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# Compare NinjaOne vs Microsoft Defender XDR

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> Detailed comparison between NinjaOne and Microsoft Defender XDR. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | NinjaOne | Microsoft Defender XDR |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 289 | 61 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | - |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### NinjaOne

NinjaOne's Unified IT Operations Platform delivers endpoint management, autonomous patching, backup, and remote access in a single console to improve efficiency, increase resilience, and reduce spend.

### Microsoft Defender XDR

DevOps and Security Operations (SecOps) teams&#10;Security engineering teams&#10;IT teams&#10;CISOs and CTOs&#10;Red, Blue, and Purple Teams&#10;CSIRT \&amp; forensic teams&#10;Microsoft 365 administrators

## Key features

### NinjaOne

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Security
- Behavioural Analytics
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Monitoring
- Data Visualisation
- Encryption
- Endpoint Management
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Prioritisation
- Remediation Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Threat Response
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### Microsoft Defender XDR

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Security
- Behavioural Analytics
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Monitoring
- Data Visualisation
- Endpoint Management
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Prioritisation
- Remediation Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Threat Intelligence
- Threat Response
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

## Links

- [View NinjaOne Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/165889/ninjaone)
- [View Microsoft Defender XDR Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/219687/microsoft-365-defender)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/165889/219687/ninjaone/vs/microsoft-365-defender)

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