SentinelOne
Autonomous AI-native endpoint, cloud, and identity in one platform
What is SentinelOne?
SentinelOne Singularity is an AI-native security platform that combines autonomous endpoint protection, cloud workload security, identity threat detection, and an AI-SIEM under one console, with Purple AI as a generative copilot for analysts. The on-agent behavioral AI is designed to detect and roll back attacks like ransomware without waiting for cloud lookups. Packages tier up from NGAV to a full XDR and SIEM bundle.
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Use cases to evaluate
Replacing legacy AV or Defender with autonomous AI-driven EDR
One-click ransomware rollback to restore encrypted files from on-agent snapshots
Extending endpoint protection into cloud workloads and Kubernetes via Singularity Cloud
Using Purple AI to write threat-hunting queries in natural language
Fit to evaluate
Mid-market and enterprise security teams evaluating SentinelOne against CrowdStrike
MSSPs and MSPs reselling Singularity through the partner channel
Industries with poor connectivity (energy, manufacturing) needing on-device detection
SOCs looking for a Purple AI copilot to reduce triage time
Business fit
Right for you if you want CrowdStrike-class EDR with transparent, channel-published per-endpoint pricing and strong on-device autonomous response. Especially good for teams that need offline or constrained-network protection, since detection runs on the agent. Skip if you prefer cloud-first analytics over agent-side decisioning, or if you require a vendor-direct purchasing motion rather than going through an authorized partner. Also skip if you are under 25 endpoints where the per-endpoint tiers start to feel heavy.
How to evaluate SentinelOne
Use this category when security reviews, compliance evidence, or access controls are slowing deals or operations.
Confirm the exact workflow
Map SentinelOne to one concrete workflow first, such as replacing legacy av or defender with autonomous ai-driven edr. Avoid buying before the owner, trigger, output, and success metric are clear.
Check category fit
Compare evidence collection, access controls, integrations, and audit workflows.
Compare practical alternatives
Shortlist SentinelOne against Vanta, Drata, Secureframe so the decision is based on fit, effort, and workflow ownership rather than brand recognition alone.
Validate cost and rollout effort
Annual per-endpoint pricing for 5-100 workstations: Singularity Core $69.99, Control $79.99, Complete $179.99, Commercial $229.99, Enterprise is call-for-pricing. Sold via authorized partners whose final pricing may vary. Also confirm implementation time, support needs, and whether the technical setup matches your team.
Compare SentinelOne with alternatives
Use this quick comparison before booking demos or moving data into a new system.
| Primary workflow | Replacing legacy AV or Defender with autonomous AI-driven EDR, One-click ransomware rollback to restore encrypted files from on-agent snapshots |
|---|---|
| Best-fit team | Mid-market and enterprise security teams evaluating SentinelOne against CrowdStrike, MSSPs and MSPs reselling Singularity through the partner channel |
| Implementation effort | Technical setup and maintenance profile |
| Pricing check | Published pricing |
| Closest alternatives | VantaDrataSecureframeSprinto |
SentinelOne pricing
| Model | Published pricing |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Annual per-endpoint pricing for 5-100 workstations: Singularity Core $69.99, Control $79.99, Complete $179.99, Commercial $229.99, Enterprise is call-for-pricing. Sold via authorized partners whose final pricing may vary. |
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Common questions about SentinelOne
What is SentinelOne?
SentinelOne Singularity is an AI-native security platform that combines autonomous endpoint protection, cloud workload security, identity threat detection, and an AI-SIEM under one console, with Purple AI as a generative copilot for analysts. The on-agent behavioral AI is designed to detect and roll back attacks like ransomware without waiting for cloud lookups. Packages tier up from NGAV to a full XDR and SIEM bundle.
What is SentinelOne used for?
Common use cases: Replacing legacy AV or Defender with autonomous AI-driven EDR; One-click ransomware rollback to restore encrypted files from on-agent snapshots; Extending endpoint protection into cloud workloads and Kubernetes via Singularity Cloud; Using Purple AI to write threat-hunting queries in natural language.
How much does SentinelOne cost?
Annual per-endpoint pricing for 5-100 workstations: Singularity Core $69.99, Control $79.99, Complete $179.99, Commercial $229.99, Enterprise is call-for-pricing. Sold via authorized partners whose final pricing may vary.
Who is SentinelOne best for?
SentinelOne fits Mid-market and enterprise security teams evaluating SentinelOne against CrowdStrike, MSSPs and MSPs reselling Singularity through the partner channel, Industries with poor connectivity (energy, manufacturing) needing on-device detection, SOCs looking for a Purple AI copilot to reduce triage time. Right for you if you want CrowdStrike-class EDR with transparent, channel-published per-endpoint pricing and strong on-device autonomous response. Especially good for teams that need offline or constrained-network protection, since detection runs on the agent. Skip if you prefer cloud-first analytics over agent-side decisioning, or if you require a vendor-direct purchasing motion rather than going through an authorized partner. Also skip if you are under 25 endpoints where the per-endpoint tiers start to feel heavy.
What are alternatives to SentinelOne?
Common alternatives to SentinelOne include Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, Thoropass, OneTrust.