Choose Cynet or SentinelOne
Choose Cynet if
- SMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform
- Budget-conscious buyers wanting published transparent pricing with MDR included at no extra cost
- Companies wanting to consolidate tool sprawl by replacing EPP, EDR, NDR, UEBA, deception, and SOAR with one agent
- You need SaaS and Network coverage included in base pricing
Choose SentinelOne if
- Organizations already running SentinelOne Singularity wanting platform-native MDR without adding another vendor
- Government and regulated industries needing FedRAMP Moderate and High certified MDR with $1M breach warranty
- Teams prioritizing AI-first detection with Purple AI Athena and unique Windows Rollback ransomware recovery
- Breach warranty matters to you (SentinelOne offers one, Cynet does not)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Updated 2026-06-01
Fit. Both require replacing or committing to their own platform, but the buyer profile is very different. Cynet is built for SMB and mid-market teams that want EPP, EDR, NDR, UEBA, deception, SOAR and MDR in one agent. SentinelOne is built for mid-market and enterprise buyers already choosing the Singularity platform.
Response. Cynet's pricing is unusually transparent: $7-$10/endpoint/month with CyOps MDR included and a 20-endpoint minimum. SentinelOne publishes platform pricing at $179.99-$229.99/endpoint/year, but MDR pricing is separate, bundled, or custom depending on tier. That makes Cynet much easier to budget for smaller teams.
Cost and scope. SentinelOne has the stronger enterprise evidence package: FedRAMP Moderate and High, a $1M breach warranty, Purple AI Athena, Windows Rollback and strong MITRE managed-services results. Cynet has good platform reviews and transparent pricing, but no breach warranty, no included DFIR and less enterprise analyst validation. Choose Cynet when budget, all-in-one consolidation and published pricing matter more than enterprise credentials. Choose SentinelOne when you already run Singularity or need FedRAMP, warranty support and platform depth. Both create lock-in; the question is whether you want lower-cost consolidation or enterprise-grade Singularity commitment.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Cynet and SentinelOne?
Cynet is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SentinelOne is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Cynet covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 3 for SentinelOne.
How do Cynet and SentinelOne differ in response capabilities?
Cynet supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. SentinelOne supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Cynet pricing compare to SentinelOne?
Cynet pricing: $7-10/endpoint/month depending on tier. Elite is $7/endpoint/month (EPP+EDR+CyOps MDR). All-in-One is $10/endpoint/month (adds NDR, UEBA, Deception, SOAR, SSPM). Verified on cynet.com/packages. (20-seat minimum). SentinelOne pricing: SentinelOne platform pricing is separate from the MDR add-on. Third-party comparison data reports Vigilance MDR around $15-30+/endpoint/year, while SentinelOne public platform tiers and enterprise bundles remain separate or custom. Watch for with Cynet: 20-endpoint minimum ($140/month floor for Elite, $200/month for All-in-One); 1-year auto-renewing contracts standard, combined with platform lock-in makes exit disruptive. Watch for with SentinelOne: Platform license ($179.99-$229.99/endpoint/year) is required before MDR, significant prerequisite cost; MDR pricing is a bolt-on fee not shown on the public pricing page.