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Field Effect MDR vs Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Field Effect MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
3rd
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Defender Experts ...
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
22nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 3.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is 1.6%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Simon Cutler - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and improve our security team's efficiency and security posture
It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying. While it's fantastic that they're proactive in this area, the time commitment is significant. Integrating patching into their existing service offering would be a game-changer. I'd love to see a tool that aids sales discovery efforts when we engage new clients. Ideally, this internal tool would scan their network environment to identify potential risks and give us a comprehensive picture of their network infrastructure. This would be a huge asset in informing our sales strategies and showcasing our expertise.
GK
Provides security for organizations by detecting suspicious items
We use Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting to support customers by updating, scanning, and installing Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is an antivirus that has provided security for our organization. The solution helps to detect some suspicious items for us and our clients. The…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"What I like the most about Field Effect Covalence is the ease of deployment, the fact that it's cost-effective to roll out, and it is reasonable."
"The ARO alerts are helpful to use almost daily to get a sense of what actions we need to take to expedite security measures."
"It provides valuable insights into our IT environment, enabling us to improve reselling, upgrades, and customer management."
"We now have a single cybersecurity product that protects all of our threat services, and all the endpoints."
"It is easy to manage surveillance."
"There are user notifications about our cloud solutions and access, meaning authentication and possible breaches. Overall, the notifications and alerts are valuable. There are also new features like the DNS protection, which is quite good."
"One of the most useful and impressive features of the system is its detailed notification mechanism."
"Hackers are trying to breach a business when they least expect it - that's often at night, weekends, and holidays. Covalence never sleeps or misses a second of monitoring."
"The solution helps to detect some suspicious items for us and our clients."
 

Cons

"I'd suggest that Field Effect focus more on including things like phishing simulation and cybersecurity training."
"It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying."
"In terms of improvement, there are instances where the ARO responses are slightly slower than preferred."
"I'd love the price to be a little bit less."
"I have had a couple of challenges around updates to the agents where it seems it doesn't automatically replace older versions."
"In the AROs tab, if we encounter multiple duplicate recommendations, it would be helpful to be able to select and resolve or dismiss them all at once."
"One limitation is that if someone takes their laptop outside the office building, the DNS firewall provides minimal coverage, and we are unable to generate reports."
"While it's essential to stay informed about potential issues, the recurring notifications about past vulnerabilities can lead to confusion and may detract from our focus on current threats."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Field Effect Covalence's pricing is just right."
"The shift to a per-user pricing model and the introduction of a base price for the on-premises or virtual appliance has been particularly advantageous."
"It is on the high end, but it is worth it for the service that you get from them."
"The pricing is comparable to what else is out there."
"A top-tier competitor to Field Effect in Magic Quadrant that we had been using until our switch to Field Effect was a great product, but each capability had an additional charge. We had to license modules separately, and each of those add-ons had to be added onto its own consumption and agreement. It was a nightmare from a billing perspective because we had multiple agreements, and each one had a jagged anniversary or a renewal anniversary. It was a nightmare, whereas Field Effect MDR is one product."
"We were particularly impressed with their pricing model, which charges per user rather than per system."
"The pricing is fair and reasonable."
"It is a little pricey. It is a little on the high end, but we are continuing to use it. We signed the contract and have not canceled, so we find value in having it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
54%
Government
4%
Non Profit
4%
Retailer
4%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Field Effect Covalence?
It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Field Effect Covalence?
Pricing was initially a concern, but the recent updates have resolved that by offering a more accessible buying cost.
What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?
Some resources lack experience, but issues can be escalated to more knowledgeable contacts. Pricing needed improvement, which was addressed by reducing the buying cost recently. Like any product, s...
What do you like most about Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting?
The solution helps to detect some suspicious items for us and our clients.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting?
We use Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting to support customers by updating, scanning, and installing.
 

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