Endpoint Security review

SentinelOne Singularity review

AI-driven endpoint protection with autonomous response and rollback.

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8.6ExcellentEditorial score / 10Editorial score 8.6 out of 10
Starting price
From around $70 / endpoint / year
Free plan
No
Free trial
Yes
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Our verdict · 8.6/10 Excellent

A top-tier endpoint platform with impressive automated response. Pricing and complexity suit businesses with some security resource or an MSP.

Key takeaways

  • Best for: Businesses with IT/security staff or an MSP.
  • Strongest area: Features & fit (9.2/10). Weakest: Value for money (7.6/10).
  • Price: From around $70 / endpoint / year — free trial available.
  • Watch out for: Higher cost.

What is SentinelOne Singularity?

SentinelOne Singularity offers autonomous endpoint protection with behavioural AI, EDR and ransomware rollback on Windows. Packages range from core protection to full XDR, and the Vigilance MDR service adds 24/7 monitoring.

SentinelOne Singularity is made by SentinelOne and is reviewed here as a endpoint security product. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.6 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.

Who it’s for — and who should skip it

Choose SentinelOne Singularity if

  • Businesses with IT/security staff or an MSP
  • Ransomware-sensitive organisations
  • Mixed OS fleets

Not for you if

  • Very small budgets
  • Teams with no one to manage alerts

Key features

Behavioural AI

Detects threats without signatures.

Rollback

Revert ransomware changes on Windows.

EDR/XDR

Investigation and hunting.

Vigilance MDR

24/7 managed detection.

Integrates with
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Okta
  • Splunk
  • ServiceNow

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Autonomous detection and response
  • Ransomware rollback
  • Strong independent test results
  • Optional MDR

Watch out for

  • Higher cost
  • Complex for beginners
  • Best features on higher tiers

Pricing & true cost

ModelSubscription
Starts atFrom around $70 / endpoint / year
Free planNot available
Free trialAvailable
SentinelOne Singularity pricing tiers (indicative)
PlanIndicative priceNotes
Core≈ $69.99 / device / moPer endpoint / year
Control≈ $79.99 / device / moPer endpoint / year
Complete≈ $179.99 / device / moPer endpoint / year

Pricing watch-out: Pricing varies; often sold through partners.

True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats

5 seats$350/mo$4,199/yr · Core
10 seats$700/mo$8,399/yr · Core
25 seats$1,750/mo$20,997/yr · Core

Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 31, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.

Pricing watch-outs

  • Steep tier jump. Moving from Control to Complete raises the per-user price from $79.99 to $179.99 (2.3×). Check which features force the upgrade.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
  1. Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
  2. Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
  3. Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
  4. Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
  5. Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
  6. How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?

General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.

Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 31, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.

Score breakdown

How the SentinelOne Singularity score is calculated
CriterionWeightScoreWhat it meansPoints
Features & fit25% 9.2Category-defining: Covers every core and advanced need in the category with depth that competitors measure themselves against.2.30
Ease of use15% 7.6Easy: Productive within a day; occasional help docs needed for advanced features.1.10
Value for money15% 7.6Good: Fair pricing; key features available on mid tiers; renewals predictable.1.10
Support & reliability10% 8.2Strong: Responsive support on paid tiers, strong docs and a good reliability record.0.80
Security & privacy30% 9.2Best-in-class: Strong defaults, independent audits, SSO on accessible tiers and transparent incident handling.2.80
Integrations & ecosystem5% 8.6Well connected: Native integrations with the tools most small businesses use, plus a documented API.0.40
Overall100%Weighted for security products8.6

Security & compliance facts

Security and compliance status for SentinelOne Singularity
ItemStatusQuestion to ask SentinelOne
Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords.Not verified by usCan admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan?
Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place.Not verified by usIs SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers?
SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers.Not verified by usCan we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)?
ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme.Not verified by usWhich legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover?
GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK.Not verified by usDo you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors?
HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information.Not verified by usWill you sign a BAA, and on which plans?

We have not yet verified these items for SentinelOne Singularity against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check SentinelOne’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.

Before you buy any endpoint security product

Check SentinelOne Singularity against the same list we use for every endpoint security product — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.

  • Cloud management console
  • Behavioural/ransomware protection
  • Supports all your operating systems
  • Alerting you will actually see
  • Optional managed response

See every ranked option in Endpoint Security.

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Review history

  1. Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).

SentinelOne Singularity FAQ

Is SentinelOne good for small businesses?

Yes when managed by IT staff or an MSP; otherwise consider adding MDR.

What is ransomware rollback?

A feature that restores files changed by ransomware on Windows.

Does SentinelOne Singularity have a free plan?

No, SentinelOne Singularity does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From around $70 / endpoint / year (indicative).

Who is SentinelOne Singularity best for?

SentinelOne Singularity is best for: businesses with IT/security staff or an MSP; ransomware-sensitive organisations; mixed OS fleets.

How much does SentinelOne Singularity cost for a team of 10?

On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Core) works out at roughly $700 per month, or about $8,399 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.

How is the SentinelOne Singularity score calculated?

The 8.6/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for security products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.

What are the best alternatives to SentinelOne Singularity?

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