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GFI LanGuard vs SentinelOne Singularity Identity comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

GFI LanGuard
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Patch Management (12th)
SentinelOne Singularity Ide...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (11th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (8th), Threat Deception Platforms (2nd), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

GFI LanGuard and SentinelOne Singularity Identity aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. GFI LanGuard is designed for Patch Management and holds a mindshare of 3.1%, down 3.3% compared to last year.
SentinelOne Singularity Identity, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 0.6% mindshare, up 0.4% since last year.
Patch Management
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Ted Mbugua - PeerSpot reviewer
Scalable, light on resources, and useful visibility
The most valuable features of GFI LanGuard are the vulnerability assessment, it provides us with substantial insight into what applications are running on the endpoint systems and what vulnerabilities are there in the running applications. The second would be the assets tracking. I'm able to see in the network whether my endpoint server is operating and if all the other IT equipment is running in the environment. Additionally, GFI LanGuard is not heavy on system resources. It gives a competitive advantage over others.
Roftiel Constantine - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides proactive threat remediation, reduces alert volume, and enhances incident response capabilities
During our pre-purchase evaluation of SentinelOne's EDR capabilities three years ago, we were consistently impressed by the positive relationships customers reported having with SentinelOne's engineers, sales teams, and customer success managers. These strong relationships, evident in the customers' unsolicited feedback, highlighted the "soft skills" and intangible qualities that SentinelOne possessed. This positive customer experience has been mirrored in our own interactions with them. Their responsiveness to our needs, particularly when addressing a couple of challenges we faced, has been excellent. They proactively scheduled weekly meetings to demonstrate their commitment to resolving our issues, a customer-centric approach I admire. SentinelOne's dedication to customer service, including their rapid technology updates and responsiveness to our suggestions, has been crucial to our success in protecting our organization. Their ability to quickly incorporate our needs into new releases is truly impressive and sets them apart. Overall, I highly recommend SentinelOne based on our positive interactions across all levels of their organization.

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 feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature."
"The most valuable features of GFI LanGuard are the vulnerability assessment, it provides us with substantial insight into what applications are running on the endpoint systems and what vulnerabilities are there in the running applications. The second would be the assets tracking. I'm able to see in the network whether my endpoint server is operating and if all the other IT equipment is running in the environment. Additionally, GFI LanGuard is not heavy on system resources. It gives a competitive advantage over others."
"It is helpful to patch and scan vulnerabilities."
"I like that the solution can block users from unnecessarily putting devices on the network."
"The most useful features of GFI LanGuard are vulnerability assessment and patching solutions."
"The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party solutions."
"The solution is easy to use and integrates well with other operating systems."
"This product is a great solution at a great price as long as it is only going to be used for a local area network."
"The biggest value for us is getting a much better picture of what our risks are."
"The most valuable feature of SentinelOne Singularity Identity is its ability to detect based on behavior rather than just static signatures."
"I like the detection and protection features. We don't need to do anything, and it will alert us when the mitigation is not successful. We only need to target those endpoints. Otherwise, we don't have to do anything about that."
"Behind the scenes, SentinelOne has real people who evaluate problems and mark them as false positives. That's what I find most helpful."
"The product's initial setup phase is straightforward."
"SentinelOne enhances our customers' risk management."
"Their ability to quickly incorporate our needs into new releases is truly impressive and sets them apart."
"The effectiveness of their AI and behavioral analysis helps mitigate zero-day activities and detect new threats."
 

Cons

"GFI LanGuard could improve the rollback feature. If we have installed the wrong we have had some issues with the rollback function. Additionally, more input from GFI LanGuard for the custom software push install."
"The version we are using only allows one person to use it at a time and does not allow multi-users."
"When you want to uninstall software from an endpoint, sometimes it becomes very problematic."
"GFI LanGuard can improve by adding asset tracking."
"If GFI LanGuard had a cloud version it would be better for people that are working from home."
"GFI LanGuard can improve by adding more modules, such as asset control or asset inventory."
"The documentation on how to use this solution in a Linux environment is not clear, which is something that should be improved because it is complicated."
"This solution is limited to the local area network only and cannot manage remote devices."
"The primary reason for this discontent is that we frequently encounter performance issues with our servers."
"The policies could be more precise, and Singularity should use more templates like alternative solutions have. Endpoint management is poor. We cannot manage individual endpoints and must rely on policies, exclusions, or block lists to apply settings to a group instead of the individual agent. If I have to make settings for one computer, I need to create a group, apply the configuration, and move the agent there. It's challenging to manage endpoints that way."
"The UI can be more user-friendly."
"The resolution turnaround from SentinelOne Singularity Identity's support should be improved."
"A lot of those features came from an acquisition of a different company."
"To enhance our already strong partnership with SentinelOne, we should focus on improving collaboration."
"To improve SentinelOne, I would suggest adding a network detection and response capability."
"Support could be faster. They need a faster response time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"GFI LanGuard has very fair pricing compared to other similar solutions out there."
"I rate the pricing of GFI LanGuard a four out of five."
"We are a gold partner and we receive favorable discounts. The price of GFI LanGuard is competitive. When you evaluate other solutions, such as ManageEngine."
"GFI LanGuard cost approximately $1,000 annually to use the solution."
"GFI LanGuard isn't expensive."
"On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the price as a four."
"Compared to competitors, it's well-priced for the quality offered, and I don't see anyone surpassing them in that regard."
"SentinelOne seemed to offer more while being priced lower than its competitors."
"The pricing is a bit high."
"Ideally, I would like SentinelOne to lower their prices a little bit."
"The price of SentinelOne Singularity Identity is relatively high, but it offers numerous features and capabilities that make it well worth the investment."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges associated with the product...I think the prices associated with the product are okay and it is not too expensive."
"As a SentinelOne partner, we offer competitive pricing on comprehensive packages that include the SentinelOne license, our management services, and a proof-of-concept to ensure the technology meets your needs."
"Their pricing has been fair, especially in the current market, and they haven't excessively increased prices at renewal times like many vendors do."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Photography Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about GFI LanGuard?
The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature.
What needs improvement with GFI LanGuard?
The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes. Instead of directly white listing...
What is your primary use case for GFI LanGuard?
Internally, as a user, I use GFI LanGuard for email and web monitoring.
Does SentinelOne have a Virtual Patching functionality?
Yes -- SentinelOne has a Virtual Patching functionality called Virtual Patching and Exploit Shield. This preventive security solution uses behavioral AI to identify and block zero-day attacks and v...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SentinelOne Singularity Identity?
I have no visibility into pricing, setup costs, or licensing as the government handles these aspects directly with SentinelOne. We do the integrating, and they process the payments.
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

BayView Medical Clinic, FrugalBrothers Software, Zaw, National Theatre, American Red Cross
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