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At a Glance
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Star Rating
(299)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender XDR
Star Rating
(294)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Learn more about Microsoft Defender XDR
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that CrowdStrike Falcon excels in Real-Time Detection with a score of 9.6, which reviewers mention provides immediate threat identification, while Microsoft Defender XDR, with a score of 9.2, is noted for being slightly less responsive in real-time scenarios.
  • Reviewers mention that CrowdStrike's Threat Hunting capabilities, rated at 9.1, are superior, allowing for proactive identification of potential threats, whereas Microsoft Defender XDR, rated at 9.0, is seen as effective but not as robust in this area.
  • Users on G2 highlight CrowdStrike's Automated Remediation feature, scoring 9.1, as a standout for its efficiency in resolving incidents without manual intervention, while Microsoft Defender XDR's score of 8.9 indicates a solid but less automated approach.
  • Reviewers say that CrowdStrike's Proactive Threat Hunting feature, rated at 8.9, is particularly praised for its ability to anticipate and mitigate threats before they escalate, compared to Microsoft Defender XDR's similar feature, which, while effective, received a lower score of 8.6.
  • G2 users report that CrowdStrike's 24/7 Support is highly rated at 9.4, with many reviewers mentioning quick response times and helpful assistance, whereas Microsoft Defender XDR, with a score of 8.8, is noted for good support but with some users experiencing longer wait times.
  • Users say that CrowdStrike's Compliance features, rated at 9.1, are particularly strong, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements effectively, while Microsoft Defender XDR, with a score of 8.9, is seen as adequate but lacking some advanced compliance tools that CrowdStrike offers.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Falcon Pro
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Microsoft Defender XDR
Free Trial
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CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
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Microsoft Defender XDR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
211
8.9
254
Ease of Use
9.0
213
8.8
258
Ease of Setup
9.2
173
8.5
131
Ease of Admin
9.0
164
8.7
128
Quality of Support
8.9
207
8.8
253
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
165
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
191
9.5
243
Features by Category
Endpoint Protection PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
9.1
64
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
55
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
9.5
56
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
53
Not enough data
9.2
50
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
ServiceNow Store AppsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
9.4
21
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
9.2
54
8.8
186
Detection & Response
9.2
45
8.8
169
9.2
46
9.0
173
9.4
46
8.8
168
9.7
47
9.1
171
Management
8.9
46
8.7
165
8.8
43
8.5
162
9.0
43
8.7
164
Analytics
9.3
47
9.0
170
9.1
46
8.6
166
9.2
47
8.8
168
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
9.3
17
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
Remediation
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
15
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
19
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
Endpoint ManagementHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
8.3
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
12
Not enough data
User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.4
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Detection
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
Orchestration
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
9.2
63
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
Information
9.2
66
Not enough data
9.5
69
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
Personalization
9.4
67
Not enough data
9.4
67
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
10.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Incident Management
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Security Intelligence
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender XDR
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform and Microsoft Defender XDR are categorized as Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
52.7%
Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender XDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.9%
Reviewers' Industry
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Information Technology and Services
17.0%
Computer & Network Security
9.7%
Financial Services
8.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Computer Software
4.7%
Other
54.5%
Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender XDR
Information Technology and Services
29.6%
Computer Software
9.7%
Computer & Network Security
9.4%
Financial Services
3.2%
Banking
2.9%
Other
45.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Clarissa N.
CN
Clarissa N.
Verified User in Telecommunications

I like how it shows the process of when there is an attack and what executable it used, and where it was trying to go. I also like how you can remotely, if needed, shut down a user's computer. You can implement rules and say this executable is safe after w...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I dislike their phishing protection capabilities. Doesn't protect against SMS and seems to just alert instead of prevent. I would like to see them improve visibility into apps and man-in-the-middle attacks.

Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender XDR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aayush P.
AP
Aayush P.
Verified User in Management Consulting

Seamless integration with all other microsoft apps like outlook teams etc; automated detection by leveraging AI and presenting a summary of entire security risk.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Manas Ranjan T.
MT
Manas Ranjan T.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Microsoft 365 Defender heavily relies on cloud connectivity to deliver its security services. Microsoft 365 Defender is not immune to false positives, where legitimate activities are mistakenly flagged as threats.

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Discussions
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform Discussions
How to uninstall the CS sensor remotely from any host?
2 comments
Bryan B.
BB
This can be done via RTR if enabled or via deploying CS's uninstall tool through GPO, or whatever other deployment package manager you are using.Read more
Crowd strike have UBA??
1 comment
Bryan B.
BB
No it does not.Read more
How do people see Firewall logs in Crowdstrike . Is it Possible to view Firewall logs or requires a separated application to pull those into CS console.
1 comment
Bryan B.
BB
You can see firewall changes and rule modifications under the event_SimpleNames "FirewallChangeOption" and "FirewallSetRule". CrowdStrike's Firewall license...Read more
Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender XDR Discussions
What does Microsoft Defender for Office 365 do?
2 comments
Naveen Kumar D.
ND
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is security solution which protects threats, phishing, malware, spam, and business email compromise.Read more
Does Microsoft 365 include Microsoft Defender?
1 comment
BE
yes, different plans include different capabilities.Read more
What does Microsoft 365 Defender do?
1 comment
Swarnim P.
SP
Microsoft 365 Defender is a comprehensive cloud-based security solution that provides protection against a wide range of cybersecurity threats. It is...Read more