--- description: Review of Microsoft Defender XDR Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft Defender XDR | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [XDR Platforms (Extended Detection & Response)](/directory/4754/xdr-software/software) > [Microsoft Defender XDR](/software/417885/microsoft-365-defender) # Microsoft Defender XDR Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417885/microsoft-365-defender Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417885/microsoft-365-defender?page=2) > Microsoft 365 Defender is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered, cross-directory threat protection solution for Automatic threat detection, investigation and response alongside the single dashboard designed to reduce confusion, clutter, and alert fatigue, enable responders to rapidly identify new types and variants of malware while effectively mitigating known threats. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 62 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 62 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - AI/Machine Learning - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Escalation - Alerts/Notifications - Anomaly/Malware Detection - Application Security - Behavioural Analytics - Collaboration Tools - Continuous Monitoring - Data Collection - Data Visualisation - Endpoint Management - Endpoint Protection Software - Event Analysis - Prioritisation - Remediation Management - Root Cause Analysis ## Category - [XDR Platforms (Extended Detection & Response)](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4754/xdr-software/software) ## Related Categories - [XDR Platforms (Extended Detection & Response)](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4754/xdr-software/software) - [Endpoint Protection Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4777/endpoint-protection-software/software) - [Endpoint Detection and Response Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3977/edr/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This makes it very efficient since it detects possible threats that can seriously affect the performance of your computer. What I liked the most is that you can make the exams manual, or make them automatic to have your PC at 100% performance. Another thing that I liked a lot, is that you can analyze a program specifically to check if it has some kind of virus, and thus be able to get out of trouble, in general this software is quite essential for users to have a healthy computer. > > **Cons**: What can I say bad about this software, it is quite reliable as it is integrated with microsoft and the analysis it does is very helpful. > > Having this program integrated into the Microsoft service is very helpful because you can at any time scan your files and detect either threats or viruses, instead of having to buy an antivirus, which then basically do not have very helpful. ----- ### "Effective Data Protection Solution." — 5.0/5 > **Steven** | *13 April 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Data security with Microsoft 365 Defender is excellent and the user experience management also is incredible. Data processing is cost effective and the integration to other third party tools is amazing. The access control tools and alert functions are very responsive. > > **Cons**: None at all the Microsoft tool was easy to implement and the configuration also was very simple process. > > Excellent data quality managementctool and Agile work management and real time analytics generation this platform is effective. ----- ### "Microsoft review" — 3.0/5 > **Chinthaka** | *19 March 2022* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: i already use this and i like this because it makes my work easier. > > **Cons**: i already use this and i like this because it makes my work easier. ----- ### "Good enough but you can find better options" — 4.0/5 > **Luke** | *31 July 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it came free with our new laptops. Everything offered is pretty straightforward forward and it runs without interruptions in the background. Does not overload the system. > > **Cons**: Others offer the same for free (AVG). You can't plan scans. To perform simple tasks you have to click six-eight times. It looks outdated. It could have a more fun and friendly interface. > > Good but I doubt I will continue paying. ----- ### "Added security for your PC" — 4.0/5 > **Jermaine** | *13 December 2021* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the fact that Defender comes integrated with Windows. It offers protection against malware and is a great layer of added security. The interface is organized and allow for ease of use and additional features may be purchased for protection against more severe threats. > > **Cons**: Integrated version might not make a good stand alone defense against more severe threats ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417885/microsoft-365-defender?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417885/microsoft-365-defender) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data