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# Compare CrowdStrike vs Microsoft Defender XDR

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> Detailed comparison between CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender XDR. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | CrowdStrike | Microsoft Defender XDR |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 55 | 61 |
| **Starting Price** | US$8.99 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | - |
| **Training** | In Person, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### CrowdStrike

From Fortune 50 companies to SMB.

### Microsoft Defender XDR

DevOps and Security Operations (SecOps) teams&#10;Security engineering teams&#10;IT teams&#10;CISOs and CTOs&#10;Red, Blue, and Purple Teams&#10;CSIRT \&amp; forensic teams&#10;Microsoft 365 administrators

## Key features

### CrowdStrike

- AI/Machine Learning
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- Application Security
- Behavioral Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Endpoint Management
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Event Analysis
- Prioritization
- Remediation Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Threat Intelligence
- Threat Response
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### Microsoft Defender XDR

- AI/Machine Learning
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- Application Security
- Behavioral Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Endpoint Management
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Event Analysis
- Prioritization
- Remediation Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Threat Intelligence
- Threat Response
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

## Links

- [View CrowdStrike Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/147662/crowdstrike-falcon)
- [View Microsoft Defender XDR Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/219687/microsoft-365-defender)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/147662/219687/crowdstrike-falcon/vs/microsoft-365-defender)

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