CrowdStrike Falcon vs Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiEDR
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Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (12th)
CrowdStrike Falcon
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
112
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (3rd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Ransomware Protection (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (3rd)
Microsoft Exchange Online P...
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (3rd), Anti-Malware Tools (11th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the market share of Fortinet FortiEDR is 7.4% and it increased by 62.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of CrowdStrike Falcon is 17.4% and it increased by 19.3% compared to the previous year. The market share of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is 0.4% and it increased by 61.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
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Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
11.0%
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
33.8%
Email Security
7.4%
Anti-Malware Tools
5.6%
 

Featured Reviews

FS
Feb 2, 2024
Offers dashboard accessibility and effectively manages threat detection and response
Our security posture improved since implementing Fortinet FortiEDR in terms of our overall setup, as we've experienced significant enhancements. We now have streamlined operations, better dashboards, and improved monitoring capabilities, consolidating multiple functions into a single solution. Previously, we were managing three separate vendors alongside support from our IT arm and outsourced assistance. With FortiEDR, everything is integrated under one dashboard, making our processes more efficient. Fortinet FortiEDR effectively manages threat detection and response in our daily operations with great robustness. Previously, we had to rely on two separate Palo Alto devices for bandwidth management, both lacking real-time capabilities. Our search engine, detection engine, and database were also disjointed. However, with FortiEDR, we've achieved parity in functionality for both functions. Consequently, our bandwidth performance has seen a significant boost, providing users with a stable stream to work with. The implementation of automation has had a significant impact on our team's workload. As we operate shared services centers across the APAC region, having this infrastructure in place has provided us with visibility across all three sites. This visibility, facilitated by automation, is particularly beneficial for higher management and decision-makers. It's a notable advancement for our operations. FortiEDR has played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of breaches within our healthcare IT industry. Given the vast amount of data we handle and the real-time nature of data processing via APIs and centralized databases, FortiEDR has streamlined our operations. It allows us to process data at our own pace without encountering significant obstacles or requiring extensive workarounds. Essentially, it has provided us with a seamless transition between sandbox and production environments, making our workflow smoother and more efficient.
DK
May 10, 2024
Proactively blocks threats, provides insights, and integrates seamlessly
We use CrowdStrike Falcon for intrusion prevention management CrowdStrike Falcon proactively blocks threats and provides us with insights. CrowdStrike Falcon integration is seamless. The endpoint and server management are the most valuable features of CrowdStrike Falcon. CrowdStrike Falcon's…
ElvisHenriquez - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 4, 2023
Scalable solution with great admin interface but issues with impersonisation
I primarily use Online Protection for technical support Online Protection has allowed our customers to keep their data on our site using the DLP the solution offers. Online Protection's most valuable feature is its admin interface. Online Protection has an issue in that it doesn't provide an…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The main thing is that I feel safe. Because the processes that have been used to get a handle on the attackers are much better than other competitors"
"Exceptions are easy to create and the interface is easy to follow with a nice appearance."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"Additionally, when it comes to EDR, there are more tools available to assist with client work."
"The features that I have found most valuable are the ability to customize it and to reduce its size. It lets you run in a very small window in terms of memory and resources on legacy cash registers."
"Fortinet FortiEDR made our clients feel secure and more at ease, knowing that they had an EDR solution that would close the gap in their security posture."
"The price is low and quite competitive with others."
"NGAV and EDR features are outstanding."
"Everything we've done with CrowdStrike is due to Arctic Wolf. We don't even need to get alerts from CrowdStrike anymore. It'll send those to Arctic Wolf, and then Arctic Wolf analyzes those and let us know if there's a major issue."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"The 10 hours a week that we are freeing up from having to manage and monitor our AV solution has really allowed us to focus on other areas of the business. This has been a huge return on investment."
"CrowdStrike Falcon has done an excellent job at detecting breaches. It has allowed us to stay in business and keep our systems up."
"We are happy with CloudStrike's ease of use and touch notification."
"The CS falcon agent is a lightweight agent compared with other agents of EDR products."
"The stability is good; we haven't experienced any glitches or bugs."
"The feature I like the most is the solution's detection."
"I like the product's ZAP feature."
"The initial setup of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection was easy."
"In general, my company is happy with Microsoft support...My company hasn't faced any stability issues with the solution."
"Online Protection's most valuable feature is its admin interface."
"The solution's stability is very, very good. I didn't face any problems in the last year."
"It offers great security against malware and other threats."
"The solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning, so you don't need train it to detect something. The detection and response times are short. It's an excellent product."
"You can use the product to create special accounts."
 

Cons

"Everything with Fortinet having to do with their cloud services. They need to invest more in their internal infrastructure that they are running in the cloud. One of the things I find with their cloud environment compared to others' is that they go cheap on the equipment. So it causes some performance degradation."
"The solution is not user-friendly."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"I haven't seen the use of AI in the solution."
"We'd like to see more one-to-one product presentations for the distribution channels."
"ZTNA can improve latency."
"We've encountered challenges during API deployment, occasionally resulting in unstable environments."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"We'd like to see more integration capabilities."
"I have experience with a product called SentinelOne, which has a feature that allows for the customization of query languages. I would like to see such a feature for CloudStrike."
"CrowdStrike should provide better visibility in its reporting. There should be more forensic details about detected threats."
"CrowdStrike should add support for ransomware protection."
"CrowdStrike Falcon could improve by adding manual scanning or serverless scanning. It is not available at this time."
"CrowdStrike Falcon by itself does not supply in-depth reporting."
"CrowdStrike needs to quit making up stuff about its features and functionality to bash its competition."
"The support for different OS versions needs improvement because sometimes due to business conditions, updating our OS is impossible."
"When the product is being updated, it changes some of the setups. The support team is also not good."
"They should specify the difference between Defender for Office 365 and Exchange Online Protection."
"The solution must improve the user experience."
"The solution can be complex at times. It would be nice to have the on-server version. It needs to improve the stability as well."
"The product could be more stable. Microsoft products could be more stable because sometimes, even though they are updating some things, we cannot find those updates."
"Performance and speed should continue to be improved."
"Not all settings can be configured automatically and most still require manual configuration. However, there is an automation tool available that can be used to input all the configurations either as a script or a tool it would be helpful."
"Microsoft 365 Defender and EOP policies are stable with the proper license. However, with the basic policy, it's hard to say it's stable due to configuration limitations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is typical for enterprises and fairly priced."
"The price is comprable to other endpoint security solutions."
"It's moderately priced, neither cheap nor expensive."
"I know it is tough to get big budget additions up front, but I highly recommend deploying environment wide and adding the forensic service."
"The hardware costs about €100,000 and about €20,000 annually for access."
"Fortinet FortiEDR has a yearly subscription."
"The pricing is good."
"While the cost may have been high, we view it as a worthwhile investment due to Fortinet's reliability and long-term performance."
"The pricing and licensing are reasonable. I don't think we are getting charged more than what it is worth. It is fair, but I do not like how it is a la carte. I realize they do that so other organizations can buy and get the agent, getting it cheaper than you could otherwise. However, if you want the main core package, which has all the main features with the exception of maybe the multi-cloud protections, that can get pricier for an organization. So, you have to pick and choose what you want. I do not care for a la carte pricing."
"As I'm part of the technical team, not the budgeting team, I don't have information on CrowdStrike Falcon pricing."
"Our licensing fees were between $50,000 and $60,000 per year, which was pretty expensive for a small business."
"There is an annual license required to use this solution."
"CrowdStrike is well priced. On a yearly basis, it costs between $60 and $100 per user."
"We pay 40,000 dirhams per 100 users."
"It's an expensive solution but you get a very good product for the price. Compared to other products, SentinelOne is definitely cheaper and the Microsoft E5 package is probably more expensive. Not many companies are willing to purchase CrowdStrike Falcon in Turkey due to the cost, but the market is changing."
"CrowdStrike Falcon is more expensive than other EDR solutions with similar features."
"The pricing for the solution depends on what you are trying to achieve with the use of the product, but I know that it is not a cheaply priced product. Yearly payments have to be made towards the licensing fees of the solution."
"The solution's pricing is subscription-based rather than a yearly licensing cost. Pricing is based on the size of the environment and company and can be expensive."
"Regarding the price, it's comparable to other service providers. We've also looked at Check Point's offerings, and the pricing doesn't seem to be an issue."
"The price could be lower."
"Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is a good solution at an affordable price. It is a good investment."
"It is a low-price solution."
"Apart from the license fee for the solution, there are no additional costs."
"The price of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protectio...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiEDR?
We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiEDR?
We license it per employee, so as long as the employee count remains the same, the licensing won't change. We have it...
Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. CrowdStrike Falcon Both Cortex XDR and Crowd Strike Falcon offer cloud-based solutions th...
How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?
Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing u...
How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?
The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never pu...
What do you like most about Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
We face challenges with reporting features and the lack of a proper dashboard in Microsoft's portal. There's no graph...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The main use case is to block suspicious links in emails. However, some functionalities like SIPP attachment are not ...
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR
Microsoft EOP, MS Exchange Online Protection
 

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