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IBM QRadar vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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IBM QRadar

Software

Intelligent security analytics for real-time visibility

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Software

Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IBM QRadar listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing); Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • They diverge on capability: IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IBM QRadar and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where IBM QRadar and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint differ
AttributeIBM QRadarMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded19111975

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 IBM QRadar

  • AI-powered detection
  • User behavior analytics
  • Network insights
  • Offense management
  • IBM X-Force threat intelligence
  • Federated search
  • Case management
  • Compliance templates

Only in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Threat & vulnerability management
  • Attack surface reduction
  • Next-gen protection
  • EDR
  • Auto investigation
  • Microsoft Threat Experts
  • Threat analytics
  • Secure score

Both cover

  • ServiceNow
  • SOC2
  • ISO 27001
  • FedRAMP

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

IBM QRadar

  • Siemnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Security Analyticsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Threat Intelligencenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not IBM QRadar
  • Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot IBM QRadar
  • Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not IBM QRadar

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

IBM QRadar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
  • Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Plan 2 do not include server licenses; additional licensing required for server protection
  • Specific feature differences between Plan 1 and Plan 2 require consulting Microsoft documentation

Pricing, plan by plan

IBM QRadar

On request
  • QRadar SIEMFree
    • Event and flow processing
    • Offense management
    • Threat intelligence
  • QRadar CloudFree
    • Cloud-native deployment
    • Elastic scaling
    • Managed infrastructure
  • QRadar SuiteFree
    • SIEM + SOAR + XDR
    • Unified analyst experience
    • Federated search

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.

Which should you pick?

Choose IBM QRadar if

  • You need ai-powered detection.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want user behavior analytics.
IBM QRadar review

Choose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint if

  • You need threat & vulnerability management.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want attack surface reduction.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review

Questions people ask

Is IBM QRadar or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. IBM QRadar starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IBM QRadar or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
IBM QRadar starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
Does IBM QRadar or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
IBM QRadar runs on Web, Api. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
What is IBM QRadar best used for?
IBM QRadar is most often used for siem, security analytics, threat intelligence. Of those, siem and security analytics are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
What can IBM QRadar do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection, User behavior analytics, Network insights, Offense management. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. Both handle ServiceNow, SOC2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP.
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