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Microsoft Defender for Business vs Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender for Business

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Microsoft Sentinel

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FigureMicrosoft Defender for BusinessMicrosoft Sentinel
Price from$0.25/mo$3/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYes—
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
APIYes—
Plans published43
Spec score · Security Ratings Software8.6 (#1)6.5 (#25)
Spec score · Sales Compliance Software8.6 (#1)6.4 (#15)
Spec score · Records Management Software8.5 (#1)6.3 (#15)
Spec score · Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms8.5 (#1)6.4 (#17)
Spec score · OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software8.6 (#1)6.4 (#15)
Spec score · User and Entity Behavior Analytics Software8.7 (#1)6.5 (#15)
Spec score · Antivirus software9.0 (#7)6.0 (#114)
Spec score · Data Security Posture Management Software8.6 (#2)6.5 (#25)
Spec score · Managed Detection and Response Services8.4 (#2)6.3 (#26)
Spec score · Phishing Simulation Software8.5 (#2)6.3 (#22)
Spec score · Data Discovery and Classification Software8.5 (#2)6.4 (#22)
Spec score · Cloud Security Posture Management Software8.5 (#3)6.4 (#33)
Spec score · Cloud Access Security Broker Software8.5 (#2)6.4 (#14)
Spec score · Cloud Detection and Response Software8.5 (#2)6.4 (#15)
Spec score · SaaS Security Posture Management Software8.5 (#3)6.4 (#21)
Spec score · SIEM Software8.6 (#3)6.4 (#24)
Spec score · eDiscovery Software8.4 (#3)6.3 (#25)
Spec score · Vulnerability Scanning Software8.8 (#4)6.7 (#23)
Spec score · Database Vulnerability Scanners8.5 (#3)6.3 (#20)
Spec score · Identity Threat Detection and Response Software8.6 (#3)6.5 (#15)
Spec score · Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management Software8.6 (#3)6.4 (#19)
Spec score · Attack Surface Management Software8.4 (#4)6.2 (#30)
Spec score · Vulnerability Management Software8.6 (#4)6.5 (#23)
Spec score · Endpoint Protection Platforms8.5 (#4)6.3 (#21)
Spec score · Security Information and Event Management8.5 (#4)6.4 (#20)
Spec score · Data Lineage Tools8.4 (#6)6.3 (#35)
Spec score · Identity Governance Software8.6 (#4)6.5 (#20)
Spec score · Data Loss Prevention Software8.6 (#4)6.5 (#18)
Spec score · Mobile Threat Defense Software8.4 (#4)6.3 (#16)
Spec score · Antivirus for Mac8.4 (#8)6.3 (#28)
Spec score · Unified Endpoint Management Software8.5 (#6)6.4 (#23)
Spec score · Security Configuration Management Software8.5 (#6)6.4 (#24)
Spec score · Cloud Vulnerability Scanners8.5 (#6)6.4 (#24)
Spec score · Mobile Device Management Software8.5 (#6)6.4 (#23)
Spec score · Remote Support Software8.6 (#11)6.4 (#48)
Spec score · Business Antivirus Software8.4 (#6)6.3 (#18)
Spec score · Passkey Authentication Software8.5 (#14)6.4 (#43)
Spec score · Security Service Edge Software8.5 (#6)6.4 (#19)
Spec score · Single Sign-On Software8.5 (#9)6.4 (#26)
Spec score · Identity and Access Management Software8.5 (#12)6.4 (#37)
Spec score · Zero Trust Network Access Software8.5 (#11)6.3 (#34)
Spec score · Business VPN Software8.1 (#40)6.0 (#92)
Spec score · Remote desktop software8.1 (#71)6.0 (#134)
HeadquartersRedmond, Washington, United StatesRedmond, Washington, United States

Plans

Microsoft Defender for Business

  • Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
  • Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a year

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Microsoft Sentinel

  • Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
  • Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month

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