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# Alternatives to Microsoft Defender XDR

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> Explore the top alternatives to Microsoft Defender XDR. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** — 4.6/5 (1497 reviews) — ManageEngine Desktop Central is a mobile device management (MDM) solution designed to help businesses automate, secur...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/117339/manageengine-endpoint-central)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/117339/417885/manageengine-endpoint-central/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
2. **SentinelOne** — 4.8/5 (109 reviews) — Designed with Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies in mind, SentinelOne is a leading autonomous cybersecurity platfo...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/363019/sentinelone)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/363019/417885/sentinelone/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
3. **ESET Endpoint Security** — 4.7/5 (1169 reviews) — ESET Endpoint Security software offers robust cybersecurity solutions for organizations with 250+ employees. This ver...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/134149/eset-endpoint-security)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/134149/417885/eset-endpoint-security/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
4. **Symantec Endpoint Security** — 4.4/5 (548 reviews) — Symantec Endpoint Security is a cybersecurity defense suite specifically designed for needs of the small business. Co...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/194173/symantec-endpoint-protection-small-business)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/194173/417885/symantec-endpoint-protection-small-business/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
5. **Iru** — 4.9/5 (477 reviews) — Iru is the AI-powered IT \& security platform used by the world's fastest-growing companies to secure their users,...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/71745/Iru)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/71745/417885/Iru/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
6. **Safetica** — 4.7/5 (141 reviews) — Safetica’s Intelligent Data Security protects sensitive data where teams work, using powerful AI to deliver contextua...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/427221/safetica-nxt)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/417885/427221/microsoft-365-defender/vs/safetica-nxt)
7. **Intercept X Endpoint** — 4.5/5 (220 reviews) — Sophos Intercept X is a hybrid antivirus solution that provides businesses protection against malware, viruses and of...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/159223/sophos-endpoint-antivirus)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/159223/417885/sophos-endpoint-antivirus/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
8. **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** — 4.4/5 (107 reviews) — WatchGuard Endpoint Security is a cloud-based endpoint protection, detection, and response solution that helps organi...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/393415/watchguard-epdr)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/393415/417885/watchguard-epdr/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
9. **ThreatLocker** — 4.9/5 (87 reviews) — Stop ransomware\! ThreatLocker helps organizations reduce their surface areas of attack with policy-driven endpoint se...
   - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/314278/threatlocker)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/314278/417885/threatlocker/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
10. **CrowdStrike** — 4.7/5 (55 reviews) — CrowdStrike is a cloud-based endpoint protection solution, which assists small to large businesses with anti-virus pr...
    - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/135499/crowdstrike)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/135499/417885/crowdstrike/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
11. **Malwarebytes for Business** — 4.7/5 (2512 reviews) — Malwarebytes for Business is a cloud-based cybersecurity suite comprising Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection and Malwar...
    - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/354549/malwarebytes-for-business)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/354549/417885/malwarebytes-for-business/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
12. **ManageEngine Browser Security Plus** — 4.3/5 (12 reviews) — Browser Security Plus is an enterprise browser security solution crafted by ManageEngine, that empowers IT administra...
    - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/435315/manageengine-browser-security-plus)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/417885/435315/microsoft-365-defender/vs/manageengine-browser-security-plus)
13. **Trellix Endpoint Security** — 4.2/5 (1804 reviews) — McAfee Endpoint Protection Essential is a multi-featured security suite, designed for small and midsize businesses (S...
    - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/166867/mcafee-endpoint-security)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/166867/417885/mcafee-endpoint-security/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
14. **Jamf Protect** — 4.5/5 (37 reviews) — Jamf Protect is an endpoint security solution designed to help businesses identify, prevent and resolve threats acros...
    - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/346027/jamf-protect)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/346027/417885/jamf-protect/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
15. **Bitdefender GravityZone** — 4.6/5 (222 reviews) — Bitdefender GravityZone is a cloud-based solution that helps businesses protect physical workstations against various...
    - [View profile](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/121681/bitdefender)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/compare/121681/417885/bitdefender/vs/microsoft-365-defender)

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- [Endpoint Detection and Response Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3977/edr/software)

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