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Darktrace alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll network detection and response (NDR) tools

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Darktrace: no public pricing; sold through sales quotes, and anomaly-based alerts need tuning and analyst time to manage noise. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Darktrace, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Vectra AI currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Vectra AI logoVectra AIPaid—NoWeb4 of 468.8
2CrowdStrike Falcon logoCrowdStrike FalconPaid$59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +17 of 767.6
3ExtraHop RevealX logoExtraHop RevealXPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 464.8
4Security Onion logoSecurity OnionFree plan + paid—NoLinux, Self-hosted4 of 450.0
5SentinelOne Singularity logoSentinelOne SingularityPaid$179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +38 of 848.9
  1. Vectra AI logo

    1. Vectra AITop pick

    Best for: SOC teams wanting NDR plus identity threat detection, especially in Microsoft 365 and Entra environments

    PaidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Darktrace

    AI-driven detection across network, identity and cloud, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID attacks.

    Pros

    • Covers network, identity and cloud attacks in one platform
    • Prioritises alerts by entity so analysts see the riskiest hosts first
    • Managed detection and response available for smaller teams

    Cons

    • No public pricing; quotes only
    • Built for enterprises with a security team, not small offices
    • Network sensors still need placing to see on-premises traffic
    Visit Vectra AI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vectra AI a good Darktrace alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Analyst recognition
    Leader, 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for NDR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vectra.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    2,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vectra.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Countries
    113
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vectra.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Headquarters
    San Jose, California
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vectra.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  2. CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    2. CrowdStrike Falcon

    Best for: Businesses of any size that want a top-tier EDR, from self-serve bundles to managed detection

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    67.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Darktrace

    Endpoint-first XDR platform, a common switch for teams that want detection anchored on endpoints rather than traffic.

    Pros

    • Self-serve bundles with published per-device prices
    • Single lightweight sensor for Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Managed detection and response available for teams without a SOC
    • 15-day free trial without a credit card

    Cons

    • Costs climb quickly as you add modules beyond the bundles
    • Falcon Go is capped at 100 devices
    • A faulty update in July 2024 caused a worldwide Windows outage
    Visit CrowdStrike Falcon Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CrowdStrike Falcon a good Darktrace alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly billing
    From $7.99 per device/month (Falcon Go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days, no card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Go device limit
    100 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Pro plan
    $99.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Enterprise plan
    $184.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ExtraHop RevealX logo

    3. ExtraHop RevealX

    Best for: Enterprises wanting packet-level NDR, IDS and network performance monitoring from one set of sensors

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Darktrace

    Network detection built on full packet decryption and analysis, with deeper forensics and record search than Darktrace.

    Pros

    • Full packet analysis with decryption and packet forensics
    • Combines NDR, IDS and performance monitoring in one platform
    • Self-hosted or cloud delivery, including air-gapped networks

    Cons

    • No public pricing; quotes only
    • Sensor hardware and packet storage add cost and setup work
    • Little email or endpoint coverage compared with broader suites
    Visit ExtraHop RevealX Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ExtraHop RevealX a good Darktrace alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Deployment
    Self-hosted or cloud
    Checked Nov 8, 2026extrahop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst recognition
    Leader, 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for NDR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026extrahop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Included tools
    NDR, NPM and IDS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026extrahop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    FedRAMP
    Authorised
    Checked Nov 8, 2026extrahop.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Security Onion logo

    4. Security Onion

    Best for: Security teams that want IDS alerts, packet capture and hunting tools in one free platform.

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Darktrace

    Free, open-source platform combining network sensors, IDS and log analysis for teams with in-house analysts.

    Pros

    • Bundles Suricata, Zeek, packet capture and Elastic in one install
    • Its own hunting, case and dashboard interfaces
    • Free core platform with source on GitHub

    Cons

    • Needs substantial RAM and disk
    • Complex to run compared with a single IDS
    • Some features reserved for the paid Pro edition
    Visit Security Onion Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Security Onion a good Darktrace alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026securityonion.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Detection engines
    Suricata and Zeek
    Checked Nov 8, 2026securityonion.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid edition
    Security Onion Pro
    Checked Nov 8, 2026securityonion.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Started
    2008
    Checked Nov 8, 2026securityonion.net(opens source in a new tab)
  5. SentinelOne Singularity logo

    5. SentinelOne Singularity

    Best for: Security teams that want autonomous EDR with rollback and AI-assisted investigation

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Darktrace

    Autonomous endpoint protection with XDR across cloud and identity, for teams consolidating on one agent-based platform.

    Pros

    • One-click rollback and remediation after an attack
    • Covers endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and mobile devices
    • Published per-endpoint prices for the main packages

    Cons

    • Annual per-endpoint pricing is higher than Microsoft Defender bundled in Microsoft 365
    • Enterprise tier and add-ons need a sales quote
    • Feature depth is aimed at teams with security analysts
    Visit SentinelOne Singularity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SentinelOne Singularity a good Darktrace alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Singularity Complete
    $179.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Commercial
    $229.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware rollback
    One-click
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    US government
    FedRAMP High authorized
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile protection
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Commercial plan
    $229.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Enterprise plan
    Custom quote
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Darktrace alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Vectra AI logo

Best Darktrace alternative for most people

Vectra AI

AI-driven detection across network, identity and cloud, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID attacks.

Security Onion logo

Best Darktrace alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Security Onion

Free, open-source platform combining network sensors, IDS and log analysis for teams with in-house analysts.

ExtraHop RevealX logo

Best Darktrace alternative for self-hosting

ExtraHop RevealX

Network detection built on full packet decryption and analysis, with deeper forensics and record search than Darktrace.

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

Best Darktrace alternative for Mac

CrowdStrike Falcon

Endpoint-first XDR platform, a common switch for teams that want detection anchored on endpoints rather than traffic.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best Darktrace alternative for Windows

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous endpoint protection with XDR across cloud and identity, for teams consolidating on one agent-based platform.

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

Best Darktrace alternative for Linux

CrowdStrike Falcon

Endpoint-first XDR platform, a common switch for teams that want detection anchored on endpoints rather than traffic.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best Darktrace alternative for iPhone and Android

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous endpoint protection with XDR across cloud and identity, for teams consolidating on one agent-based platform.

Vectra AI logo

Best Darktrace alternative for working in the browser

Vectra AI

AI-driven detection across network, identity and cloud, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID attacks.

Darktrace alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Darktrace?

Vectra AI ranks first right now. AI-driven detection across network, identity and cloud, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID attacks. CrowdStrike Falcon and ExtraHop RevealX follow it in our ranking.

Darktrace vs Vectra AI: what's the difference?

Both Darktrace and Vectra AI are paid products. Both run on Web.

Is Darktrace free?

Darktrace is a paid product.

How much do Darktrace alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Darktrace alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon, $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually); SentinelOne Singularity, $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Darktrace?

Yes. Security Onion (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Darktrace?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Darktrace alternatives work on Linux?

CrowdStrike Falcon, Security Onion and SentinelOne Singularity run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Darktrace?

The complaints we hear most: no public pricing; sold through sales quotes; anomaly-based alerts need tuning and analyst time to manage noise; aimed at organisations; nothing for home users or very small teams.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Darktrace, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.