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Head-to-head · Endpoint Security Software

Elastic Defend vs FortiEndpoint

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Elastic Defend #5 in Endpoint Security Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Elastic
FortiEndpoint #6 in Endpoint Security Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Fortinet

Elastic Defend leads on 1 check, FortiEndpoint on 3, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreElastic Defend · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Elastic Defend
  • Most featuresFortiEndpoint · 3 of 5

Elastic Defend scores higher on our rubric for endpoint security software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Elastic Defend offers free plan; FortiEndpoint doesn't. FortiEndpoint offers edr included; Elastic Defend doesn't publish it. FortiEndpoint offers xdr included; Elastic Defend doesn't publish it. FortiEndpoint offers ransomware protection; Elastic Defend doesn't publish it.

Elastic Defend is the better fit for teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan. FortiEndpoint is the better fit for organizations using Fortinet security products.

  • Elastic Defend fits best

    Teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan

  • FortiEndpoint fits best

    Organizations using Fortinet security products

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Side by side

Feature Elastic Defend 8.9/10 Visit ↗ FortiEndpoint 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Endpoint Security Software #6 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for Teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan Organizations using Fortinet security products
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Elastic Defend 0/5 · FortiEndpoint 3/5
EDR included Not published ✓ (best)
XDR included Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile protection Not published Not published
Server protection Not published Not published
Ransomware protection Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not published Windows, macOS, Linux
Entry-plan endpoint limit Not published 25 endpoints
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes endpoint protection capabilities
  • Investigate alerts with process trees, timelines, and endpoint telemetry
  • Respond by isolating hosts or terminating processes
  • Combines malware, ransomware, and exploit protection with behavior-based EDR
  • Adds vulnerability remediation, virtual patching, rollback, and threat hunting
  • Fortinet Security Fabric integration connects endpoint management to its ecosystem
Cons
  • Verified endpoint coverage is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Capabilities vary by subscription or project tier
  • Serverless pricing is usage-based and depends on workload
  • Quote-based pricing makes budget comparisons harder
  • EDR and XDR capabilities vary by license tier
  • Coverage is focused on desktop operating systems
Our verdict

Elastic Defend is an endpoint protection integration managed through Elastic Agent and Fleet, for security teams monitoring Windows, macOS, and Linux hosts. It detects and prevents malware, ransomware, memory threats, and malicious…

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FortiEndpoint brings endpoint protection, behavior-based detection and response, vulnerability assessment, and secure access into a cloud-focused platform managed through a single agent and centralized console. It is aimed at mid-market…

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  1. Elastic DefendEndpoint Security Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. FortiEndpointEndpoint Security Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Elastic Defend — where it wins

    • Free plan includes endpoint protection capabilities
    • Investigate alerts with process trees, timelines, and endpoint telemetry
    • Respond by isolating hosts or terminating processes

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified endpoint coverage is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Capabilities vary by subscription or project tier
    • Serverless pricing is usage-based and depends on workload

  • FortiEndpoint — where it wins

    • Combines malware, ransomware, and exploit protection with behavior-based EDR
    • Adds vulnerability remediation, virtual patching, rollback, and threat hunting
    • Fortinet Security Fabric integration connects endpoint management to its ecosystem

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing makes budget comparisons harder
    • EDR and XDR capabilities vary by license tier
    • Coverage is focused on desktop operating systems
  • Elastic Defend8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Endpoint EDR with prevention, investigation, and response in Elastic Security.

    Visit ElasticFull verdict →
  • FortiEndpoint8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A Fortinet-focused endpoint suite spanning protection, response, vulnerability work, and access.

    Visit FortinetFull verdict →

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