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ThreatDown alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll endpoint security and EDR

Top picks

  • CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    Best overall

    CrowdStrike Falcon

    Starting price: $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)

Common reasons people leave ThreatDown: fewer advanced hunting features than CrowdStrike or SentinelOne, and patch management and EDR need the Advanced bundle or higher. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ThreatDown, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CrowdStrike Falcon currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CrowdStrike Falcon logoCrowdStrike FalconPaid$59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +17 of 783.8
2SoSophos EndpointPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 471.3
3SentinelOne Singularity logoSentinelOne SingularityPaid$179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +38 of 862.6
4Bitdefender GravityZone logoBitdefender GravityZonePaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.4
5ESET PROTECT logoESET PROTECTPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 557.5
6Cybereason logoCybereasonPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 455.9
  1. CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    1. CrowdStrike FalconTop pick

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

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    83.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ThreatDown

    Deeper threat hunting and a larger security ecosystem for bigger security teams.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 ThreatDown 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)
  2. So

    2. Sophos Endpoint

    Best for: Small and mid-size organisations buying through an IT partner, often alongside Sophos MDR or firewalls

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    71.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ThreatDown

    Similar SMB focus with strong anti-ransomware tech and a popular MDR service.

    Pros

    • CryptoGuard detects ransomware encryption and rolls files back
    • One agent for Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints and servers
    • Optional 24/7 managed detection and response from Sophos
    • 30-day free trial

    Cons

    • No published prices; bought through partners
    • EDR and XDR features cost extra over the base product
    Visit Sophos Endpoint Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Sophos Endpoint a good ThreatDown alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware rollback
    CryptoGuard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Exploit mitigations
    60+ on by default
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SentinelOne Singularity logo

    3. SentinelOne Singularity

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

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ThreatDown

    Autonomous EDR with rollback, plus stronger XDR and cloud workload coverage.

    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 ×0.387
    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 ThreatDown 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)
  4. Bitdefender GravityZone logo

    4. Bitdefender GravityZone

    Best for: Small and mid-size IT teams and MSPs that want strong endpoint protection with cloud or on-prem management

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from ThreatDown

    Highly rated protection engine with EDR tiers at competitive prices for small businesses.

    Pros

    • Choice of cloud console or self-hosted virtual appliance
    • Ransomware protection that restores encrypted files from backup copies
    • Small-business package can be bought online without a sales call
    • Wide range of add-ons: patching, encryption, email and mobile security

    Cons

    • Many features sit in separate add-ons or higher tiers
    • Console has a lot of settings to learn for a small IT team
    • Mobile protection is an add-on, not part of the base package
    Visit Bitdefender GravityZone Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Bitdefender GravityZone a good ThreatDown alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported OS
    Windows, Linux, macOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Cloud or on-premises management
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-prem console
    Virtual appliance (OVA, XVA, VHD)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile add-on
    iOS, Android and ChromeOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. ESET PROTECT logo

    5. ESET PROTECT

    Best for: Businesses that want light, well-tested endpoint protection with a cloud or self-hosted console

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ThreatDown

    Light on resources, with cloud or on-premises consoles and modular EDR.

    Pros

    • Cloud console or self-hosted server on Windows, Linux or a virtual appliance
    • Tiered plans let small firms start basic and add EDR later
    • Cloud version manages up to 50,000 devices from one console
    • Includes full-disk encryption management for Windows and macOS on higher tiers

    Cons

    • Mobile device management has ended in the on-prem version
    • Advanced detection, MDR and patching only come with higher tiers
    • Several separate components (agent, bridge, hub) to understand at first
    Visit ESET PROTECT Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 ESET PROTECT a good ThreatDown alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Cloud or on-premises
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud scale
    Up to 50,000 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-prem server
    Windows, Linux or virtual appliance
    Checked Nov 4, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile management
    Android and iOS (cloud version)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Cybereason logo

    6. CybereasonAcquired

    Best for: Security teams that want correlated attack stories and an optional managed service

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from ThreatDown

    MalOp attack-story view and a managed service from LevelBlue for larger organisations.

    Pros

    • MalOp view groups related alerts into one attack story
    • One-click or automated response actions
    • Can be self-run, co-managed or fully managed

    Cons

    • Ownership change to LevelBlue adds roadmap uncertainty
    • No public pricing
    • Aimed at larger organisations rather than small businesses
    Visit Cybereason Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Cybereason a good ThreatDown alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    LevelBlue
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Acquisition
    Completed by LevelBlue
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customer access
    Continues
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Attack correlation
    MalOp engine
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cybereason.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ThreatDown alternative for…

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

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

Best ThreatDown alternative for most people

CrowdStrike Falcon

Deeper threat hunting and a larger security ecosystem for bigger security teams.

Bitdefender GravityZone logo

Best ThreatDown alternative for self-hosting

Bitdefender GravityZone

Highly rated protection engine with EDR tiers at competitive prices for small businesses.

So

Best ThreatDown alternative for Mac

Sophos Endpoint

Similar SMB focus with strong anti-ransomware tech and a popular MDR service.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best ThreatDown alternative for Windows

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous EDR with rollback, plus stronger XDR and cloud workload coverage.

ESET PROTECT logo

Best ThreatDown alternative for Linux

ESET PROTECT

Light on resources, with cloud or on-premises consoles and modular EDR.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best ThreatDown alternative for iPhone and Android

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous EDR with rollback, plus stronger XDR and cloud workload coverage.

Cybereason logo

Best ThreatDown alternative for working in the browser

Cybereason

MalOp attack-story view and a managed service from LevelBlue for larger organisations.

ThreatDown alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ThreatDown?

CrowdStrike Falcon ranks first right now. Deeper threat hunting and a larger security ecosystem for bigger security teams. Sophos Endpoint and SentinelOne Singularity follow it in our ranking.

ThreatDown vs CrowdStrike Falcon: what's the difference?

Both ThreatDown and CrowdStrike Falcon are paid products. Both run on Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Is ThreatDown free?

ThreatDown is a paid product. Multi-year discount: 20% for 3 years. Checked on ThreatDown's own site, November 2026.

How much do ThreatDown alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked ThreatDown 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 ThreatDown?

None of the 6 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to ThreatDown?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which ThreatDown alternatives work on Linux?

CrowdStrike Falcon, Sophos Endpoint, SentinelOne Singularity, Bitdefender GravityZone and ESET PROTECT run on Linux.

Why do people switch from ThreatDown?

The complaints we hear most: fewer advanced hunting features than CrowdStrike or SentinelOne; patch management and EDR need the Advanced bundle or higher; several features are paid add-ons.

How is this list ranked?

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