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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Alternatives

4.0(52 Ratings)

Considering alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint? See what this market Microsoft Defender for Endpoint users also considered in their purchasing decision. When evaluating different solutions, potential buyers compare competencies in categories such as evaluation and contracting, integration and deployment, service and support, and specific product capabilities.

Check out real reviews verified by Gartner to see how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compares to its competitors and find the best software or service for your organization.

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1. Harmony Mobile

By Check Point Software Technologies

4.4
(195 Ratings)
It’s a lifesaver for catching those nasty phishing links in your texts, though the local VPN can occasionally slow your Wi-Fi. If you’re the one setting it up, be ready for some technical headaches since the documentation isn't the friendliest.Read all insights and reviews for Harmony Mobile
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2. Singularity Mobile

By SentinelOne

4.6
(159 Ratings)
It added a layer of mobile security I didn't know we needed, especially useful for filed engineers and remote access Read all insights and reviews for Singularity Mobile
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3. Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security

By Lookout

4.6
(92 Ratings)
Easy to install, silent and very lightweight for the devicesRead all insights and reviews for Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security
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4. GlobalProtect

By Palo Alto Networks

4.4
(84 Ratings)
Overall good. Sometimes the connection is unstable which is a bit frustratingRead all insights and reviews for GlobalProtect
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5. Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile

By Broadcom

4.2
(75 Ratings)
Excellent Product to manage and secure your work and personal mobiles. Reporting is excellent and the alerts are very helpful Dashboards showing all events and integrations to Azure are easy to setup Read all insights and reviews for Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile
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6. CrowdStrike Falcon

By CrowdStrike

4.5
(65 Ratings)
CrowdStrike Falcon Mobile Threat Defense has been a solid addition to our overall endpoint security, offering strong mobile coverage without adding complexity. The deployment process was fast and agent performance onIos and Andriod devices was lightweight, with excellent battery optimization and minimal user disruption. What worked particularly wwell is its real-time mobile threat detection-identifying malicious apps, phishing links, and network-level attacks almost instantly. Integration with Microsoft Intune makes device policy enforcement seamless, improving mobile compliance posture across the organization. The Falcon console offers unified visibility across mobile and traditional endpoints, which simplifies security management and incident triage. However, areas for improvement include report customization, alert tuning for less severe risks, and occasional delays in synchronization with third-party MDMs. Overall, it's effective for managing mobile threats in enterprise-scale deployments, balancing usability with advanced AI-driven protection.Read all insights and reviews for CrowdStrike Falcon
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7. Sophos Intercept X for Mobile

By Sophos

4.4
(64 Ratings)
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile offers an excellent overall experience : an intuitive interface, reliable protection against malware and phishing, lightweight performance without slowing down the device, and useful extra features such as WI-FI security and app control. All this comes with regular updates and easy management, even in a corporate environment.Read all insights and reviews for Sophos Intercept X for Mobile
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8. Zimperium Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)

By Zimperium

4.4
(59 Ratings)
We have successfully deployed the Zimperium MTD platform to all our users, mandating its use on all phones connected to our environment. The deployment was relatively straightforward - We encountered a few challenged particularly with devices running less common Android distributions. Some of our users also raised concerned about potential invasion of privacy, especially if the app is installed on personal phones via a MAM policy.Read all insights and reviews for Zimperium Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)
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Top Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Harmony Mobile
  • Singularity Mobile
  • Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security
  • GlobalProtect
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile
  • CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Sophos Intercept X for Mobile
  • Zimperium Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)

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