CrowdStrike vs Proficio: MDR comparison 2026
CrowdStrike is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Proficio is a Pure-play MDR that works with your existing tools. CrowdStrike targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Proficio serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise. CrowdStrike includes 4 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network), compared to 2 for Proficio (Endpoint, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose CrowdStrike if:
- •Enterprise organizations (200+ endpoints) wanting MITRE-validated detection speed with autonomous remediation
- •Teams comfortable with a single-vendor platform approach who want deep integration over flexibility
- •Regulated industries needing independently validated detection metrics and a breach warranty
- •You need Cloud and SaaS coverage included in base pricing
- •Breach warranty matters to you (CrowdStrike offers one, Proficio does not)
Choose Proficio if:
- •Mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace
- •Companies needing SOC-as-a-Service with flexible SIEM options (hosted or customer-owned)
- •Budget-conscious teams that want managed detection without the price tag of CrowdStrike or Arctic Wolf
Bottom line: CrowdStrike is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. Proficio is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between CrowdStrike and Proficio?
CrowdStrike is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Proficio is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). CrowdStrike covers 4 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 2 for Proficio.
How do CrowdStrike and Proficio differ in response capabilities?
CrowdStrike supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and acts without approval. Proficio supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with CrowdStrike and not included with Proficio.
How does CrowdStrike pricing compare to Proficio?
CrowdStrike pricing: $15-25/endpoint/month (estimates vary by deployment size) (200-seat minimum). Proficio pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. Watch for with CrowdStrike: Minimum 200-500 endpoints required, eliminates most SMBs; Requires CrowdStrike Falcon platform, cannot use with competing EDR. Watch for with Proficio: Base ProSOC MDR is monitoring and alerting only. Automated containment (Active Defense) is a separate paid add-on, so budget accordingly.; Log volume directly affects pricing. If your environment grows or you add new log sources, expect cost increases..
Should I choose CrowdStrike or Proficio?
Choose CrowdStrike if: enterprise organizations (200+ endpoints) wanting MITRE-validated detection speed with autonomous remediation. Choose Proficio if: mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace. CrowdStrike is not ideal for sMBs with fewer than 200 endpoints (minimum requirement) or budget-conscious buyers. Proficio is not ideal for organizations expecting automated response in base pricing (Active Defense is a paid add-on).