Darktrace

AI-based security platform that learns normal behaviour on a network and flags and contains threats.

PaidNetwork detection and response (NDR) tools

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web

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About Darktrace

Darktrace is a British cybersecurity company whose platform builds a model of how a particular organisation's network, cloud accounts, email and users normally behave, then raises alerts and can take automatic containment actions when activity departs from that pattern. Its best-known product is the network detection and response offering, now sold as HYBRID NETWORK, which watches on-premises, cloud and OT traffic; separate products cover email security and the use of AI tools inside a company. Because it relies on learned behaviour rather than signature lists, it is pitched at catching new and insider threats, though tuning out noise still takes analyst time. It is sold to mid-sized and large organisations through direct sales and partners, with quotes rather than public prices, and is managed through a web console. Research is based in Cambridge, UK.

Best for: Security teams wanting behaviour-based detection across network, email, cloud and OT from one vendor.

What works

One behavioural model spans network, cloud, OT, identity and email
Can take autonomous containment actions instead of only alerting
Named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for NDR

Why people leave

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

Darktrace vs Vectra AI, CrowdStrike Falcon and ExtraHop RevealX

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Attribute	Darktrace	Vectra AI	CrowdStrike Falcon	ExtraHop RevealX
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Verified price	—	—	$59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)	—
Free plan	No	No	No	No
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	Yes
Platforms	Web	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Self-hosted

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Vectra AI
AI-driven detection across network, identity and cloud, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID attacks.
68.8
2
CrowdStrike Falcon
Endpoint-first XDR platform, a common switch for teams that want detection anchored on endpoints rather than traffic.
67.6
3
ExtraHop RevealX
Network detection built on full packet decryption and analysis, with deeper forensics and record search than Darktrace.
64.8
4
Security Onion
Free, open-source platform combining network sensors, IDS and log analysis for teams with in-house analysts.
50.0
5
SentinelOne Singularity
Autonomous endpoint protection with XDR across cloud and identity, for teams consolidating on one agent-based platform.
48.9

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Darktrace: common questions

What is Darktrace?

Darktrace: AI-based security platform that learns normal behaviour on a network and flags and contains threats. Best for security teams wanting behaviour-based detection across network, email, cloud and OT from one vendor. Available for Web.

Is Darktrace free?

No, Darktrace is a paid product.

Is Darktrace open source?

No, Darktrace is not open source.

What platforms does Darktrace run on?

Darktrace is available for Web.

What are the best alternatives to Darktrace?

The highest-ranked Darktrace alternatives right now are Vectra AI, CrowdStrike Falcon and ExtraHop RevealX. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Darktrace vs Vectra AI: what's the difference?

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

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Darktrace facts

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Founded: 2013; Checked Nov 8, 2026darktrace.com(opens source in a new tab); “Darktrace has been building a new model for cybersecurity since 2013.”
Customers: 10,000; Checked Nov 8, 2026darktrace.com(opens source in a new tab); “Trusted across the world Our 10,000 customers include organizations”
Research centre: Cambridge, UK; Checked Nov 8, 2026darktrace.com(opens source in a new tab); “The Darktrace AI Research Center based in Cambridge, UK”
Analyst recognition: Leader, 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for NDR; Checked Nov 8, 2026darktrace.com(opens source in a new tab); “Darktrace named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for NDR”
Coverage: Network, cloud, OT, endpoint and identity; Checked Nov 8, 2026darktrace.com(opens source in a new tab); “across network, cloud, OT, endpoint, and identity with a single solution that learns your environment from the ground up.”