CrowdStrike Falcon vs. Microsoft Defender for Identity

CrowdStrike Falcon

299 Reviews and Ratings

Microsoft Defender for Identity

11 Reviews and Ratings

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
CrowdStrike Falcon	Score9.1 out of 10	N/A	CrowdStrike offers the Falcon Endpoint Protection suite, an antivirus and endpoint protection system emphasizing threat detection, machine learning malware detection, and signature free updating. Additionally the available Falcon Spotlight module delivers vulnerability assessment with no performance impact, no additional agents, hardware, scheduled scans, firewall exceptions or admin credentials.	$59.99 per endpoint/month (minimum number of endpoints applies)
Microsoft Defender for Identity	Score7.7 out of 10	N/A	Microsoft Defender for Identity (formerly Azure Advanced Threat Protection, also known as Azure ATP) is a cloud-based security solution that leverages on-premises Active Directory signals to identify, detect, and investigate advanced threats, compromised identities, and malicious insider actions directed at the organization.	N/A

Pricing

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Falcon Go (Small Business): $59.99
per endpoint/month (minimum number of endpoints applies)
Falcon Go (Small Business): $59.99
Falcon Pro: $99.99
per endpoint/month (for 5-250 endpoints, billed annually)
Falcon Enterprise: $184.99
per endpoint/month (minimum number of endpoints applies)

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Pricing Offerings
CrowdStrike Falcon	Microsoft Defender for Identity
Free Trial
Yes	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes	No

No setup fee

No setup fee

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Community Pulse
Key User Insights
	CrowdStrike Falcon	Microsoft Defender for Identity
Considered Both Products	CrowdStrike No answer on this topic	Microsoft No answer on this topic
	Would buy again
	100% Would buy again 70 Answers	No answers on this topic
	Delivers good value for the price
	97% Delivers good value for the price 65 Answers	No answers on this topic
	Happy with the feature set
	100% Happy with the feature set 70 Answers	No answers on this topic
	Lived up to sales and marketing promises
	97% Lived up to sales and marketing promises 60 Answers	No answers on this topic
	Implementation went as expected
97% Implementation went as expected 63 Answers	No answers on this topic

Features

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Comparison of Endpoint Security features of CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender for Identity
Feature	CrowdStrike Falcon 9.1 85 Ratings 6% above category average	Microsoft Defender for Identity - Ratings
Anti-Exploit Technology	9.577 Ratings	00 Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)	9.783 Ratings	00 Ratings
Centralized Management	9.784 Ratings	00 Ratings
Hybrid Deployment Support	8.24 Ratings	00 Ratings
Infection Remediation	9.480 Ratings	00 Ratings
Vulnerability Management	7.763 Ratings	00 Ratings
Malware Detection	9.483 Ratings	00 Ratings

User Ratings
	CrowdStrike Falcon	Microsoft Defender for Identity
Likelihood to Recommend	9.6 (88 ratings)	7.0 (1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	10.0 (3 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Usability	10.0 (2 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Support Rating	10.0 (9 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
In-Person Training	9.0 (1 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Implementation Rating	10.0 (1 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	CrowdStrike Falcon	Microsoft Defender for Identity
Likelihood to Recommend	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft Microsoft Defender for Identity is a great solution for each company that has an Active Directory. It fills in the blanks for Identity related incidents that are being missed in the XDR platform. To get a full view on identity risks it is an essential component 🛡 Arjan Stijntjes Security Consultant Read full review
Pros	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft detect threats and suspicious activities pro-active measurements on possible breaches identity security posture 🛡 Arjan Stijntjes Security Consultant Read full review
Cons	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft setup can be complicated, with AD complexity Sometimes the load on DCs is pretty high, leading to performance issues Better tuning options for preventing false-positive/bening alerts 🛡 Arjan Stijntjes Security Consultant Read full review
Likelihood to Renew	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft No answers on this topic
Usability	CrowdStrike I think it is a complete and very trustful XDR platform, with very few False Positives. It is very well supported by highly skilled professionals on all levels: from pre-sales engineers, Customer Account Managers and support engineers. Incentivized Fotis Mastakas Fotis Mastakas Read full review	Microsoft No answers on this topic
Support Rating	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft No answers on this topic
In-Person Training	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft No answers on this topic
Online Training	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	CrowdStrike No answers on this topic	Microsoft Microsoft Defender for Identity is more specialized on the Identity platform, it is a single solution compared to a multi-solution. The integration is better when using the XDR suite in combination with Sentinel. Microsoft Defender for Identity gives a better overview of the security posture 🛡 Arjan Stijntjes Security Consultant Read full review
Return on Investment	CrowdStrike CrowdStrike Falcon's proactive threat mitigation has significantly reduced the risk of successful cyber attacks, resulting in tangible savings related to potential data breaches or system compromises. The cloud-native architecture and automated features have improved operational efficiency. The platform's real-time visibility and threat hunting capabilities have drastically improved incident response times. Incentivized James Dilley System Administrator Read full review	Microsoft Cost impact was pretty high Learning curve, needed time (money) for training Greatly improved detections and gives more insights 🛡 Arjan Stijntjes Security Consultant Read full review
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