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Critical Start MDR vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Both stand on managed detection and response services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Critical Start MDR if you want managed detection and response with around-the-clock analyst collaboration, broad log-source integrations, and multiple remediation options. Organizations comparing services on published pricing will need to request pricing, and those seeking incident response should note that the plan lists incident response as unavailable.
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| Critical Start MDR | Microsoft Defender for Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Microsoft Defender for Business |
| Website | criticalstart.com | microsoft.com |
| On managed detection and response services | #8 of 32 | #4 of 32 |
Critical Start MDR: what it does well
- Analyst collaboration and response are available 24x7x365.
- Critical alerts have a stated 10-minute notification SLA.
- Offers automatic, facilitated, and managed remediation.
- More than 100 log-source integrations are cited.
- MOBILESOC supports response actions on iOS and Android.
What to know first
- Pricing is available by request.
- The listed platforms are web, iOS, and Android.
Microsoft Defender for Business: what it does well
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