CrowdStrike Falcon vs Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus comparison

CrowdStrike Falcon vs. Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon

Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

132

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (2nd), 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)

Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus

Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms

27th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Threat Intelligence Platforms category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon is 8.5%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus is 1.2%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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RichPhillips

Enterprise Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Offers a centralized dashboard for reporting threats and anomalies

The tool along with other suite of products provides us with threat and alert information. The solution has provided us with a centralized dashboard for reporting threats and anomalies. I am impressed with the tool's integration of Palo Alto products which serves as a platform for security. I…

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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 most valuable features in CrowdStrike Falcon are the full EDR with antivirus, hunting, reporting, and RTR remote control."

"The CrowdStrike Falcon agent is very lightweight. Users never complain about their PCs getting stuck and things like that."

"CrowdStrike Falcon's scalability is good. We have thousands of students using this solution."

"The solution's reporting console is phenomenal, and I can get a lot of data out of it."

"The most valuable features of CrowdStrike Falcon include Falcon Fusion workflows and endpoint detection capabilities."

"The most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon is crowdsourcing intelligence."

"CrowdStrike has improved our incident response capabilities."

"I haven't had any issues with bugs or glitches. I haven't had a problem with stability so far."

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"I am impressed with the tool's integration of Palo Alto products which serves as a platform for security."

"The most valuable feature is alerting."

"I would rate Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus a ten out of ten."

"The feature that I like best is the dashboard."

"The logs play a crucial role as they contribute to blocking unwanted Internet traffic."

"It integrates well with other solutions and provides good threat intelligence in terms of external threats."

Cons

"They respond quickly on the weekdays, but the weekend response times are slower."

"Currently, I do not see any tangible benefits from CrowdStrike regarding incident improvement time, response time, or cost saving."

"The skillsets needed to run CrowdStrike Falcon are extensive if you want to get the most value out of the tool."

"I would love to see more investment in Insight because CrowdStrike have an opportunity to potentially displace some of the vulnerability management vendors with the visibility they can see over time. I want to see them continue to evolve, e.g., what other things can they disrupt which are operational things we have to continue to do as an organization."

"CrowdStrike Falcon could improve if it became an XDR. When we look only to an end-point, we lost the context of the environment. I know it's another line of design of the product. However, if CrowdStrike becomes an XDR, it could be very good."

"The management of the solution could improve."

"Dashboard creation is one of the areas for improvement in CrowdStrike Falcon. Sometimes, management asks for a custom dashboard, so my team has to collect data from CrowdStrike Falcon, integrate that in Splunk, then create the dashboard in Splunk. The Splunk dashboard is more elaborate, so the CrowdStrike Falcon dashboard needs improvement. Another area for improvement in the tool is the malware detection report, as it needs to be more detailed and include some graphics so that if you want to present that data in a nutshell, it's easier to do. For example, the report should consist of some graphical representation that shows a month's worth of data. In terms of an additional feature I'd like CrowdStrike Falcon to have, it's the device posture assessment feature that detects the device posture within the network. Whichever device connects to the corporate network, my company should be able to analyze the device posture. Then there should be communication with the network, which means that as soon as a device connects, CrowdStrike Falcon can assess the device posture, detect its corporate asset, and decide whether it should be allowed on the network."

"I think there's an opportunity to enhance the AI or at least the traps to say, if something changes from this baseline, let us know and flag it."

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"It would be helpful to have better documentation for configuring and installing the solution."

"It is a completely cloud-based product at present."

"I would like the tool to see more integration with Cortex XDR. There is no real reason to keep them separate."

"It would be better if they used the threat intelligence feeds directly from their side and changing the verdict instead of us requesting it."

"I would like to have more technical documentation that contains greater detail on the types of threats that are occurring."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive product, but I think it is well worth the investment."

"In my opinion, the pricing of CrowdStrike Falcon seems aggressive."

"The more endpoints an organization adds the cheaper the cost."

"We pay between $30-50 per user for a yearly license, which is more expensive than SentinelOne or Bitdefender. However, CrowdStrike gives better value for money."

"This solution has a very competitive price."

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

"As I'm part of the technical team, not the budgeting team, I don't have information on CrowdStrike Falcon pricing."

"I would like them to further reduce the price, because it is quite pricey at the moment."

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"It is expensive."

"The solution is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

10%

Insurance Company

10%

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Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)

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How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?

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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

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What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?

While Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus is effective, I always prefer to have a second source of threat intelligence feed to ensure coverage for zero-day vulnerabilities that might be missed. This is mo...

What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?

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What advice do you have for others considering Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?

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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 provides endpoint protection and threat intelligence using a cloud-based platform for real-time detection and response. Its minimal impact on system performance and ease of deployment are key benefits along with advanced logging and reporting for compliance and forensic analysis.

CrowdStrike Falcon is known for its efficacy in identifying malware, ransomware, and sophisticated cyber threats. The platform's cloud-native architecture and advanced AI capabilities ensure comprehensive endpoint visibility and rapid response times. Users appreciate the lightweight agent and seamless deployment process, along with detailed reporting features. Integration with security tools and efficient customer support are essential features.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon?

Real-time Threat Detection: Provides immediate threat identification and response.
Lightweight Agent: Minimal impact on system performance.
Cloud-native Architecture: Ensures flexibility and scalability.
Advanced AI Capabilities: Enhances threat detection and prevention.
Comprehensive Endpoint Visibility: Complete insight into endpoint activities.
Detailed Reporting: Facilitates compliance and forensic analysis.
Security Tool Integration: Seamless integration with other tools.
Efficient Customer Support: Robust support services.

What are the benefits or ROI of CrowdStrike Falcon?

Improved Threat Detection: Identifies sophisticated threats, reducing risk.
Enhanced System Performance: Lightweight agent ensures minimal disruption.
Faster Response Times: Swift reaction to incidents minimizes damage.
Better Compliance: Detailed logs meet regulatory requirements.
Streamlined Deployment: Easy to implement with minimal downtime.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and retail, CrowdStrike Falcon is often used for critical security due to its robust threat detection capabilities. Financial firms value its rapid response and detailed reporting for compliance, while healthcare providers appreciate the minimal system performance impact. Retailers benefit from its comprehensive endpoint visibility and integration with other security tools.

CrowdStrike

AutoFocus contextual threat intelligence service accelerates analysis, correlation and prevention workflows. Unique, targeted attacks are automatically prioritized with full context, allowing security teams to respond to critical attacks faster, without additional IT security resources.

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CrowdStrike Falcon vs. Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus