CrowdStrike vs Cynet
Buyer brief
Updated 2026-06-02
Cynet is the better fit for SMB and mid-market teams that want one affordable platform covering multiple security functions. CrowdStrike is the better fit for 200+ endpoint organizations that want Falcon-led MDR and enterprise validation.
CrowdStrike brings autonomous response, included IR and stronger MDR-specific proof. Cynet brings transparent pricing, broad all-in-one coverage and configurable CyOps MDR, but less enterprise validation and no comparable warranty.
Cynet publishes $7-10/endpoint/month with a 20-endpoint minimum. CrowdStrike is materially more expensive at an estimated $15-25/endpoint/month with a 200-endpoint floor. This is mostly a buyer-size comparison, not a close feature-by-feature contest.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Enterprise organizations (200+ endpoints) wanting MITRE-validated detection speed with autonomous remediation | SMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform |
| Price | Est $15-25/endpoint/mo, 200+ endpoints | $7-10/endpoint/mo |
| Response authority | 6/6 actions · No approval | 6/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Requires own platform |
| Data access | Full query access | Full query access |
| Warranty | $2,000,000 | None listed |
- Best fit
- Enterprise organizations (200+ endpoints) wanting MITRE-validated detection speed with autonomous remediation
- Price
- Est $15-25/endpoint/mo, 200+ endpoints
- Response authority
- 6/6 actions · No approval
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- $2,000,000
- Best fit
- SMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform
- Price
- $7-10/endpoint/mo
- Response authority
- 6/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- None listed
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | CrowdStrikePLATFORM | CynetPLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | Mid-market, Enterprise | SMB, Mid-market |
| Sentiment | Positive | Positive |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Requires their platform |
| EDR integrations | CrowdStrike Falcon | Cynet 360 |
| SIEM integrations | Falcon Next-Gen SIEM | Syslog export to external SIEM |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: Optional add-onSaaSSaaS: CoveredNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Not covered | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: CoveredSaaSSaaS: CoveredNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Not covered |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Fully Autonomous | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantineCustom playbooks | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantineCustom playbooks |
| IR included | ✓ Included | Separate |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Estimated $15-25/endpoint/month (estimates vary by deployment size) | $7-10/endpoint/month depending on tier. Elite is $7/endpoint/month (EPP+EDR+CyOps MDR). All-in-One is $10/endpoint/month (adds NDR, UEBA, Deception, SOAR, SSPM). Verified on cynet.com/packages. |
| Minimum seats | 200 | 20 |
| Breach warranty | $2,000,000 | – |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | Yes |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Identity | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| SaaS apps | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Network | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| OT/ICS | Not offered | Not offered |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per-endpoint pricing, tiered by endpoint count and coverage scope | Per-endpoint monthly subscription with published pricing on website |
| Hidden cost warnings | Minimum 200-500 endpoints required, eliminates most SMBs. Requires CrowdStrike Falcon platform, cannot use with competing EDR. Identity and cloud workload coverage are separate add-ons. July 2024 global outage raised reliability concerns | 20-endpoint minimum ($140/month floor for Elite, $200/month for All-in-One). 1-year auto-renewing contracts standard, combined with platform lock-in makes exit disruptive. Requires replacing existing EDR with Cynet agent, significant migration effort if already deployed on CrowdStrike/SentinelOne/Defender. DFIR not included. Full incident response is a separate paid engagement.. 90-day standard data retention. Longer retention requires exporting to an external SIEM at your own cost.. No breach warranty offered |
| Data portability | Partial | Partial |
| Contract terms | Annual, Multi-year | Annual |
| Channels | EmailPortalPhone | EmailPortalPhone |
| Data access | Full query access | Full query access |
| Dedicated analyst | ✓ | – |
| SOC regions | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific |
| Onboarding | minutes to deploy | Hours to days depending on environment size. Single lightweight agent. |
| Industry focus | Financial ServicesHealthcareGovernmentRetailTechnology | HealthcareFinancial ServicesTechnology/SaaSProfessional ServicesManufacturing |
| MTTD | 4 minutes | Sub-5 minutes (vendor-claimed internal benchmark, not independently validated) |
| MTTR | Less than 30 minutes (internal benchmark) | Sub-10 minutes (vendor-claimed internal benchmark, not independently validated) |
| Community view | Forrester Wave MDR Leader (Q1 2025), IDC MarketScape Leader (2024), Gartner Peer Insights 96% willingness to recommend (117 reviews). MITRE-validated fastest MTTD. Premium pricing and platform lock-in are accepted trade-offs for top-tier detection and response. July 2024 global outage dented trust temporarily. | Gartner Peer Insights 4.7/5 (139+ reviews across markets), VoC Strong Performer for XDR 2025 and EPP 2026. PeerSpot 8.8/10 (97% recommend). Praised for all-in-one simplicity and transparent pricing. Not included in Gartner MQ or Forrester Wave, limiting enterprise credibility. Small company (~260-320 employees, $21M revenue in 2024) raises long-term viability questions. |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001:2022FedRAMP HighHIPAAPCI DSSCSA STAR Level 1 & 2 | SOC 2 Type 2ISO 27001 |
| Certifications | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001:2022FedRAMP HighCSA STARNSA NSCAP CIRA | SOC 2 Type 2ISO 27001ISO 27032 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
| Data retention | Not published. Standard Falcon data retention varies by module. | 90 days standard. Syslog export to any external SIEM for extended retention. |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between CrowdStrike and Cynet?
CrowdStrike is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Cynet is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). CrowdStrike covers 4 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Cynet.
How do CrowdStrike and Cynet differ in response capabilities?
CrowdStrike supports 6 autonomous actions (account disable, custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and acts without approval. Cynet supports 6 autonomous actions (account disable, custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with CrowdStrike and not included with Cynet.
How does CrowdStrike pricing compare to Cynet?
CrowdStrike pricing: Estimated $15-25/endpoint/month (estimates vary by deployment size) (200-seat minimum). Cynet pricing: $7-10/endpoint/month depending on tier. Elite is $7/endpoint/month (EPP+EDR+CyOps MDR). All-in-One is $10/endpoint/month (adds NDR, UEBA, Deception, SOAR, SSPM). Verified on cynet.com/packages. (20-seat minimum). Watch for with CrowdStrike: Minimum 200-500 endpoints required, eliminates most SMBs; Requires CrowdStrike Falcon platform, cannot use with competing EDR. Watch for with Cynet: 20-endpoint minimum ($140/month floor for Elite, $200/month for All-in-One); 1-year auto-renewing contracts standard, combined with platform lock-in makes exit disruptive.
Should I choose CrowdStrike or Cynet?
Choose CrowdStrike if: enterprise organizations (200+ endpoints) wanting MITRE-validated detection speed with autonomous remediation. Choose Cynet if: sMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform. CrowdStrike is not ideal for sMBs with fewer than 200 endpoints (minimum requirement) or budget-conscious buyers. Cynet is not ideal for large enterprises with existing CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender deployments since Cynet requires replacing your EDR.
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