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# Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Jamf Protect** — 4.5/5 (37 reviews) — Prevent macOS malware, detect from Mac-specific threats, and monitor endpoints for compliance with Jamf Protect.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/209028/jamf-protect)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/209028/219686/jamf-protect/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
2. **SentinelOne** — 4.8/5 (109 reviews) — SentinelOne delivers AI-powered endpoint protection with real-time threat prevention, detection, and autonomous response.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/152564/endpoint-protection-platform)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/152564/219686/endpoint-protection-platform/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
3. **Iru** — 4.9/5 (477 reviews) — Iru unifies identity \& access, endpoint security \& management, and compliance automation to collapse the IT stack.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/181954/Iru)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/181954/219686/Iru/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
4. **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** — 4.6/5 (1489 reviews) — On-prem \& cloud-based unified endpoint management and security tool that helps manage organization endpoints from single console.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/170018/manageengine-desktop-central)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/170018/219686/manageengine-desktop-central/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
5. **Microsoft Defender XDR** — 4.5/5 (61 reviews) — Microsoft 365 Defender enables businesses to stop attacks with automated, cross-domain security and built-in AI.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/219687/microsoft-365-defender)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/219686/219687/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/vs/microsoft-365-defender)
6. **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** — 4.4/5 (107 reviews) — WatchGuard Endpoint Security combines EPP, EDR, XDR, and DNS filtering solutions with Zero-Trust and Threat Hunting services.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1016317/watchguard-epdr)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/219686/1016317/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/vs/watchguard-epdr)
7. **Datto EDR** — 4.2/5 (21 reviews) — Datto EDR is an easy-to-use, advanced endpoint detection and response solution that enables timely cyberthreat response and remediation
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1054986/datto-edr)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/219686/1054986/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/vs/datto-edr)
8. **Malwarebytes for Business** — 4.7/5 (2512 reviews) — Cloud-based suite of cybersecurity solutions that help businesses identify, analyze and remediate threats on a unified platform.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1029929/malwarebytes-for-business)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/219686/1029929/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/vs/malwarebytes-for-business)
9. **ESET Endpoint Security** — 4.7/5 (1169 reviews) — Cybersecurity to prevent data breaches for organizations with 250+ employees, covering a suite of devices, networks, and applications.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/151915/eset-endpoint-security)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/151915/219686/eset-endpoint-security/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
10. **Bitdefender GravityZone** — 4.6/5 (222 reviews) — Cybersecurity solution that provides with licensing options to fit the protection needs of businesses, datacenters, and public cloud.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/58388/bitdefender-enterprise-manager)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/58388/219686/bitdefender-enterprise-manager/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
11. **Safetica** — 4.7/5 (141 reviews) — Safetica’s Intelligent Data Security protects sensitive data where teams work, using AI to deliver contextual awareness.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1032363/safetica-nxt)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/219686/1032363/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/vs/safetica-nxt)
12. **CrowdStrike** — 4.7/5 (55 reviews) — CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity leader with a cloud-native platform for protecting endpoints, cloud workloads, identities, and data.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/147662/crowdstrike-falcon)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/147662/219686/crowdstrike-falcon/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
13. **DriveLock** — 4.6/5 (7 reviews) — DriveLock helps companies improve IT security using software implementation with zero trust architecture.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/219612/drivelock)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/219612/219686/drivelock/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
14. **ThreatLocker** — 4.9/5 (87 reviews) — ThreatLocker is an endpoint protection platform that helps businesses secure networks and defend against cyber threats.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/195434/threatlocker-control)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/195434/219686/threatlocker-control/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
15. **ConnectWise SIEM** — 4.6/5 (52 reviews) — ConnectWise SIEM helps MSPs detect threats and resolve security issues across client environments with its security management system.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/214454/perch-security)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/214454/219686/perch-security/vs/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)

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