Based on 465 AI answers · last 90 days

Best EDR / XDR for startups

Ranked by AI-assistant recommendations, with a free tier and low entry price weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.

  1. #1Cortex XDR

    64.5% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  2. #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

  3. #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

  4. #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

  5. #5Sophos

    54.8% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  6. #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

  7. #7Cynet

    16.1% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  8. #8Bitdefender GravityZone

    9.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  9. #9Cybereason

    6.5% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  10. #10Trellix

    6.5% AI citation rate(31 questions)

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