analytics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want fusion detection.
Questions people ask
- Is eCode360 or Microsoft Sentinel better?
- Neither clearly leads. eCode360 starts at $175/month and Microsoft Sentinel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eCode360 or Microsoft Sentinel?
- Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $175/month for eCode360 and Free for Microsoft Sentinel.
- Does eCode360 or Microsoft Sentinel run on more platforms?
- eCode360 runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Sentinel runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Microsoft Sentinel for free?
- Yes. Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. eCode360 starts at $175/month.
- What is eCode360 best used for?
- eCode360 is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Microsoft Sentinel is typically brought in for.
- What can eCode360 do that Microsoft Sentinel cannot?
- eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing, Zoning Map Integration, Advanced Search, Code Comparison. Microsoft Sentinel covers AI-powered analytics, Fusion detection, UEBA, Automated response playbooks.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Microsoft Sentinel: How is Microsoft Sentinel pricing calculated?
Microsoft Sentinel uses a pay-as-you-go usage-based model where you pay only for data ingested, stored, and consumed. Flexible commitment tiers are available to reduce total cost of ownership, with specific rates not published on the public pricing page. Source: https://www.microsoft.com/security/business/siem-and-xdr/microsoft-sentinel/
SourceMicrosoft Sentinel: Does Microsoft Sentinel require an Azure subscription?
Yes, Microsoft Sentinel requires a Microsoft Azure subscription to operate. Pricing is handled through Azure and varies based on data consumption and the commitment tier you select. Source: https://www.microsoft.com/security/business/siem-and-xdr/microsoft-sentinel/
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