CrowdStrike vs Vectra AI (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Vectra AI does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
CrowdStrike
4.6 against 4.1
Same job?
Yes
Both are Security & Compliance AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	CrowdStrike	Vectra AI
Our rating	4.6Better	4.1
Starts at	$5/mo	Not listed
Free plan	No	No
Category	Security & Compliance AI	Security & Compliance AI
Plans	Falcon Go$7.99 per device/mo, or $59.99 per device/yr Falcon Pro$14.99 per device/mo, or $99.99 per device/yr Falcon Enterprise$19.99 per device/mo, or $184.99 per device/yr Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDRQuote only	See pricing
Key features	Cloud-native Falcon sensor replacing legacy on-device antivirus signatures Machine-learning detection trained on cross-customer threat telemetry USB and device control included from the entry-level Falcon Go tier Mobile device protection bundled into Falcon Go Tiered plans scaling from small-business antivirus to full enterprise XDR	Attack Signal Intelligence behavioural detection across network, cloud and identity Detection, investigation and response at machine speed Coverage of humans, machines and AI agents On-premises and multi-cloud observability of attack exposure Posture improvement with risk-reduction and audit-readiness tracking
Pros	Cloud-graph detection model improves for every customer as new threats surface anywhere Falcon Go opens enterprise-grade endpoint protection to businesses under 100 devices 30-day money-back guarantee on paid Falcon Go subscriptions	Focuses on signal quality and alert prioritisation rather than more alerts Established vendor since 2011 with large named enterprise customers Covers on-premises, cloud and identity attack paths
Cons	Falcon Go caps out at 100 devices, forcing a plan change as a business grows Full XDR and enterprise incident-response tiers require a custom sales quote Per-device annual pricing scales fast for organizations with large device fleets	No published pricing; a demo is the entry Performance figures are vendor claims that depend on your environment Value depends on integration with your SIEM, EDR and identity tools
Company	CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., founded 2011	Vectra AI

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260921. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is CrowdStrike better than Vectra AI?

In our reviews CrowdStrike scores 4.6 and Vectra AI scores 4.1. The better pick depends on the job. CrowdStrike: Cloud-native endpoint protection platform using AI-driven threat detection to stop breaches in real time. Vectra AI: AI-native threat detection and response for hybrid enterprises, built around Attack Signal Intelligence across network, cloud and identity.

Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike or Vectra AI?

CrowdStrike: from $5/mo. Vectra AI: see pricing.

Do CrowdStrike and Vectra AI have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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