Lumu vs Microsoft Defender XDR comparison

Lumu Technologies and Microsoft are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. Lumu Technologies is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.4. Lumu Technologies holds a 1.3% mindshare in XDR, compared to Microsoft’s 4.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Lumu Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Lumu

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft Defender XDR

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98% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Microsoft Defender XDR and Lumu compete in the cybersecurity domain. Lumu stands out due to its innovative features, giving it an edge in providing confidence to users about its investment value.

Features: Microsoft Defender XDR is praised for advanced threat detection, integration with other Microsoft services, and cloud-based capabilities. Lumu offers a unique approach to threat detection, providing detailed network visibility and actionable insights. Lumu's proactive threat intelligence seems to surpass Microsoft's integrated platform approach for some users.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Defender XDR requires more enhanced customization and intuitive alert management. Lumu needs improved scalability and more comprehensive documentation. While Microsoft has customization needs, Lumu faces challenges in scaling operations according to user demands.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Defender XDR offers seamless integration within Microsoft ecosystems, supported by reliable customer service. Lumu, while quick to deploy with straightforward setup, occasionally faces support service limitations. Microsoft excels in ecosystem integration, but Lumu's deployment simplicity is frequently highlighted.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Defender XDR offers cost-effectiveness, delivering strong ROI in Microsoft-centric environments. Lumu, though potentially higher in setup costs, provides substantial long-term value with its focused threat detection capabilities. Microsoft's pricing aligns with existing ecosystems, while Lumu's specialized approach justifies its investment for enhanced security outcomes.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Lumu

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

17th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (9th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (7th)

Microsoft Defender XDR

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

106

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (7th), Microsoft Security Suite (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Lumu is 1.3%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender XDR is 4.9%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Defender XDR	4.9%
Lumu	1.3%
Other	93.8%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Featured Reviews

Jeremiah Johnson

Director, Information Technology at a educational organization with 201-500 employees

Constant monitoring and analysis boosts network security

There is always room for improvement. I am not giving it a perfect score because I am sure there is something that could be enhanced.Having some sort of certification or training, along with more periodic webinars might be helpful. Having a larger support network would be beneficial. Nobody I know has heard of Lumu, so they are in the same space as Darktrace or CrowdStrike, but people give blank stares. As the community grows for Lumu then that will improve, but that is not really a criticism of Lumu, they simply have not been around that long.

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Kunle Oluwadiya

House security operator at Cypress Creek Renewables

Advanced threat hunting saves significant time in tracking and responding to incidents

Microsoft Defender XDR could be improved with a lower price. My main suggestion would essentially be what Copilot is providing, which is a single pane of glass, so I don't have to go to different windows. That's just a workflow consideration for me. It would be great to have all the information centralized into one particular data app. If I need to open up extra ones, I can, however, I would appreciate a future where everything I need is right there on one single pane of glass. Beyond that, there's really nothing else I see that I would want Microsoft to improve.

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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 automated response to incidents works effectively out of the box, and the number of interfaces and platforms it can work with is impressive."

"It's been helpful for overall extended network visibility."

"Lumu protects against threats immediately and handles them in time."

"You can access external links, playbooks, MITRE Matrix, and a lot of information."

"The context provided by the tool is very complete, it includes the miter matrix, playbooks, links, hashes, and much more."

"Most of it is automated, so I do not have to watch it to get alerts."

"The tool's support team helps partners resolve any problems with the product."

"I like Lumu's simple user interface. When we deployed it, we got full access, allowing us to identify IP addresses on the network and connect machine names to users. It helped us identify and block threats via the firewall. I also appreciate the chat support and ticket closure process. We're currently reviewing network detection solutions, and my recommendations include Lumu, Sentinel, and a few others. Regarding functionality and user-friendliness, I would recommend Lumu over the others."

"The feature I find most valuable is Defender for Endpoint."

"Microsoft Defender XDR has significantly improved our operational security."

"I like Defender XDR's reports and alerts. They give you updates about the latest hotfixes and zero-day vulnerabilities, which gives me all the information I need to maintain my servers."

"The advantage of Microsoft Defender XDR has over other XDRs in the market is that it's easy to use. You can quickly differentiate between alerts, incidents, devices, software, etc. It's easier to investigate an incident, and you have so many options. You can automate investigations and use playbooks. There's also the live response session, which is something you can't find in any other XDR."

"The Endpoint Manager is incredible; it has a very straightforward interface and is exceedingly easy to use. Pulling out and deploying different tags or resources is a simple task across various departments with different levels of security. The notifications are also simple and satisfying; it's great to see the bubble informing us which devices are compliant and which are waiting to update."

"The incident-level visibility across the cyber attack chain when using Microsoft Defender XDR is great."

"One of the most valuable features of Microsoft Defender XDR is its ability to provide preemptive reports regarding excessive privileged access."

"The Email Explorer feature has proven invaluable, offering a broader perspective than automated alerts and incidents alone."

More Microsoft Defender XDR pros

Cons

"I am happy with the current features. However, one important one is to improve the reports."

"Having a larger support network would be beneficial. Nobody I know has heard of Lumu, so they are in the same space as Darktrace or CrowdStrike, but people give blank stares."

"Nothing so far needs to be improved."

"The reports need improvement."

"It would be good if we could access the physical logs."

"Lumu's ability to discover threats is an area of concern where improvements are needed."

"The integration with different vendors and endpoints could be improved."

"The free version is minimal compared to the full version."

"In the beginning, it's difficult to navigate the system because it is quite large. Just trying to find your way and understand how the system works can be hard. After spending quite a lot of time searching it's a lot easier, but I wish it were a bit more user-friendly when you're trying to find things."

"There are still some components, such as vulnerability management within the vendor product, where improved integration would be beneficial."

"The only problem I find is that the use cases are built-in. There is no template available that you can modify according to your organization's standards. What they give is very generic, the market standard, but that might not be applicable to every organization."

"It would be beneficial to have a more seamless experience with everything consolidated in one place, particularly when dealing with aspects related to the Exchange console."

"Microsoft Defender XDR could be improved with a lower price."

"The documentation on their website is somewhat outdated and doesn't show properly. I wanted to try a query in Microsoft Defender 365. When I opened the related documentation from the security blog on the Microsoft website, the figures were not showing. It was difficult to understand the article without having the figures. The figures were there in the article, but they were not getting loaded, which made the article obsolete."

"Microsoft tends to provide too many features, which makes the solution prone to bugs."

"There is definitely scope for improvement in the automation area. Because the solution is a SaaS platform, we don't have the overall ability to automate stuff.... There is no direct way to go ahead because it's a SaaS platform."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is available at a good price. The tool offers a good and competitive price for customers."

"It is the cheapest solution we found."

"Compared to Lumu, other solutions are more expensive. SentinelOne was a bit cheaper, and another provider's price structure is unclear, but Lumu fit our budget nicely. SentinelOne's cost depends on the number of devices, and it might be similar to Lumu's, depending on deployment."

"The functionality is fantastic, but for medium and small-sized companies it's overpriced. It would be better if it were a little bit cheaper."

"The solution is too expensive."

"365 Defender is billed per account. I don't know the exact price, but my supervisor told me that Microsoft Defender is cheaper than the alternatives. It's bundled, so you get all the features in one place."

"The price of the solution is high compared to others and we have lost some customers because of it."

"While Microsoft Defender XDR carries a higher cost, its ease of use compared to Defender may justify the investment."

"I would like to have more security features in the lower licenses because not every customer is able to buy E5 licenses. The bundling isn't always easy for our customers to understand. Compared to other tools, it's a good price."

"The product is fairly priced for what we get from it."

"Microsoft is not competitive with the pricing of the solution. The competitors are able to offer lower discounts. The price of the solution is higher."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	47
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	38

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Lumu?

Lumu protects against threats immediately and handles them in time.

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What needs improvement with Lumu?

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What is your primary use case for Lumu?

We use it as our managed SOC instead of contracting with an MSP. It coordinates endpoint and gives us a single pane of glass for our security events.It fulfills the role of a SIEM, serving as our d...

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What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Defender?

Microsoft Defender XDR provides strong identity protection with comprehensive insights into risky user behavior and potential indicators of compromise.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Defender?

My experience with pricing, setup, costs, and licensing of Microsoft Defender XDR is tied to our E5 subscription, which is very straightforward for us. We also purchase the uplift for our mobile us...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Defender?

I am not aware of a mobile app that would be available for my team. With a single analyst, if she is ever away, it would be beneficial to have easier access. While she can use the web portal, the e...

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Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Threat Protection, MS 365 Defender

Overview

Lumu Technologies is a cyber-security company that illuminates threats, attacks, and adversaries affecting enterprises worldwide. Using actionable intelligence, Lumu provides a radical way to secure networks by enhancing and augmenting existing defense capabilities established over the past 25 years.

Lumu Technologies

Microsoft Defender XDR is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect against threats in the Microsoft 365 environment.

It offers robust security measures, comprehensive threat detection capabilities, and an efficient incident response system. With seamless integration with other Microsoft products and a user-friendly interface, it simplifies security management tasks.

Users have found it effective in detecting and preventing various types of attacks, such as phishing attempts, malware infections, and data breaches.

Watch the Microsoft demo video here: Microsoft Defender XDR demo video.

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Sample Customers

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Accenture, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, General Electric, IBM, Johnson & Johnson and many others.

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