Cybersecurity · head to head
Microsoft Sentinel vs Sumsub
Sumsub
Cybersecurity
Identity verification and AML screening priced per verification
- From
- $1.35/verification
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Sumsub the published per-verification rate is undercut by a monthly minimum of 149 or 299 dollars, so low volume businesses pay a much higher effective rate than the headline suggests.
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Sentinel covers AI-powered analytics, Sumsub covers Document verification.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Sentinel and Sumsub actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Sentinel | Sumsub |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $1.35/verification |
| Pricing model | usage-based | Per verification |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1975 | Unknown |
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 Microsoft Sentinel
- AI-powered analytics
- Fusion detection
- UEBA
- Automated response playbooks
- Threat intelligence
- Hunting queries
- Workbooks
- Incident management
Only in Sumsub
- Document verification
- AML screening
- KYB verification
- No-code flow builder
- Transaction monitoring
- Travel Rule
- Fraud and duplicate detection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Sentinel
- Cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM)not Sumsub
- Extended detection and response (XDR) across enterprise infrastructurenot Sumsub
- Data ingestion and long-term security analyticsnot Sumsub
Sumsub
- A crypto exchange needing KYC plus Travel Rule handling under one contractnot Microsoft Sentinel
- A gambling operator entering several European markets and needing document coverage without a separate vendor per countrynot Microsoft Sentinel
- A fintech that wants a published price it can model in a business case before speaking to a salespersonnot Microsoft Sentinel
- A marketplace verifying both individual sellers and the companies behind them without buying two productsnot Microsoft Sentinel
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Sumsub
- The published per-verification rate is undercut by a monthly minimum of 149 or 299 dollars, so low volume businesses pay a much higher effective rate than the headline suggests.
- You are billed per verification attempt in most configurations, meaning applicant drop-off and resubmissions cost money without producing a customer.
- Pass rates and document support vary noticeably by country, and a market that works well in Europe can produce materially worse rejection rates in parts of Africa and South East Asia.
- The AML screening tier bundles list coverage that large institutions would normally buy separately and tune, giving less control over match thresholds than a dedicated screening vendor.
- The company originated in Russia before restructuring to a UK entity, and some financial institutions still raise that history in vendor risk review, which can slow or block procurement at conservative banks.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Sumsub
$1.35/verification- Basic$1.35/verification
- 149 USD minimum monthly spend
- Document verification and liveness
- No-code flow builder
- Compliance$1.85/verification
- 299 USD minimum monthly spend
- Everything in Basic
- AML sanctions and PEP screening
- Enterprise$undefined/year
- Negotiated volume rate
- Custom jurisdictions and languages
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Sumsub if
- You need document verification.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want aml screening.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Sentinel or Sumsub better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Sentinel starts at Free and Sumsub at $1.35/verification, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Sentinel or Sumsub?
- Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft Sentinel and $1.35/verification for Sumsub.
- Does Microsoft Sentinel or Sumsub run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Sentinel runs on Web, Api. Sumsub runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Microsoft Sentinel for free?
- Yes. Microsoft Sentinel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sumsub starts at $1.35/verification.
- What is Microsoft Sentinel best used for?
- Microsoft Sentinel is most often used for cloud-based security information and event management (siem), extended detection and response (xdr) across enterprise infrastructure, data ingestion and long-term security analytics. Of those, cloud-based security information and event management (siem) and extended detection and response (xdr) across enterprise infrastructure are not what Sumsub is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Sentinel do that Sumsub cannot?
- Microsoft Sentinel covers AI-powered analytics, Fusion detection, UEBA, Automated response playbooks. Sumsub covers Document verification, AML screening, KYB verification, No-code flow builder.
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/
SourceSumsub: What does a verification actually cost?
1.35 USD on Basic and 1.85 USD on Compliance, but with 149 and 299 USD monthly minimums respectively. Below roughly 110 or 160 checks a month you are paying the minimum, not the rate.
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/
SourceSumsub: Do failed verifications get charged?
Attempts are generally billable, so a poor onboarding funnel raises your bill. Confirm the exact resubmission policy in your contract.
Sumsub: Does it cover business verification?
Yes, KYB with company registry lookups and beneficial owner resolution is part of the platform rather than a separate product.
Related pages
More on Microsoft Sentinel
Other head to heads
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Bitdefender Total Security
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Norton 360
- Microsoft Sentinel vs 1Password
- Microsoft Sentinel vs LastPass
- Microsoft Sentinel vs LogRhythm SIEM
- Microsoft Sentinel vs IBM QRadar
- Microsoft Sentinel vs CrowdStrike Falcon
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Splunk Enterprise Security
- Microsoft Sentinel vs SentinelOne Singularity
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Legit Security
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Sysdig
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Endor Labs
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Proton Mail
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Veriff
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Brave Browser
- Microsoft Sentinel vs March Networks
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Salient CompleteView
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Shufti Pro
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Jumio
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Socure
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Signicat
- Microsoft Sentinel vs iDenfy
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Trulioo
- Microsoft Sentinel vs IDnow
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Quantexa
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Fenergo
- Microsoft Sentinel vs NICE Actimize
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Yoti
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Mimecast
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Motorola Vigilant
- Microsoft Sentinel vs Nessus
- Microsoft Sentinel vs NordPass
- Microsoft Sentinel vs One Identity
- Sumsub vs Bitdefender Total Security
- Sumsub vs Norton 360
- Sumsub vs 1Password
- Sumsub vs LastPass
- Sumsub vs LogRhythm SIEM
- Sumsub vs IBM QRadar
- Sumsub vs CrowdStrike Falcon
- Sumsub vs Splunk Enterprise Security
- Sumsub vs SentinelOne Singularity
- Sumsub vs Legit Security
- Sumsub vs Sysdig
- Sumsub vs Endor Labs
- Sumsub vs Proton Mail
- Sumsub vs Veriff
- Sumsub vs Brave Browser
- Sumsub vs March Networks
- Sumsub vs Salient CompleteView
- Sumsub vs Shufti Pro
- Sumsub vs Jumio
- Sumsub vs Socure
- Sumsub vs Signicat
- Sumsub vs iDenfy
- Sumsub vs Trulioo
- Sumsub vs IDnow
- Sumsub vs Quantexa
- Sumsub vs Fenergo
- Sumsub vs NICE Actimize
- Sumsub vs Yoti
- Sumsub vs Mimecast
- Sumsub vs Motorola Vigilant
- Sumsub vs Nessus
- Sumsub vs NordPass
- Sumsub vs One Identity