Darktrace vs SentinelOne
Buyer brief
Updated 2026-06-02
Darktrace fits buyers who care most about network behavior analytics, anomaly detection and optional OT coverage. SentinelOne fits buyers who want endpoint-led MDR with stronger platform validation and ransomware rollback.
SentinelOne has the clearer response story: contractual SLA, managed-services MITRE participation and a broader endpoint remediation model. Darktrace can contain network activity quickly, but its MDR has less public proof and less mature community feedback.
Darktrace usually becomes expensive as modules are added, and it offers no breach warranty. SentinelOne also requires platform commitment, but the buyer knows what ecosystem they are entering. If OT or network visibility is not the driver, SentinelOne is easier to justify.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Critical infrastructure and industrial environments needing OT/ICS security with protocol-agnostic detection | Organizations already running SentinelOne Singularity wanting platform-native MDR without adding another vendor |
| Price | Custom quote | MDR add-on est $15-30+/endpoint/yr; platform extra |
| Response authority | 3/6 actions · Configurable | 5/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Requires own platform |
| Data access | Full query access | Full query access |
| Warranty | None listed | Available |
- Best fit
- Critical infrastructure and industrial environments needing OT/ICS security with protocol-agnostic detection
- Price
- Custom quote
- Response authority
- 3/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- None listed
- Best fit
- Organizations already running SentinelOne Singularity wanting platform-native MDR without adding another vendor
- Price
- MDR add-on est $15-30+/endpoint/yr; platform extra
- Response authority
- 5/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- Available
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | DarktracePLATFORM | SentinelOnePLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Sentiment | Mixed | Positive |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Requires their platform |
| EDR integrations | CrowdStrikeMicrosoft Defender SentinelOne | SentinelOne |
| SIEM integrations | Microsoft Sentinel Splunk | Singularity AI SIEMIBM QRadarSwimlane Splunk |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: Optional add-onCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: LimitedSaaSSaaS: Optional add-onNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: CoveredSaaSSaaS: Optional add-onNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Not covered |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateContainCustom playbooks | IsolateKill processContainQuarantineCustom playbooks |
| IR included | Separate | Separate |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Not published. Reviewers report pricing in the upper market segment. | 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. |
| Minimum seats | None | None |
| Breach warranty | – | ✓ |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | Yes |
| Endpoints | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Identity | ~ Limited | ✓ Included |
| SaaS apps | + Optional | + Optional |
| Network | ✓ Included | + Optional |
| OT/ICS | + Optional | Not offered |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Custom quote. Pricing based on number of devices monitored and service tier selected. | Platform license + MDR bolt-on. Current platform tiers: Complete ($179.99/endpoint/year), Commercial ($229.99/endpoint/year), Enterprise (custom). MDR pricing not publicly disclosed. Enterprise tier includes MDR. |
| Hidden cost warnings | Full coverage (endpoint, cloud, email, OT) requires multiple separate modules that increase total cost significantly. High false positive rates require internal analyst time for tuning despite the MDR service. No free trial available to test before purchase. Steep learning curve may require professional services or extended onboarding | 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. IR not included in Essentials tier, only in Elite or as separate purchase. Data retention: 14 days (Complete), 30 days (Commercial), 90 days requires Enterprise tier. Platform-native lock-in, cannot use MDR with non-SentinelOne EDR |
| Data portability | Limited | Partial |
| Contract terms | Annual | Annual, Multi-year |
| Channels | EmailPortalTeamsSlackPhone | PortalEmail |
| Data access | Full query access | Full query access |
| Dedicated analyst | – | ✓ |
| SOC regions | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific |
| Onboarding | Not published | 1-2 weeks typical |
| Industry focus | Financial ServicesHealthcareManufacturingEnergyGovernmentCritical Infrastructure | Financial ServicesHealthcareGovernmentEducationManufacturing |
| MTTD | Not published | Not publicly disclosed for MDR service. |
| MTTR | Not published | 30-minute mean time to respond for Vigilance MDR (vendor-published public metric). MITRE Managed Services reported 47 minutes from detection to escalation in the evaluated scenario. Current Wayfinder public materials do not expose contractual response SLA terms. |
| Community view | Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice 2025 for NDR (4.8/5, 242 reviews). Practitioners praise Self-Learning AI for detecting novel threats and Antigena response speed. Consistent complaints about high false positive rates, expensive pricing, and steep learning curve. MDR service launched June 2024, so limited community feedback on the managed service specifically. | PeerSpot: Vigilance 8.6/10 but MDR market share declined 7.0% to 3.7% YoY (Feb 2026). G2: Vigilance Respond listing exists, 4.7/5 company rating. Gartner: Customers' Choice 2025 for XDR (97% recommend). MITRE Managed Services: 100% detection, best signal-to-noise ratio. Platform technology highly praised but MDR service gets mixed feedback, with support quality and false positive tuning as top complaints in 2026. |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRCSA STAR Level 1 | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001:2022FedRAMP ModerateFedRAMP HighIRAP (Australia)BSI C5:2020 (Germany) |
| Certifications | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001CSA STAR Level 1Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice 2025 (NDR) | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001:2022 (Schellman-certified)FedRAMP Moderate (Singularity Platform)FedRAMP High (Purple AI, CNAPP, Hyperautomation, May 2025)IRAP (Australia government security framework)BSI C5:2020 (Germany cloud computing compliance)MITRE ATT&CK: 100% detection, zero delays, 5 consecutive years (platform eval)MITRE Managed Services: 100% detection of 15 attack steps, best signal-to-noise ratio |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Data retention | Not published. Varies by module. | Singularity Complete: 14 days. Singularity Commercial: 30 days. Enterprise: 90 days. Extended retention available as add-on up to 3 years. |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between Darktrace and SentinelOne?
Darktrace 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). Darktrace covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 3 for SentinelOne.
How do Darktrace and SentinelOne differ in response capabilities?
Darktrace supports 3 autonomous actions (custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, network containment) and approval is configurable. SentinelOne supports 5 autonomous actions (custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable.
How does Darktrace pricing compare to SentinelOne?
Darktrace pricing: Not published. Reviewers report pricing in the upper market segment.. 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 Darktrace: Full coverage (endpoint, cloud, email, OT) requires multiple separate modules that increase total cost significantly; High false positive rates require internal analyst time for tuning despite the MDR service. 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.
Should I choose Darktrace or SentinelOne?
Choose Darktrace if: mid-market and enterprise organizations wanting AI-powered threat detection with autonomous response across diverse attack surfaces. Choose SentinelOne if: organizations already running SentinelOne Singularity wanting platform-native MDR without adding another vendor. Darktrace is not ideal for sMBs or budget-conscious buyers. Premium pricing, no trial, and no published pricing transparency.. SentinelOne is not ideal for organizations running CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or any non-SentinelOne EDR, platform-native lock-in.
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