Software · head to head
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs SentinelOne
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales; SentinelOne pricing is per endpoint rather than per user, with Singularity Complete listed at $179.99/yr per endpoint and Singularity Commercial at $229.99/yr per endpoint, while the top Singularity Enterprise tier is quote only ("Contact Sales for Pricing").
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SentinelOne actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | SentinelOne |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $5/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Founded | 1975 | 2013 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android), 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 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Threat & vulnerability management
- Attack surface reduction
- Next-gen protection
- EDR
- Auto investigation
- Microsoft Threat Experts
- Threat analytics
- Secure score
Only in SentinelOne
- AI-powered detection
- Autonomous response
- Behavioral threat intelligence
- Root cause analysis
- Threat hunting automation
- Ransomware protection
- Container security
- Mobile endpoint protection
Both cover
- ServiceNow
- ISO 27001
- HIPAA
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not SentinelOne
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot SentinelOne
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not SentinelOne
SentinelOne
- Endpoint Protectionnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Edrnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Response Automationnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
SentinelOne
- Pricing is per endpoint rather than per user, with Singularity Complete listed at $179.99/yr per endpoint and Singularity Commercial at $229.99/yr per endpoint, while the top Singularity Enterprise tier is quote only ("Contact Sales for Pricing").
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
SentinelOne
$5/month- Core$5/month
- Per endpoint
- Endpoint protection
- Threat intelligence
- Pro$8/month
- All Core features
- Endpoint detection & response
- Advanced hunting
- Complete$12/month
- All Pro features
- Dedicated threat analyst
- Custom threat hunting
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose SentinelOne if
- You need ai-powered detection.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want autonomous response.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or SentinelOne better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and SentinelOne at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or SentinelOne?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request and SentinelOne at $5/month.
- Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or SentinelOne run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. SentinelOne runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint best used for?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is most often used for enterprise endpoint security across windows, macos, linux, android, and ios via plans 1 or 2, small and medium-sized businesses using microsoft defender for business as alternative, organisations using microsoft 365 e5 which includes defender for endpoint plan 2. Of those, enterprise endpoint security across windows, macos, linux, android, and ios via plans 1 or 2 and small and medium-sized businesses using microsoft defender for business as alternative are not what SentinelOne is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Defender for Endpoint do that SentinelOne cannot?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR. SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection, Autonomous response, Behavioral threat intelligence, Root cause analysis. Both handle ServiceNow, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR.