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Fortinet FortiGuard vs Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence comparison

Fortinet and Microsoft are both solutions in the Threat Intelligence Platforms category. Fortinet is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.4. Fortinet holds a 0.9% mindshare in TIPT, compared to Microsoft’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
Fortinet FortiGuard
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100% willing to recommend
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93% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGuard
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Defender Threat I...
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (10th), Microsoft Security Suite (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Threat Intelligence Platforms category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGuard is 0.9%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is 2.8%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Wan Amaniina Wan Yahya - PeerSpot reviewer
Offer efficiency and makes users feel secure
If I speak about the threat intelligence from Fortinet FortiGuard and its impact on your security responses, I would say that everything in the tool is based on the latest signatures, and the support team is also efficient. Most of the rules run properly with the tool. It is easy to use the tools and integration features and to implement them. The interface is quite user-friendly and easy to manage, and it is also easy to segment the rules and the actions that need to be taken. In the area of segmentation and security against vulnerabilities, based on the application, the IP address, and the source or destination is something that is enough for us. I can maintain and provide support for the product in our company. Only some specific updates need to be made to the product. We can manage the tool, and right now, it is working okay for us. I can't remember if the product provides any AI features to users. Some AI features are offered by the tool for the rules or anything that is based on the device itself. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
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TapabrataSamanta - PeerSpot reviewer
A cost-effective solution for monitoring and security but lacks supports for non-Microsoft products
There are weaknesses, and Microsoft is working on addressing them. Over the past three to four years, the ATP and other components have improved significantly, and the integration has also advanced. We are using third-party services. While we have Microsoft Threat Intelligence, which leverages Microsoft's facilities, we also utilize additional third-party threat intelligence. As of today, we don't completely rely on Microsoft for certain regions. This is an area where Microsoft needs to improve. Consequently, we use Anomali, a third-party threat intelligence provider. We integrate our product's intelligence with Anomali, from which we obtain threat insights. Microsoft products offer significant advantages, especially in the realm of threat intelligence. It works very well with Microsoft products. However, you might need additional services if you have non-Microsoft products in your environment. For instance, if you use Apple or Linux, Microsoft's solutions alone might not be sufficient. If they can work more effectively, especially with zero-day attack speed and other sophisticated threats, it will help us provide our customers with timely newsletters about new attacks.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and efficiency."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the insight it provides."
"They have a very transparent roadmap for the product."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
"The solution blocks incoming threats on the local PC or any cloud-based threats."
"I would rate Microsoft Defender ATP as nine out of ten."
"The product's anti-spam and malware-scanning features are useful. We scan email attachments, documents, and malicious codes."
"The product is useful when the end user downloads malware files."
"Offers easy integration with a cloud-based infrastructure"
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Cons

"If the tool can be cheaper or less expensive, it can be good for users."
"Some of the customization features could be improved by providing a portion of it as open source."
"From the telemetry data standpoint, I would prefer Defender data to be more open in future updates."
"The price could be improved."
"I would like to see more frequent updates, which is always better for security because of daily threats."
"A stable licensing model is absent"
"The price point is something they can improve slightly for those who don't have an M 365 E5."
"Technical support could be a bit better."
"We encounter problems connecting the product deployed on the user endpoints with the servers."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the tool's price as a six to seven."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The tool is expensive as a stand-alone solution. However, it is not cheap when you purchase it as a bundle."
"I rate the product's price a six or seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The product has multiple subscription models."
"Considering Microsoft is constantly changing licensing, I would give it a seven out of ten. It can be difficult to get your head around it, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)."
"The product’s pricing is worth it."
"It's reasonably priced, though there's room for further improvement."
"It is an expensive product."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGuard?
Price-wise, the product is not too cheap. I can say that the price is based on the product's quality. If one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the tool's price as a six to seven.
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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGuard?
If the tool can be cheaper or less expensive, it can be good for users.
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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiGuard?
I use the solution in my company to control SCP. I use the tool to set rules for vulnerability assessments and application rules, as well as segmentation for the DMZ.
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What do you like most about Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
It just runs in the background. I don't have to worry about, making sure it's Intelligence. So, you know, this kind of makes it very easy, have to worry about installing. It is easy to use.
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
From the telemetry data standpoint, I would prefer Defender data to be more open in future updates.
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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
We have tried Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. I have expertise with Microsoft Defender products. I am not familiar with Microsoft Defender for IoT because we did not use that in our environ...
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Overview

As cyber threats continue to grow and evolve, so does the need for innovative solutions and reliable threat intelligence. Using millions of global network sensors, FortiGuard Labs monitors the worldwide attack surface and employs artificial intelligence (AI) to mine that data for new threats, ensuring you are prepared for what’s coming.

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Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is a comprehensive security solution that provides organizations with real-time insights into the latest cyber threats. Leveraging advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, it offers proactive threat detection and response, enabling businesses to stay one step ahead of attackers. With Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, organizations gain access to a vast array of threat intelligence data, including indicators of compromise (IOCs), security incidents, and emerging threats. This data is collected from a wide range of sources, such as Microsoft's global sensor network, industry partners, and security researchers, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accuracy. The solution's advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms analyze this threat intelligence data in real-time, identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies that may indicate a potential security breach. By continuously monitoring the network and endpoints, Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence can quickly detect and respond to threats, minimizing the impact of attacks and reducing the time to remediation. 

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