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# Compare Microsoft Defender XDR vs WatchGuard Endpoint Security

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Defender XDR and WatchGuard Endpoint Security. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Defender XDR | WatchGuard Endpoint Security |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 61 | 107 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | - | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | - | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft Defender XDR

DevOps and Security Operations (SecOps) teams&#10;Security engineering teams&#10;IT teams&#10;CISOs and CTOs&#10;Red, Blue, and Purple Teams&#10;CSIRT \&amp; forensic teams&#10;Microsoft 365 administrators

### WatchGuard Endpoint Security

WatchGuard Endpoint Security delivers the technologies required to stop advanced cyberattacks on endpoints, including next-gen antivirus, EDR, ThreatSync (XDR) and DNS filtering solutions.

## Key features

### Microsoft Defender XDR

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- Application Security
- Behavioral Analytics
- Continuous Monitoring
- Data Visualization
- Endpoint Management
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Event Analysis
- Prioritization
- Remediation Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Threat Intelligence
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### WatchGuard Endpoint Security

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- Application Security
- Behavioral Analytics
- Continuous Monitoring
- Customizable Reports
- Data Visualization
- Encryption
- Endpoint Management
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Event Analysis
- Prioritization
- Remediation Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Threat Intelligence
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

## Links

- [View Microsoft Defender XDR Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/219687/microsoft-365-defender)
- [View WatchGuard Endpoint Security Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1016317/watchguard-epdr)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/219687/1016317/microsoft-365-defender/vs/watchguard-epdr)

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