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SentinelOne Singularity alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll endpoint security and EDR

Top picks

  • CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    Best overall

    CrowdStrike Falcon

    Starting price: $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)

  • Bitdefender logo

    Best free option

    Bitdefender

    Total Security plan: $59.99 a year, 1 member, up to 5 devices

  • Wazuh logo

    Best open source

    Wazuh

    Cloud starting price: $571/month (up to 100 agents)

Common reasons people leave SentinelOne Singularity: annual per-endpoint pricing is higher than Microsoft Defender bundled in Microsoft 365, and enterprise tier and add-ons need a sales quote. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SentinelOne Singularity, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CrowdStrike Falcon currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CrowdStrike Falcon logoCrowdStrike FalconPaid$59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +17 of 783.8
2SoSophos EndpointPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 471.3
3Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logoMicrosoft Defender for EndpointPaid$3 per user/month, paid yearly (Defender for Business)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 764.8
4Bitdefender logoBitdefenderFree plan + paid$59.99 a year, 1 member, up to 5 devicesNoWindows, macOS, Android +18 of 851.2
5Malwarebytes logoMalwarebytesFree plan + paid$59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices)NoWindows, macOS, Android +16 of 650.0
6Wazuh logoWazuhOpen source$571/month (up to 100 agents)YesWeb, Linux, Windows +24 of 449.0
7Cortex XDR logoCortex XDRPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 542.3
8Cybereason logoCybereasonPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 442.3
  1. CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    1. CrowdStrike FalconTop pick

    Best for: Businesses of any size that want a top-tier EDR, from self-serve bundles to managed detection

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    83.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    Market-leading EDR with self-serve bundles from Falcon Go for small businesses.

    Pros

    • Self-serve bundles with published per-device prices
    • Single lightweight sensor for Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Managed detection and response available for teams without a SOC
    • 15-day free trial without a credit card

    Cons

    • Costs climb quickly as you add modules beyond the bundles
    • Falcon Go is capped at 100 devices
    • A faulty update in July 2024 caused a worldwide Windows outage
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CrowdStrike Falcon a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly billing
    From $7.99 per device/month (Falcon Go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days, no card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Go device limit
    100 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Pro plan
    $99.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Enterprise plan
    $184.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. So

    2. Sophos Endpoint

    Best for: Small and mid-size organisations buying through an IT partner, often alongside Sophos MDR or firewalls

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    71.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    Partner-led option with CryptoGuard rollback and a well-known MDR service.

    Pros

    • CryptoGuard detects ransomware encryption and rolls files back
    • One agent for Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints and servers
    • Optional 24/7 managed detection and response from Sophos
    • 30-day free trial

    Cons

    • No published prices; bought through partners
    • EDR and XDR features cost extra over the base product
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sophos Endpoint a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware rollback
    CryptoGuard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Exploit mitigations
    60+ on by default
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

    3. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Best for: Microsoft 365 organisations that want EDR integrated with Intune, Entra ID and Defender XDR

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    Cheaper for Microsoft 365 E5 customers, since it's already included.

    Pros

    • Included in Microsoft 365 E5, so many companies already own it
    • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
    • Automatic attack disruption and native Intune integration

    Cons

    • Plan 1, Plan 2 and Defender for Business licensing is confusing
    • Best experience assumes the wider Microsoft security stack
    • Advanced hunting and some features need Plan 2 or E5
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licensing options
    Plan 1, Plan 2, Defender for Business
    Checked Nov 8, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Included in
    Microsoft 365 E5
    Checked Nov 8, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware disruption
    Automatic attack disruption
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $3 per user/month, paid yearly (Defender for Business)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Defender Suite plan
    $12 per user/month, paid yearly (needs Microsoft 365 E3)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 Business Premium plan
    $22 per user/month, paid yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Bitdefender logo

    4. Bitdefender

    Best for: Windows users who want a quiet, high-scoring free antivirus with an upgrade path

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    Its GravityZone business line offers EDR and XDR, often at lower per-endpoint prices for smaller fleets.

    Pros

    • Free Windows edition with no time limit and few alerts
    • Basic VPN included even in the free version
    • Total Security covers up to 10 devices across four platforms

    Cons

    • Free edition is Windows only
    • Free VPN is capped at 200 MB a day
    • Paid plans renew at a higher price than the first year
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bitdefender a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free version
    Yes, Windows only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    No time limit
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free VPN allowance
    200 MB per day
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms (Total Security)
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS; up to 10 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Total Security plan
    $59.99 a year, 1 member, up to 5 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium Security plan
    $79.99 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Antivirus Plus Multiplatform plan
    $29.99 a year, 3 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, Windows only, no time limit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Malwarebytes logo

    5. Malwarebytes

    Best for: People who want a familiar anti-malware scanner across several platforms

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    Business EDR under the ThreatDown name, simpler to run for small IT teams without a SOC.

    Pros

    • Free scanner is handy for cleaning up an already infected machine
    • One subscription covers Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices
    • Paid plans include a scam and ad blocking browser extension

    Cons

    • Real-time protection requires a paid subscription
    • Higher tiers bundle a VPN and identity services some people won't need
    • Feature set differs between operating systems
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Malwarebytes a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free version
    Cleanup scanner
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    60 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $79.99 a year, adds VPN
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard Family plan
    $119.99 a year, 10 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Wazuh logo

    6. Wazuh

    Best for: Security teams wanting a free, self-hosted SIEM and endpoint monitoring platform.

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    Free, open-source XDR and SIEM with endpoint agents you host yourself, for teams with in-house skills.

    Pros

    • SIEM, endpoint monitoring, vulnerability detection and compliance in one platform
    • No licence cost when self-hosted
    • Agents for servers, desktops and cloud workloads
    • Optional managed cloud with a free trial

    Cons

    • Self-hosting the server, indexer and dashboard takes real setup and tuning
    • Managed cloud plans start at several hundred dollars a month
    • Default rules can be noisy until tuned
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wazuh a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wazuh.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License cost
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wazuh.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wazuh.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud starting price
    $571/month (up to 100 agents)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wazuh.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Cortex XDR logo

    7. Cortex XDR

    Best for: Security teams that want endpoint protection plus cross-source detection, especially if they already use Palo Alto

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    XDR that links endpoint, network, cloud and identity data, ideal alongside Palo Alto firewalls.

    Pros

    • Correlates endpoint, network, cloud, identity and email data in one incident view
    • Custom detection rules and a REST API for alerts and incidents
    • Optional Unit 42 managed detection and response inside the same tenant
    • Fits neatly with other Palo Alto firewalls and Cortex products

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you have to go through sales or a partner
    • Built for trained security analysts, so small IT teams may find it heavy
    • Gets most of its value when paired with other Palo Alto products
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cortex XDR a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Data sources
    Endpoint, network, cloud, identity and email
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API for alerts and incidents
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom detection rules
    BIOCs, IOCs and correlation rules
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed service
    Unit 42 MDR runs inside the Cortex XDR tenant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Google Security Operations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
  8. Cybereason logo

    8. CybereasonAcquired

    Best for: Security teams that want correlated attack stories and an optional managed service

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from SentinelOne Singularity

    Correlated MalOp attack stories and a managed option backed by LevelBlue.

    Pros

    • MalOp view groups related alerts into one attack story
    • One-click or automated response actions
    • Can be self-run, co-managed or fully managed

    Cons

    • Ownership change to LevelBlue adds roadmap uncertainty
    • No public pricing
    • Aimed at larger organisations rather than small businesses
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cybereason a good SentinelOne Singularity alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    LevelBlue
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Acquisition
    Completed by LevelBlue
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customer access
    Continues
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Attack correlation
    MalOp engine
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for most people

CrowdStrike Falcon

Market-leading EDR with self-serve bundles from Falcon Go for small businesses.

Wazuh logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for a free option

Wazuh

Free, open-source XDR and SIEM with endpoint agents you host yourself, for teams with in-house skills.

Bitdefender logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bitdefender

Its GravityZone business line offers EDR and XDR, often at lower per-endpoint prices for smaller fleets.

Wazuh logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for open source

Wazuh

Free, open-source XDR and SIEM with endpoint agents you host yourself, for teams with in-house skills.

Cybereason logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for self-hosting

Cybereason

Correlated MalOp attack stories and a managed option backed by LevelBlue.

So

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for Mac

Sophos Endpoint

Partner-led option with CryptoGuard rollback and a well-known MDR service.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for Windows

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Cheaper for Microsoft 365 E5 customers, since it's already included.

Cortex XDR logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for Linux

Cortex XDR

XDR that links endpoint, network, cloud and identity data, ideal alongside Palo Alto firewalls.

Malwarebytes logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for iPhone and Android

Malwarebytes

Business EDR under the ThreatDown name, simpler to run for small IT teams without a SOC.

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

Best SentinelOne Singularity alternative for working in the browser

CrowdStrike Falcon

Market-leading EDR with self-serve bundles from Falcon Go for small businesses.

SentinelOne Singularity alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SentinelOne Singularity?

CrowdStrike Falcon ranks first right now. Market-leading EDR with self-serve bundles from Falcon Go for small businesses. Sophos Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint follow it in our ranking.

SentinelOne Singularity vs CrowdStrike Falcon: what's the difference?

Both SentinelOne Singularity and CrowdStrike Falcon are paid products. Verified prices: SentinelOne Singularity $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete), CrowdStrike Falcon $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually). Only SentinelOne Singularity runs on iOS and Android.

Is SentinelOne Singularity free?

SentinelOne Singularity is a paid product. Singularity Complete: $179.99 per endpoint/year; Singularity Commercial: $229.99 per endpoint/year; Starting price: $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete); Singularity Commercial plan: $229.99 per endpoint/year. Checked on SentinelOne Singularity's own site, November 2026.

How much do SentinelOne Singularity alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked SentinelOne Singularity alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon, $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually); Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, $3 per user/month, paid yearly (Defender for Business); Bitdefender, $59.99 a year, 1 member, up to 5 devices; Malwarebytes, $59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices); Wazuh, $571/month (up to 100 agents). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to SentinelOne Singularity?

Yes. Bitdefender (free plan + paid), Malwarebytes (free plan + paid) and Wazuh (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SentinelOne Singularity?

Yes: Wazuh. Wazuh can also be self-hosted.

Which SentinelOne Singularity alternatives work on Linux?

CrowdStrike Falcon, Sophos Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Wazuh and Cortex XDR run on Linux.

Why do people switch from SentinelOne Singularity?

The complaints we hear most: annual per-endpoint pricing is higher than Microsoft Defender bundled in Microsoft 365; enterprise tier and add-ons need a sales quote; feature depth is aimed at teams with security analysts.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SentinelOne Singularity, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.