CrowdStrike Falcon vs Malwarebytes Teams comparison

CrowdStrike and Malwarebytes are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. CrowdStrike is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6, while Malwarebytes is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.7. CrowdStrike holds a 7.9% mindshare in EPP, compared to Malwarebytes’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Malwarebytes users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 4, 2025

CrowdStrike Falcon and Malwarebytes Teams compete in the endpoint protection category. CrowdStrike Falcon appears to have the upper hand with its advanced threat intelligence capabilities and comprehensive endpoint security, while Malwarebytes Teams is favored for its user-friendliness and efficiency.

Features: CrowdStrike Falcon stands out for its robust endpoint visibility and enhanced detection and response capabilities. Its cloud-native architecture supports remote analysis and investigation, and users appreciate its AI-driven protection. Malwarebytes Teams excels in effective malware detection, rollback features to recover from ransomware attacks, and a straightforward setup process.

Room for Improvement: CrowdStrike Falcon could improve integration with other security platforms, user interface easing navigation, and reduce false positives. It could also benefit from a more flexible pricing model. Malwarebytes Teams needs better false positive detection, deeper threat intelligence integration, and comprehensive EDR capability. Its pricing strategy could align better with its features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CrowdStrike Falcon offers flexibility with deployment options across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments. It has mixed reviews on technical support responsiveness. Malwarebytes Teams is recognized for straightforward deployment on both on-premises and cloud platforms, with generally good support, though faster responsiveness is suggested.

Pricing and ROI: CrowdStrike Falcon is a premium product with higher pricing, justified by extensive features and operational efficiency, offering a good ROI with reduced manual efforts. Malwarebytes Teams is more moderately priced, making it an attractive option for essential protection without high costs, delivering good ROI by minimizing downtime.

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

135

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (2nd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)

Malwarebytes Teams

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon is 7.9%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Malwarebytes Teams is 2.2%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon	7.9%
Malwarebytes Teams	2.2%
Other	89.9%

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Waleed Omar

Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University

Provides effective real-time threat detection with potential for cost optimization

Some features such as device control, firewall management, and file analysis are standalone products that we need to purchase separately. If these features came out of the box within the product, it would be much more beneficial for us. Other providers such as SentinelOne include these features in their base product. We attended a CrowdStrike Falcon event where they discussed some shallow AI features, but we cannot see these in our panel yet. We work with different solutions such as Darktrace and SocRadar, where AI features are automatically displayed in our dashboards after release. However, for CrowdStrike Falcon, we cannot see these features.

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Anas Anas

Solution Consultant at Creation for Smart Software Development

Effective threat predictions, simple to deploy, and light on resources

Malwarebytes's initial setup is simple. It is easy to deploy and configure the policies and the configuration. I deployed Malwarebytes for one customer and I did it in under two days. They had approximately 50 users, it took approximately an hour. The steps I took for the implementation were downloading the Malwarebytes management console from the site, installing it, then running the discovery tool, scanning my network, and checking all of the PCs on my network. It's already pre-configured, you don't need to configure anything. The only configuration that I did on the administration console was some of the exclusion from the scan. This is the only rule that I have created. I rate the initial setup of Malwarebytes a ten out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The automatic alert feature is the most important feature of the solution."

"Cyberattack detection is very good. We use it for detecting different vulnerabilities, such as ransomware, virus, and malware. It is a good product today when compared to Symantec that we used previously."

"CrowdStrike has improved our incident response capabilities."

"The platform is very scalable."

"The most valuable feature is the activity dashboard because it gives you a holistic view of your environment from a security standpoint."

"I find nothing to miss in terms of stability; there are no glitches, and the solution is stable."

"Scalability is good. We have had no issues with it."

"The most valuable feature is the machine learning that they use to check certain patterns in the endpoint devices. It checks the whole ecosystem or entire environment."

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"The most valuable features of Malwarebytes are the agents, user experience, efficiency of the findings, and MDR features."

"The most valuable feature is that it stops malware, which is important."

"The solution is very good at scanning."

"It is a stable solution."

"It allows us to have better knowledge of the way people use the tool and how we can improve their workflows."

"The solution has a good management interface."

"The most valuable features of the solution are malware scanning and malware removal."

"The technical support services are good."

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Cons

"CrowdStrike should add support for ransomware protection."

"In a future release, I would like to see more integrations for data breaches and security features."

"The Integration with tools, SOC tools, could be better."

"CrowdStrike Falcon could improve by having an easier way to search and use the interface for extracting queries from the data. The interface could improve."

"As for stability, I would rate it around eight because last year they faced some downtime with around eight thousand computers, but it will improve."

"I believe nothing can be done to make CrowdStrike Falcon a ten out of ten, as I think it's one of the best solutions in the market. However, rating it a ten overall would imply there's no scope for improvement, but to survive in the market, changes must be made every day."

"CrowdStrike costs a little more than its competitors."

"The current database schema presents challenges and has potential for improvement."

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"Strictly in terms of cyber security, the release cycle should be quarterly, at most. It shouldn't be more frequent than that because, for one thing, keeping up with tech support is difficult."

"My clients have frequently encountered some tech support scams where when you go to a particular website, it throws up a fake warning to you and states that you need to call this number."

"This solution reports far too many false positives!"

"The online reporting needs to be improved. Currently, we have to look at it online, and if we want to download a report, it just downloads as an Excel file. It's just raw information. There needs to be some way to better display it when it's downloaded."

"The EPP solution lacks the sophisticated artificial intelligence required for automating reports and letting you know about things in real-time. It stops a suspicious activity in real-time, but it doesn't let you know in real-time. You have to look at a report, and then you find out that something is wrong. You have to manually kick off a scan. With the Advanced EDR solutions, Malwarebytes has the ability to alert you in real-time, but they still don't do automatic remediation or quarantining of devices. That is something that you still have to do manually. So, the endpoint protection piece, which is just like their basic endpoint protection, lacks AI. For the advanced detection and response piece, there is an add-on that comes with it, but it still doesn't go far enough in terms of automatic remediation of viruses. It won't separate that virus from your network if something happens. You have to manually go there and do it."

"Malwarebytes is not there in the reports from Gartner or IDC...If we look at the market trends and the industry, most customers look at Gartner's reports to identify whether a product is a leader, challenger, or a big product, depending on which they choose."

"Malwarebytes can improve its network database. Malwarebytes can scan the files and registry. It can scan the system with a light agent. It will not impact the performance of your PC. You can do the full scan and database scan using the EDR, and the RAM and CPU consumption will not increase."

"They should make it faster, less taxing on the processor."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"CrowdStrike is well priced. On a yearly basis, it costs between $60 and $100 per user."

"There is no license required to use this solution."

"With respect to pricing, my suggestion to others is to evaluate the environment and purchase what you need."

"The solution's pricing is great for us."

"Our company pays approximately US$ 65,000 annually for 900 machines."

"I'm not directly involved in sales, so I can't comment on the exact price, but I know the price decreases the higher the quantity we purchase."

"Crowdstrike Falcon is relatively cheap."

"We bought a very small number of licenses, then ran it for a year. We bought a 100 licenses for a year, so we didn't actually do a proof of concept. We just bought them. Then, the next year, we bought 10,000 licenses."

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"It is really expensive. We've got between 30 and 40 licenses every year, and for the number of licenses that we have, we're finding that Malwarebytes on average costs between $900 and $1,000 more per year than comparable options. We're paying about $3,300 per year for these licenses. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"Its licensing is annual. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."

"I would say that it's affordable. It costs much less than Sentinel One, CrowdStrike, or anything of that nature. But, at the same time, you are getting what you pay for. So I would say it's one of the best when you're comparing traditional NextGen AVs like Webroot that aren't the best in the bunch."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the product's pricing a seven."

"Its cost is around $60 a machine. The cost of the total solution for 250 people is about $8,500 a year. If we add EDR to it, it will bring that cost up to about $15,000. The cost for Carbon Black is about $25,000, which is $10,000 more, but you get all AI functions with it."

"The price of Malwarebytes is in the middle range compared to other vendors."

"Malwarebytes is a cost-effective product."

"The licensing is per seat, with clients being a little less expensive than servers. If we need more licenses, we can accomplish that within a day. As Malwarebytes adds new features to their product, such as DNS filtering and a patching module, they want to charge us more even though we're a premium user, which isn't ideal."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

11%

University

Comms Service Provider

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	34
Large Enterprise	61

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. CrowdStrike Falcon Both Cortex XDR and Crowd Strike Falcon offer cloud-based solutions that are very scalable, secure, and user-friendly. Cortex XDR by Palo Alto offers ...

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How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?

Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing user interface that makes setup easy and seamless. CrowdStrike Falcon offers a cl...

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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

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What do you like most about Malwarebytes?

Ten times a day, improved signatures will be downloaded, so it is very up-to-date in terms of malware experience.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Malwarebytes?

I really hate the automatic rebilling without officially confirming it with me. It's an annoyance and they should at least confirm with me, like a month before they bill me.

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What needs improvement with Malwarebytes?

It takes up too much space when it's trying to run in the background.

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Also Known As

CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface

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Overview

CrowdStrike Falcon offers comprehensive endpoint protection with real-time threat detection, AI-driven capabilities, and seamless integration with other platforms. Its cloud-native design provides robust security across diverse environments, making it a reliable choice for modern cybersecurity needs.

CrowdStrike Falcon is heralded for features like robust endpoint visibility, threat detection, and AI-driven capabilities. Users value its efficient real-time monitoring, which maintains low impact on performance while offering seamless integration with platforms. The lightweight design, coupled with comprehensive dashboards and automated threat responses, enhances security operations while reducing resource strain. CrowdStrike's cloud-native architecture ensures flexible, always-on protection, making it adaptable to a wide range of environments. However, improvements can be made in log management, compatibility with diverse operating systems, and integration with third-party technologies. Users also seek more robust reporting features, fewer false positives, and better support for legacy systems. Enhanced policy application, AI capabilities, and extended on-demand scanning are desired, while pricing and technical support responsiveness are concerns.

What are CrowdStrike Falcon's key features?

Endpoint Visibility: Offers robust real-time monitoring and detection.
AI-Driven Security: Incorporates advanced AI for threat intelligence.
Cloud-Native Architecture: Provides flexible, always-on protection.
Automated Threat Response: Enhances security operations efficiently.
Seamless Integration: Works smoothly with other platforms.

What benefits should users focus on?

Reduced Resource Strain: Lightweight design minimizes performance impact.
Comprehensive Security: Advanced protection across various endpoints.
Flexible Deployment: Adapts to different environments easily.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines threat detection and response processes.
Cost-Effectiveness: Potential ROI from reduced security breaches.

CrowdStrike Falcon is implemented widely in industries relying on robust endpoint protection for monitoring, securing endpoints, forensic analysis, and malware detection. Its cloud-based AI capabilities ensure comprehensive security across devices, making it a preferred choice for networks, servers, and workstations globally. The efficient management of security threats and compliance with regulations is achieved with minimal resource consumption.

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Malwarebytes Teams provides advanced threat protection and efficient detection and removal capabilities, featuring cloud-based management and robust endpoint security. It operates on Windows and Mac, emphasizing threat interception and the cloud-management interface.

Offering comprehensive protection, Malwarebytes Teams is recognized for its customizable and user-friendly interface. The anti-exploit feature effectively intercepts threats in Office applications, while frequent updates maintain security standards. Efficient scanning, threat response, and rollback features are highly valued, as is its ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse environments. Remote accessibility and cloud management enhance its robust endpoint protection.

What are the key features of Malwarebytes Teams?

Comprehensive Threat Protection: Advanced detection and removal for malware.
Cloud-Based Management: Manage security conveniently from the cloud.
Anti-Exploit Feature: Protects against threats in Office applications.
Efficient Scanning: Quick and effective threat detection.
Threat Response and Rollback: Swift response with rollback capabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Enhanced Security: Continuous updates and strong endpoint protection.
Integration Flexibility: Works well with existing environments.
Reporting Capabilities: Offers effective reporting and monitoring.
Remote Accessibility: Manage security from any location.

Malwarebytes Teams is widely implemented in cybersecurity across industries for endpoint security. Organizations deploy it for malware detection, intrusion protection, and compliance scanning, relying on its antivirus capabilities and ransomware rollback. It serves as a secondary tool alongside primary systems to enhance security on both Windows and Mac environments, particularly valued for monitoring usage behaviors without controlling endpoints.

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