Endpoint & EDR: 12 Tools compared

Endpoint detection and response platforms for protecting devices against malware, ransomware, and advanced threats. Compare enterprise EDR, XDR, and SMB endpoint solutions.

12 tools

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All endpoint & edr tools side by side, alphabetical.

ToolDeploymentPricing modelOpen sourceStandards / certs
Acronis Cyber ProtectCloud + Self-hostedSubscription (per workload or per GB; MSP consumption-based)ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IIFIPS 140-2
Bitdefender GravityZoneCloud + Self-hostedPer-device subscription
CrowdStrikeCloudPer-device subscription
CybereasonCloudPer Endpoint
ESET PROTECTCloud + Self-hostedPer-device subscription
Microsoft Defender for EndpointCloudPer-user subscription
Palo Alto Cortex XDRCloudPer-endpoint or platform subscription
SentinelOneCloudPer-device subscriptionSOC 2 Type IIISO 27001FedRAMP
Sophos Intercept XCloud + Self-hostedPer-user subscription
TrellixCloud + Self-hostedEnterprise
Trend Micro Vision OneCloud + Self-hostedPer-user or per-endpoint subscription
VMware Carbon BlackCloud + Self-hostedPer-endpoint subscriptionFedRAMP High

Acronis Cyber Protect

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Teams and MSPs that want backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint security (anti-ransomware, EDR) in one platform

Acronis Cyber Protect is an integrated cyber protection platform that unifies backup and disaster recovery with AI-based anti-malware, anti-ransomware, and endpoint protection in a single agent and console. It covers full-image and file-level backup across more than 25 platforms alongside endpoint detection and response (EDR), vulnerability assessment, and patch management. The MSP-focused Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud adds multi-tenant management and consumption-based licensing for service providers.

Pricing

Subscription, sold per workload or per GB; the MSP/Cloud edition is consumption-based. Per-workload pricing is partner and quote-based, so contact the vendor.

Subscription (per workload or per GB; MSP consumption-based)

Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted

Standards & certifications

ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IIFIPS 140-2
Best fit for

SMBs and mid-market organizations seeking top-rated protection at competitive pricing

Bitdefender GravityZone is a unified endpoint security platform that combines risk analytics, hardening, prevention, detection, and response in a single-agent architecture. Known for consistently achieving top scores in independent testing, it offers an excellent balance of protection efficacy and system performance, making it popular with small to mid-sized businesses.

Pricing

See the vendor site for current pricing.

Per-device subscription

Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted

CrowdStrike

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Cloud-native endpoint protection platform with AI-powered threat detection

CrowdStrike Falcon is a cloud-native endpoint protection platform that combines next-generation antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and managed threat hunting. Built on a single lightweight agent and cloud-based architecture, it provides real-time protection against malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats.

Pricing

From $59.99/device/year (Falcon Go) / Enterprise custom

Per-device subscription

Deployment

Cloud

Cybereason

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Security teams wanting deep attack correlation and automated response

Cybereason is an endpoint detection and response platform that uses behavioral analysis and AI to detect and respond to advanced threats. Known for its MalOp (malicious operation) detection engine that correlates attack elements across endpoints.

Pricing

Contact for pricing

Per Endpoint

Deployment

Cloud

ESET PROTECT

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Organizations needing reliable endpoint protection with minimal system resource usage

ESET PROTECT is a multilayered endpoint security platform known for its exceptionally low system footprint and high detection rates. Built on over 30 years of threat research, it provides balanced protection across prevention, detection, and response while consuming minimal system resources, making it ideal for organizations with diverse or constrained endpoint environments.

Pricing

See the vendor site for current pricing.

Per-device subscription

Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted
Best fit for

Microsoft-centric enterprises already invested in the M365 ecosystem

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform built into the Microsoft 365 security stack. It provides preventive protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response capabilities. Its deep integration with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Sentinel makes it a natural choice for Microsoft-centric environments.

Pricing

Included in Microsoft 365 E5 / Standalone from $5.20/user/month

Per-user subscription

Deployment

Cloud

Palo Alto Cortex XDR

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Organizations with Palo Alto firewalls seeking unified endpoint and network XDR

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR is an extended detection and response platform that integrates endpoint, network, cloud, and identity data for comprehensive threat detection and response. Leveraging Palo Alto's vast network telemetry and Unit 42 threat research, it stitches together alerts from multiple sources to reveal the full attack story.

Pricing

Custom pricing / Typically bundled with Palo Alto security stack

Per-endpoint or platform subscription

Deployment

Cloud

SentinelOne

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Organizations seeking fully autonomous EDR with minimal analyst overhead

SentinelOne Singularity is an AI-powered autonomous endpoint protection platform that provides prevention, detection, response, and hunting across endpoints, cloud workloads, and IoT devices. Its patented Storyline technology automatically correlates related events and provides one-click remediation and rollback without human intervention.

Pricing

From $69.99/device/year (Singularity Core) / Enterprise custom

Per-device subscription

Deployment

Cloud

Standards & certifications

SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001FedRAMP

Sophos Intercept X

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Mid-market organizations wanting integrated endpoint and network security from a single vendor

Sophos Intercept X is an endpoint protection solution that combines deep learning AI, anti-ransomware technology, exploit prevention, and managed detection and response. It integrates with the broader Sophos ecosystem including firewalls and email security through the Sophos Central management platform, making it popular with mid-market organizations.

Pricing

See the vendor site for current pricing.

Per-user subscription

Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted

Trellix

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Large enterprises needing multi-vector XDR with deep threat intelligence

Trellix (formerly McAfee Enterprise + FireEye) is an extended detection and response (XDR) platform that integrates endpoint, network, email, and cloud security with advanced threat intelligence. Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection.

Pricing

Contact for pricing

Enterprise

Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted
Best fit for

Organizations wanting unified XDR visibility across email, endpoint, server, and network

Trend Micro Vision One is an extended detection and response (XDR) platform that provides unified visibility across email, endpoints, servers, cloud workloads, and networks. Backed by decades of threat research through the Zero Day Initiative, it offers correlated threat detection and automated response across the entire attack surface.

Pricing

Custom pricing / Tiered per-user or per-endpoint

Per-user or per-endpoint subscription

Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted

VMware Carbon Black

Endpoint & EDR
Best fit for

Enterprises needing deep behavioral analytics and continuous endpoint recording for compliance

VMware Carbon Black Cloud is an endpoint protection platform that consolidates endpoint security using a single agent and console. Known for its behavioral EDR capabilities, it provides next-gen antivirus, EDR, managed detection, and audit and remediation. Its strength lies in continuous recording of endpoint activity for detailed threat analysis and compliance.

Pricing

From $52.99/endpoint/year / Enterprise custom

Per-endpoint subscription

Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted

Standards & certifications

FedRAMP High

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