CrowdStrike Falcon vs SonicWall Capture Client comparison

CrowdStrike and SonicWall are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. CrowdStrike is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6, while SonicWall is ranked #45 with an average rating of 8.0. CrowdStrike holds a 10.5% mindshare in EPP, compared to SonicWall’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.

CrowdStrike Falcon

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SonicWall Capture Client

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100% willing to recommend

CrowdStrike Falcon

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 2025

CrowdStrike Falcon and SonicWall Capture Client are competitive solutions in the cybersecurity space. CrowdStrike Falcon has the upper hand in support and deployment simplicity, while SonicWall Capture Client is noted for its robust features.

Features: CrowdStrike Falcon users highlight advanced threat detection, endpoint protection, and automated response capabilities. SonicWall Capture Client users appreciate its deep integration with SonicWall appliances, real-time threat intelligence, and robust policy management.

Room for Improvement: For CrowdStrike Falcon, users suggest reducing false positives, enhancing reporting capabilities, and further streamlining threat response. SonicWall Capture Client could benefit from better scalability, an enhanced alert system, and improved user interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Users find CrowdStrike Falcon easy to deploy with outstanding customer service support. SonicWall Capture Client users report a steeper learning curve for deployment but commend the comprehensive support available.

Pricing and ROI: CrowdStrike Falcon users report satisfactory setup costs and good ROI, appreciating its value for money. SonicWall Capture Client also earns positive feedback on ROI, with users recognizing the merit of its extensive features justifying the cost.

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CrowdStrike Falcon vs. SonicWall Capture Client

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

2nd

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

132

Ranking in other categories

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

SonicWall Capture Client

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

45th

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

41st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon is 10.5%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall Capture Client is 0.6%, down from 0.6% 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	10.5%
SonicWall Capture Client	0.6%
Other	88.9%

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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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LUIZ FERNANDO MARIANO SILVA

Data Office Protect - DPO at DATATRUSTY TECNOLOGIA

Enables faster updates and provides an easy-to-use user interface

I have an advanced license that includes all features. Though we have the license, we cannot use it completely because it is not enabled in the Microsoft tier. It does not make sense. We do not want to buy it separately because the price is different if we buy separate licenses.

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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 useful feature is that we do not need to install or keep signature files. Regular scanning that consumes a lot of computer resources is not needed."

"We are now able to find the root cause analysis on any threat. We can figure out where the issue came in versus just dealing with where it is at the moment."

"Since we deployed CrowdStrike, the network has become much calmer, and we now understand the sources of infections, which helps us prevent them from spreading."

"It has definitely minimized resources. When everything was on-prem, there was a lot more work maintaining it. One of the big value tickets: I don't have lists of hundreds of exceptions for certain applications that I have to maintain, add, delete, and move. The very nature of the product has lessened my workload considerably."

"The Protect functionality on the laptops provides great visibility into what's occurring, and the cloud management of the platform is what we needed."

"We have a small IT Team, and this allows us to get sleep at night, knowing that someone else is taking care of any incidents that occur."

"It provides very good protection and the ability to crosscheck environments."

"I have found the connection to search the hosts for detections very useful in CrowdStrike Falcon."

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"SonicWall Capture Client's scalability is nice."

"The product’s interface is easy to use."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"Overall, what I love the most about SonicWall Capture Client is its management console. SonicWall Capture Client also has the intelligence to tell you which computer is online, what OS it uses, etc. I also found the rollback feature and SentinelOne integration valuable in SonicWall Capture Client. Rollback is a powerful feature of the solution because it's similar to locking your endpoint during an attack, so you won't have to pay the hackers, particularly during ransomware attacks. That feature in SonicWall Capture Client allows you to get back your endpoint or make your endpoint right again after an attack. I also like that it isn't complex to remove the engine error from the endpoint because you only have to provide the security key from SonicWall Capture Client, so the process is simple. It's not complex."

"Considering other products, SonicWall Capture Client has two differentiators."

"SonicWall Capture Client offers a cost-effective solution that's cheaper compared to other vendors like CrowdStrike."

"The most valuable features of SonicWall Capture Client are CSC (Capture Security Center), RTDMI (Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection), and the deep memory inspection feature."

"The solution serves as a very stable platform."

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Cons

"It would be nice if they did have some sort of Active Directory tie-in, whether that be Azure or on-prem. Sometimes, it is difficult for us to determine if we are missing any endpoints or servers in CrowdStrike. We honestly don't have a great inventory, but it would be nice if CrowdStrike had a way to say this is everything in your environment, Active Directory-wise, and this is what doesn't have sensors. They try to do that now with a function that they have built-in, but I have been unsuccessful in having it help us identify what needs a sensor. So, better visibility of what doesn't have a sensor in our environment would be helpful."

"They should provide us with good visibility for everything."

"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."

"The solution should have included remote wipe capability out of the box."

"CrowdStrike Falcon could improve by adding manual scanning or serverless scanning. It is not available at this time."

"We encounter occasional issues, such as when disabling network access for a host that uses CrowdStrike."

"The management reporting functionality needs to be improved."

"The performance could be better."

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"XDR cannot be used unless MDR services are purchased with SonicWall."

"They should improve their user interface."

"The vulnerability reports need to be better. Windows Defender detected some issues that SonicWall Capture Client couldn't."

"The implementation is not easy."

"The biggest issue with SonicWall Capture Client is network latency."

"It takes technical support too long to resolve an issue."

"SonicWall Capture Client should use less of our PC's memory, as it tends to slow down the performance."

"SonicWall Capture Client could be made a little lighter than it currently is in terms of memory consumption."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are three to four licensing models available to choose from for CrowdStrike Falcon. The price of CrowdStrike Falcon depends on the distributor and the reseller partner. The price we received was good."

"This solution offers annual subscriptions. The pricing for this solution could be reduced."

"The product is expensive."

"CrowdStrike Falcon's price is good."

"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."

"The pricing of CrowdStrike Falcon is competitive."

"Different components are additional price points. We got the components that were right for us, but other organizations may require more (or less) components to suit their needs."

"The pricing could be reduced. If it was more reasonable that would be great."

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"Here in Indonesia, SonicWall Capture Client costs five hundred thousand rupiahs for every endpoint. If I'm correct, you only have to pay the licensing fee, and there's no additional fee. To me, the pricing for SonicWall Capture Client is four out of five."

"You have to pay for the solution, and a lot of customers do not want to pay."

"The product is very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

13%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	59

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1

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 SonicWall Capture Client?

SonicWall Capture Client's scalability is nice.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Capture Client?

SonicWall Capture Client offers a cost-effective solution that's cheaper compared to other vendors like CrowdStrike.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall Capture Client?

It is not similar to other products. For XDR, users have to use another product. XDR cannot be used unless MDR services are purchased with SonicWall. If a user has SonicWall MDR services, then they...

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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 AI-powered endpoint detection and protection with minimal system impact. Its real-time monitoring and cloud-native design support efficient threat analysis and integration with other platforms, enhancing security management and workflow.

CrowdStrike Falcon is renowned for its comprehensive cybersecurity features, offering automatic threat analysis and AI-driven protection. Users appreciate its cloud-native flexibility and seamless integration capabilities. Its real-time monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessment deliver detailed insights and threat intelligence. Despite its robust features, improvements in integration with other technologies, dashboard functionalities, log management, and support for outdated systems are desired. Enhanced reporting, detailed malware analysis, and reduced false positives can improve user experiences. Organizations leverage Falcon for endpoint protection, threat detection, ransomware defense, and forensic investigations with its effective AI capabilities.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon?

Endpoint Detection: Provides comprehensive monitoring and AI-driven analysis to identify threats.
Automatic Threat Analysis: Uses machine learning to swiftly analyze potential threats.
AI-Driven Protection: Employs advanced AI for proactive security measures.
Real-Time Monitoring: Offers immediate detection and alerting of security issues.
Incident Response: Facilitates efficient response to security incidents and breaches.
Vulnerability Assessment: Identifies and evaluates security vulnerabilities effectively.
Seamless Integration: Easily connects with other platforms for unified security management.
Threat Intelligence: Provides in-depth insights into security threats and activities.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Minimal Performance Impact: Ensures systems run efficiently without significant resource use.
Cloud-Native Flexibility: Offers scalable and adaptive use without on-premises constraints.
Detailed Insights: Provides comprehensive data for informed decision-making and threat assessment.
Robust Protection: Keeps evolving threats at bay with customizable policies and frequent updates.
Enhanced Workflow: Improves user productivity with an efficient, streamlined dashboard.

In finance and healthcare, CrowdStrike Falcon is implemented to protect against advanced threats and ensure compliance. Its AI-driven capabilities aid in real-time threat detection and vulnerability management, making it an essential tool for companies aiming to secure sensitive data and maintain operational continuity. Manufacturing sectors utilize it for securing production systems against potential cyber threats, ensuring uptime and safety. CrowdStrike Falcon's adaptable architecture benefits these industries by providing reliable protection across varied operating environments.

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SonicWall Capture Client is a unified client platform that delivers multiple endpoint protection capabilities, including next-generation malware protection and application vulnerability intelligence. It leverages cloud sandbox file testing, comprehensive reporting, and enforcement for endpoint protection.

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