CrowdStrike Falcon vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Endpoint Security pricing comparison · 2026
CrowdStrike Falcon pricing ranges from $59.99–$184.99/per device/year, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ranges from $3–$5.2/per user/month. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically 96% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint both operate in the endpoint security category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | CrowdStrike Falcon | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Go | $59.99 /per device/year | $3 /per user/month |
| Pro | $99.99 /per device/year | $5.20 /per user/month |
| Enterprise | $184.99 /per device/year | — |
| Elite | Custom | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
CrowdStrike Falcon
4 scenarios$4,999.50/year ($99.99 × 50 endpoints)
Small Business (50 endpoints)
$80,000
Mid-Market Company (500 endpoints)
$85,000/year (approximately $160-$170 per endpoint with volume pricing)
$300,000
Enterprise Deployment (2,500 endpoints)
$400,000/year (approximately $120-$160 per endpoint with enterprise discounts and add-ons)
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
4 scenarios$900/year ($3 × 25 users × 12 months)
Small Business (25 users)
$12,480/year ($5.20 × 200 users × 12 months)
Mid-Sized Company (200 users)
$49,920/year ($5.20 × 1,000 × 12 months × 0.80 discount factor)
Enterprise with Volume Discount (1,000 users)
Market Intelligence
CrowdStrike Falcon
- Median annual cost
- $8,912
- Based on
- 21 deals
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Median annual cost
- $260
- Based on
- 30 deals