CrowdStrike Competitors That Beat It in Independent Tests
CrowdStrike is often considered the detection leader, but several competitors now match or exceed its scores in AV-TEST, SE Labs, and MITRE ATT&CK evaluations. We ranked the alternatives that have proven superior detection in lab testing.
What we looked at
AV-TEST Scores
Protection, performance, and usability scores from AV-TEST's continuous testing program, the industry's most widely referenced benchmark.
MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations
Detection coverage and analytic quality in MITRE Engenuity's annual ATT&CK Evaluations, which simulate real-world adversary techniques.
SE Labs Ratings
Total accuracy ratings from SE Labs, which tests products against targeted attacks and measures both detection and false-positive rates.
False Positive Rate
Rate of incorrect detections that can disrupt business operations and erode trust in the security tool.
Zero-Day Detection
Ability to detect and prevent previously unknown threats without relying on signatures or prior knowledge of the malware.
The picks
Bitdefender GravityZone has earned more consecutive AV-TEST 'Top Product' awards than any competitor, including CrowdStrike. Its HyperDetect machine learning engine consistently achieves 100% detection rates across multiple testing cycles.
Unified endpoint security with top-rated protection efficacy and low performance impact
SentinelOne achieved the highest analytic detection coverage in recent MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations with zero delayed detections. Its Storyline technology provided full attack chain visibility without requiring human intervention.
AI-powered autonomous endpoint protection with one-click remediation
Microsoft Defender has dramatically improved its detection capabilities, now scoring consistently in the top tier across AV-TEST and MITRE evaluations. Its cloud-based AI detection engine benefits from telemetry across billions of Windows endpoints.
Enterprise endpoint protection deeply integrated with Microsoft 365 security stack
Sophos Intercept X's deep learning engine detects never-before-seen malware with some of the lowest false-positive rates in independent testing. SE Labs consistently rates it AAA, matching or exceeding CrowdStrike's detection accuracy.
Endpoint protection with deep learning AI and synchronized security ecosystem
Trend Micro Vision One's predictive machine learning and behavioral analysis consistently catch zero-day threats in testing. Its extensive vulnerability research through ZDI gives it an intelligence advantage for emerging threats.
XDR platform with unified visibility across endpoints, email, cloud, and network