Cybersecurity · head to head
iDenfy vs Microsoft Sentinel
iDenfy
Cybersecurity
Identity verification and AML screening bundled into a single per-verification price
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: iDenfy rates are quoted rather than published on an accessible page, so despite the marketing emphasis on transparency you still need a sales conversation to get a number.; 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: iDenfy covers Document verification, Microsoft Sentinel covers AI-powered analytics.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iDenfy and Microsoft Sentinel actually diverge.
| Attribute | iDenfy | Microsoft Sentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Per verification | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, API | Web, Api |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 iDenfy
- Document verification
- Human review on all cases
- AML screening
- Business verification
- Proof of address
- NFC chip reading
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.
iDenfy
- A European fintech that needs KYC and AML screening and wants one price rather than four line itemsnot Microsoft Sentinel
- A gambling operator in a regulated EU market needing age and identity assurance with EU data processingnot Microsoft Sentinel
- A crypto platform with modest volume that cannot meet the minimum commitments larger vendors requirenot Microsoft Sentinel
- A marketplace wanting NFC passport chip reading for higher assurance without an enterprise contractnot Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel
- Cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM)not iDenfy
- Extended detection and response (XDR) across enterprise infrastructurenot iDenfy
- Data ingestion and long-term security analyticsnot iDenfy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
iDenfy
- Rates are quoted rather than published on an accessible page, so despite the marketing emphasis on transparency you still need a sales conversation to get a number.
- It is a smaller vendor than the market leaders, which makes it a harder sell through enterprise vendor-risk review even when the product performs well.
- Human review on every case caps throughput in a way fully automated competitors are not constrained by, which shows up as latency during volume spikes.
- Coverage and accuracy are strongest on European documents; performance on some Asian, African and Latin American document types trails specialists in those regions.
- The bundled AML screening uses its chosen data sources, so institutions mandated to use a specific list provider such as Dow Jones cannot substitute it and end up paying twice.
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
iDenfy
On request- iDenfy Verification$undefined/verification
- Volume-tiered per-verification rates quoted on request
- AML screening bundled rather than charged per check
- No monthly minimum advertised
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 iDenfy if
- You need document verification.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- You also want human review on all cases.
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 iDenfy or Microsoft Sentinel better?
- Neither clearly leads. iDenfy starts at On request and Microsoft Sentinel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, iDenfy or Microsoft Sentinel?
- Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for iDenfy and Free for Microsoft Sentinel.
- Does iDenfy or Microsoft Sentinel run on more platforms?
- iDenfy runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. 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. iDenfy starts at On request.
- What is iDenfy best used for?
- iDenfy is most often used for a european fintech that needs kyc and aml screening and wants one price rather than four line items, a gambling operator in a regulated eu market needing age and identity assurance with eu data processing, a crypto platform with modest volume that cannot meet the minimum commitments larger vendors require, a marketplace wanting nfc passport chip reading for higher assurance without an enterprise contract. Of those, a european fintech that needs kyc and aml screening and wants one price rather than four line items and a gambling operator in a regulated eu market needing age and identity assurance with eu data processing are not what Microsoft Sentinel is typically brought in for.
- What can iDenfy do that Microsoft Sentinel cannot?
- iDenfy covers Document verification, Human review on all cases, AML screening, Business verification. Microsoft Sentinel covers AI-powered analytics, Fusion detection, UEBA, Automated response playbooks.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
iDenfy: Is AML screening included in the verification price?
That is the pitch, screening bundled rather than sold as a per-check add-on. Confirm which sanctions and PEP data sources are behind it before you rely on it.
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/
SourceiDenfy: Is there a monthly minimum?
iDenfy markets itself as having no monthly minimum, in contrast to competitors charging $49 to $299 a month. Get that in writing in the contract.
Microsoft 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/
SourceiDenfy: Where is data processed?
iDenfy is established in Lithuania and processes in the EU, which simplifies GDPR transfer assessments compared with United States-headquartered vendors.
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