Best Endpoint Security (XDR/EDR) Software (2026)

SentinelOne provides autonomous AI-driven endpoint protection, EDR, and XDR with behavioral AI that detects and responds to threats without human intervention. Singularity Core starts around $6/endpoint/month; Complete at $8/endpoint. Competes directly with CrowdStrike.

CrowdStrike Falcon provides cloud-native endpoint protection, EDR, and XDR powered by the Threat Graph and machine learning. The 2024 global outage from a faulty sensor update affected 8.5 million Windows systems. Falcon Go at $5/endpoint; Falcon Enterprise at $15+/endpoint.

Cynet is an autonomous extended detection and response (XDR) platform targeting mid-market organizations, bundling EDR, UEBA, network analytics, and a 24/7 MDR service (CyberSOC) at a flat fee. Pricing starts around $6/endpoint/month including MDR.

Huntress is a managed security platform built for managed service providers (MSPs) and small-to-mid market businesses, providing threat hunting, EDR, and 24/7 SOC coverage. Pricing starts around $5/agent/month for MDR. Focused on MSP channel distribution.

ExtraHop Reveal(x) is a network detection and response (NDR) platform that analyzes network traffic in real time to detect threats, lateral movement, and anomalous behavior across cloud and on-premises environments. Darktrace and Vectra AI compete directly. Enterprise pricing; typically six figures.

Fortinet delivers enterprise network security via FortiGate NGFW, Fortinet Security Fabric, and a broad portfolio covering SD-WAN, SASE, endpoint, and cloud security. FortiGate appliances start under $1,000 for SMB; enterprise deals run six figures. 50+ security products under one fabric.

Sophos provides endpoint, firewall, and cloud security for mid-market and SMB, with Sophos Central as the unified management platform. Sophos MDR is a 24/7 managed detection and response service. Pricing through MSP and reseller channels; Intercept X starts around $28/endpoint/year.

Trellix (formed by the merger of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye in 2022) provides XDR, email security, endpoint protection, and network security for enterprises. Backed by Symphony Technology Group. Pricing varies by product; enterprise-only.

Cisco Secure (formerly Cisco Security) covers network security, endpoint protection (Cisco Secure Endpoint), SASE (Cisco+ Secure Connect), XDR, and SecureX platform for enterprise security operations. Part of Cisco's broader networking platform. Enterprise pricing through Cisco account teams.