Best EDR / XDR for small business
Ranked by how often AI assistants recommend the tool, with published entry pricing and a free or low-cost tier weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.
#1Cortex XDR
64.5% AI citation rate(31 questions)#2CrowdStrike
41.9% AI citation rate(31 questions)- From:
- $7.99/user/month
- Free tier:
- yes
Next-Gen Antivirus · Device Control · Mobile Device Protection
Simplified cybersecurity solutions · AI-powered protection against threats
#3SentinelOne
61.3% AI citation rate(31 questions)- From:
- $69.99/user/year
AI-driven endpoint protection · Real-time threat detection · 14 days of data retention
Comprehensive endpoint protection · AI-driven threat response
#4Trend Micro
51.6% AI citation rate(31 questions)- From:
- AU$39.95
Award-winning protection · 100% money-back guarantee · Trusted by millions
Multiple subscription options · Strong customer support
#5Sophos
54.8% AI citation rate(31 questions)#6Huntress
9.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)- From:
- $8.99/month
24/7 threat detection and response · Fast, active remediation · Custom incident reporting
Affordable pricing per endpoint · Elite 24/7 human monitoring
#7Cynet
16.1% AI citation rate(31 questions)#8Bitdefender GravityZone
9.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)#9Cybereason
6.5% AI citation rate(31 questions)#10Trellix
6.5% AI citation rate(31 questions)
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