Ranked list · EDR / XDR · 5 companies
Best EDR / XDR Software in 2026
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions provide endpoint security. EDR focuses on endpoint visibility and threat response, while XDR expands to cover multiple security layers for a more comprehensive defense.
SentinelOne includes an AI Security Assistant.
From $69.99/user/year
- · Cited 18× by AI engines (last 90d, across 4 engines)
- · Starting price: $69.99/user/year
- · Key features: AI-driven endpoint protection, Real-time threat detection, 14 days of data retention, AI Security Assistant, Identity Detection & Response
- · Strengths: Comprehensive endpoint protection; AI-driven threat response; Flexible pricing plans
CrowdStrike offers Mobile Device Protection.
Free tier · paid from $7.99/user/month
- · Cited 12× by AI engines (last 90d, across 3 engines)
- · Starting price: $7.99/user/month
- · Free tier available
- · Key features: Next-Gen Antivirus, Device Control, Mobile Device Protection, Firewall Management, Endpoint Detection and Response
- · Strengths: Simplified cybersecurity solutions; AI-powered protection against threats; Real-time threat detection
Trend Micro stands out in edr / xdr for Award-winning protection, 100% money-back guarantee, Trusted by millions.
From AU$39.95
- · Cited 15× by AI engines (last 90d, across 4 engines)
- · Starting price: AU$39.95
- · Key features: Award-winning protection, 100% money-back guarantee, Trusted by millions, 35 years of innovation
- · Strengths: Multiple subscription options; Strong customer support; Good device compatibility
ThreatDown stands out in edr / xdr for Incident Response, Next-gen AV, Device Control.
From $345/year
- · Cited 1× by AI engines (last 90d, across 1 engine)
- · Starting price: $345/year
- · Key features: Incident Response, Next-gen AV, Device Control, Application Block, Vulnerability Assessment
- · Strengths: AI-powered protection against various threats; Flexible pricing options with discounts; Comprehensive threat monitoring
Huntress stands out in edr / xdr for 24/7 threat detection and response, Fast, active remediation, Custom incident reporting.
From $8.99/month
- · Cited 3× by AI engines (last 90d, across 1 engine)
- · Starting price: $8.99/month
- · Key features: 24/7 threat detection and response, Fast, active remediation, Custom incident reporting, Free managed Antivirus, SOC-managed EDR technology
- · Strengths: Affordable pricing per endpoint; Elite 24/7 human monitoring; Transparent pricing model
How we rank
Composite score, weighted across five public signals from each company's published releases:
- · Recency (25%) — exponential decay from the most recent release
- · Volume (20%) — releases published in the last 90 days
- · GEO score (25%) — average AI-optimization score
- · Citations (20%) — confirmed AI-engine citations
- · Entities (10%) — entity richness per release