EDR Cost Calculator 2026

Enter your endpoint count and expected volume discount to see annual cost across 6 EDR platforms.

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Typical: 0-5% (<100 ep), 10-15% (100-500), 15-25% (500-2,000), 25-40% (2,000+)

Annual Cost Comparison

ESET PROTECT EnterpriseBudget
$2,700/yr
$225/mo
Sophos Intercept X AdvancedSMB
$4,860/yr
$405/mo
Carbon Black Endpoint StandardMid-market
$5,400/yr
$450/mo
Microsoft Defender P2Mid-market
$5,616/yr
$468/mo
SentinelOne CoreMid-market
$6,480/yr
$540/mo
CrowdStrike Falcon ProPremium
$8,996/yr
$750/mo

Prices based on publicly available list rates. Actual pricing varies by region, contract length, and negotiation. After discount figures are estimates. Request vendor quotes for accurate pricing.

Negotiation Tips to Reduce Your EDR Cost

Get 3 competing quotes

EDR vendors will sharpen pricing significantly when they know they are in a competitive bid. Request quotes from at least 3 vendors before negotiating.

Buy end of quarter

Q4 (October-December) is when sales teams have the most pressure to close. You can often secure an additional 10-15% by timing your purchase to coincide with quarter-end.

Commit to 3 years

A 3-year commitment versus annual typically reduces pricing by an additional 15-25%. Only commit if you are confident in the vendor choice.

Ask for free modules

When price is firm, ask for add-on modules (threat intelligence, identity protection) to be included free. This is often easier for vendors to approve than price reductions.