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Vectra AIMost similar to CrowdStrike in what it does, its category and its price.
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IntezerHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. CrowdStrike has none.
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Abnormal AIFrom $1.25/mo, against from $5/mo for CrowdStrike.
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CorelightRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.6 for CrowdStrike.
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At a glance
Green means better than CrowdStrike, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CrowdStrikeBaseline | 4.6 | $5/mo | No | Cloud-native endpoint protection platform using AI-driven threat detection to stop breaches in real time. | |
| Vectra AI | 4.1−0.5 | Not listed | No | AI-native threat detection and response for hybrid enterprises, built around Attack Signal Intelligence across network, cloud and identity. | vs CrowdStrike |
| Corelight | 4.3−0.3 | Not listed | No | Corelight turns network and cloud traffic into structured evidence that security teams use to hunt threats faster than raw packet capture allows. | vs CrowdStrike |
 Darktrace | 4.2−0.4 | Not listed | No | Pioneered AI-driven threat detection since 2013, now backed by Thoma Bravo after a $5.3B buyout | vs CrowdStrike |
 Link Shield | 3.6−1.0 | $10/mo$5 more | No | URL threat detection API that flags phishing, malware and suspicious links, from $10/month for 10,000 scans. | vs CrowdStrike |
 Sumo Logic | 3.9−0.7 | Not listed | No | Cloud log analytics, monitoring and SIEM on one platform, with Dojo AI adding a multi-agent layer over security and operations data. | vs CrowdStrike |
 Bricklayer AI | 4.0−0.6 | $50/mo$45 more | No | Coordinates autonomous AI agents alongside human analysts to triage and investigate security operations center cases. | vs CrowdStrike |
| Abnormal AI | 4.4−0.2 | $1.25/mo$3.75 less | No | Learns your organization's normal behavior to catch what looks abnormal | vs CrowdStrike |
| Intezer | 4.3−0.3 | $5/moSame price | YesCrowdStrike has none | Analyzes malware by comparing code genetics against known threats to automate SOC alert triage. | vs CrowdStrike |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches CrowdStrike.
Vectra AI
4.1Not listed
vs CrowdStrike−0.5
AI-native threat detection and response for hybrid enterprises, built around Attack Signal Intelligence across network, cloud and identity.
- Attack Signal Intelligence behavioural detection across network, cloud and identity
- Detection, investigation and response at machine speed
- Coverage of humans, machines and AI agents
Focuses on signal quality and alert prioritisation rather than more alerts
No published pricing; a demo is the entry
Corelight
4.3Not listed
vs CrowdStrike−0.3
Corelight turns network and cloud traffic into structured evidence that security teams use to hunt threats faster than raw packet capture allows.
- Zeek-based network traffic analysis extended with proprietary machine learning
- Structured, searchable evidence output instead of raw packet captures
- Cloud sensor coverage alongside on-premises network monitoring
Built on Zeek, a mature, widely trusted open-source foundation with 25+ years behind it
No public pricing, quotes vary by deployment size and knowledge level required
Darktrace
4.2Not listed
vs CrowdStrike−0.4
Pioneered AI-driven threat detection since 2013, now backed by Thoma Bravo after a $5.3B buyout.
- Behavioral AI that learns the normal pattern of every user and device on a network
- Flags deviations from established behavioral baselines as potential threats
- Catches novel attacks that don't match any known signature
Behavioral detection catches novel threats signature-based tools miss entirely
Enterprise quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation, no published rates
Link Shield
3.6$10/mo
vs CrowdStrike$5 more−1.0
URL threat detection API that flags phishing, malware and suspicious links, from $10/month for 10,000 scans.
- URL scanning API for phishing, malware and suspicious links
- Scan analytics
- Developer documentation with a fast onboarding path
Public, transparent pricing with a genuinely low entry point
API only - no dashboard product for non-developers
Sumo Logic
3.9Not listed
vs CrowdStrike−0.7
Cloud log analytics, monitoring and SIEM on one platform, with Dojo AI adding a multi-agent layer over security and operations data.
- SIEM and threat detection with log analytics
- Dojo AI multi-agent platform across security and operations
- Cloud infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting
One log pipeline for both security and operations rather than two
Ingestion and retention costs need active management from the start
Bricklayer AI
4.0$50/mo
vs CrowdStrike$45 more−0.6
Coordinates autonomous AI agents alongside human analysts to triage and investigate security operations center cases.
- 50+ specialized AI agents across the SOC workflow
- Automated alert triage and incident investigation
- Dedicated Threat Intelligence Analyst and Incident Responder agent roles
Founder brings direct prior-company experience running a threat-intelligence platform (ThreatConnect)
Standard plan pricing (around $50/month) is found only through third-party review sites, not a public Bricklayer pricing page
Abnormal AI
4.4$1.25/mo
vs CrowdStrike$3.75 less−0.2
Learns your organization's normal behavior to catch what looks abnormal.
- Behavioral modeling detects deviations from an organization's normal patterns
- Catches sophisticated attacks signature-based tools miss
- Detects compromised accounts across email and connected applications
Behavioral approach catches novel attacks signature-based tools miss entirely
Per-employee pricing adds up quickly for very large organizations
Intezer
4.3$5/mo
vs CrowdStrikeSame price−0.3Free plan
Analyzes malware by comparing code genetics against known threats to automate SOC alert triage.
- Genetic malware analysis comparing code against known threat and software databases
- Automated triage and investigation across endpoint and phishing alert sources
- Free Community tier for individual file and code analysis
Genetic code comparison catches reused attacker code that signature scanning misses
Full enterprise pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is CrowdStrike free?
CrowdStrike does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $5/mo.
What is the best free alternative to CrowdStrike?
Intezer is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to CrowdStrike?
Among paid plans, Abnormal AI has the lowest starting price (from $1.25/mo). If you need it free, start with Intezer.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.