- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Best for: Teams already running Microsoft 365
It earns a place because it covers phones as well as desktops and servers, and many companies already own it through their Microsoft 365 license, so the first question is what you have paid for already. Its alerts flow into Microsoft's other security products, which suits a Microsoft-centric estate of any size. If you run a mixed stack, test how well its alerts reach the SIEM and SOAR you already use.
From Best Endpoint Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- Sophos EDR
Best for: Teams already running Sophos Endpoint
It belongs here for teams that already run Sophos Endpoint, because EDR turns on from the same console without a new agent. It fits teams of any size that want AI help ranking and summing up detections. You can also run it with Microsoft Defender as the protection agent, which helps if you are moving between the two.
From Best EDR Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
