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Bricklayer AIMost similar to Simbian in what it does, its category and its price.
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AirMDRHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5. Simbian has none.
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Prophet SecurityRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Simbian.
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At a glance
Green means better than Simbian, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SimbianBaseline | 4.0 | Not listed | No | AI security agents covering SOC triage, threat hunting and automated pentesting. | |
| Bricklayer AI | 4.0Same | $50/mo | No | Coordinates autonomous AI agents alongside human analysts to triage and investigate security operations center cases. | vs Simbian |
 Andesite AI | 4.1+0.1 | Not listed | No | Human-AI SOC platform that automates alert investigation and threat triage for cybersecurity teams. | vs Simbian |
 Dropzone AI | 4.1+0.1 | Not listed | No | An autonomous SOC analyst that investigates every alert, 24 hours a day | vs Simbian |
| Prophet Security | 4.2+0.2 | Not listed | No | Agentic SOC platform that triages every alert, hunts threats and finds detection gaps. | vs Simbian |
 Anvilogic | 4.2+0.2 | Not listed | No | AI-assisted SOC platform for detection engineering and threat hunting across multiple SIEM data sources. | vs Simbian |
| AirMDR | 4.0Same | $4/mo | YesSimbian has none | An AI-driven managed detection and response service that triages security alerts with a human-supervised virtual analyst. | vs Simbian |
 Exabeam | 3.9−0.1 | Not listed | No | Multi-agent AI drives threat detection and investigation, while Agent Behavior Analytics watches AI agents themselves as a new insider-threat surface - claimed 5x SOC productivity. | vs Simbian |
 Vectra AI | 4.1+0.1 | Not listed | No | AI-native threat detection and response for hybrid enterprises, built around Attack Signal Intelligence across network, cloud and identity. | vs Simbian |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Simbian.
Bricklayer AI
4.0$50/mo
vs SimbianSame
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
Andesite AI
4.1Not listed
vs Simbian+0.1
Human-AI SOC platform that automates alert investigation and threat triage for cybersecurity teams.
- Automated alert investigation and enrichment
- AI-assisted threat triage
- FedRAMP High authorization
Built for government-grade security requirements with FedRAMP High status
No public pricing information available
Dropzone AI
4.1Not listed
vs Simbian+0.1
An autonomous SOC analyst that investigates every alert, 24 hours a day.
- Autonomous investigation of every security alert, 24/7
- Reasons through alerts the way a human SOC analyst would, not just pattern matching
- Named a Sample Vendor in Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle for AI SOC Agents
Fully autonomous investigation addresses alert fatigue directly, not just triage assistance
Pricing isn't published, requires a sales conversation
Prophet Security
4.2Not listed
vs Simbian+0.2
Agentic SOC platform that triages every alert, hunts threats and finds detection gaps.
- AI SOC Analyst with autonomous alert triage
- AI Threat Hunter driven by natural-language queries
- AI Detection Engineer mapping gaps to MITRE ATT&CK
Investigates every alert at the same depth, regardless of hour
No published pricing
Anvilogic
4.2Not listed
vs Simbian+0.2
AI-assisted SOC platform for detection engineering and threat hunting across multiple SIEM data sources.
- AI-assisted detection engineering
- Multi-SIEM support across Splunk, Azure, and Snowflake
- Detection-as-code workflow
Works across existing SIEM and data lake investments without forced migration
Enterprise pricing (reportedly $65K-$159K/year) is out of reach for small teams
AirMDR
4.0$4/mo
vs SimbianSameFree plan
An AI-driven managed detection and response service that triages security alerts with a human-supervised virtual analyst.
- AI virtual analyst ("Darryl") that triages every alert automatically
- 24/7 human SOC team supervising and validating AI investigations
- Audit-ready investigation documentation generated per case
Free tier for automated alert triage with no credit card required
Founded in 2023, so track record is short next to established MDR vendors
Exabeam
3.9Not listed
vs Simbian−0.1
Multi-agent AI drives threat detection and investigation, while Agent Behavior Analytics watches AI agents themselves as a new insider-threat surface - claimed 5x SOC productivity.
- Multi-agent AI across the full threat detection/investigation/response workflow
- Exabeam Nova AI Agent for automated investigation
- Agent Behavior Analytics - monitors AI agents as a security surface
Monitors AI agents themselves as a threat surface, not just human users
No published pricing - an enterprise sales process
Vectra AI
4.1Not listed
vs Simbian+0.1
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
FAQ
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Is Simbian free?
Simbian does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Simbian?
AirMDR is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Simbian?
Among paid plans, AirMDR has the lowest starting price (from $4/mo). If you need it free, start with AirMDR.
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.