We use the solution for endpoint detection and response features.
Chief Engineer / Security Consultant at M.E. Services
It is very scalable and has good AI-based features
Pros and Cons
- "It is a stable solution."
- "Its reporting feature could be user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is AI engine. It helps us automatically block the execution of suspicious activity.
What needs improvement?
The machines require several resets during the solution's deployment process. They should improve this particular area. Also, the reporting feature could be user-friendly. The reports need to be explained in simpler words instead of technical terms.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for six years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability as a ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 1000 solution users. It is very scalable. I rate its scalability as a ten.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the solution's initial setup process as nine. It takes a month to complete. We first deploy the pilot group in a passive mode and then move to active mode. Meanwhile, we also remove the old antivirus platform from the network. Once the pilot is active, we deploy it to the rest of the platform.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's licenses are expensive for small-scale companies. They cost around $120. There are no additional costs. But sometimes, we need to outsource some skills to access good security understanding. Thus, we have to pay extra for it apart from the licenses. I rate its pricing as a nine.
What other advice do I have?
I highly recommend the product and rate it as a nine. It is exceptional, but there are competitive products in the market with better pricing.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: consultant

Cyber Security Analyst at DIgital Sentry Ltd
I like the product's AI functionality and vulnerability management
Pros and Cons
- "I like Falcon's AI functionality and vulnerability management. That has been so helpful. Falcon Complete can manage vulnerabilities, quarantine threats, and do all kinds of forensic incident analysis. It's a lightweight solution that only uses 1% of the CPU, which is a game changer. Other EDRs have had high CPU usage."
- "Falcon could use more SIEM capabilities, like a central place to monitor all our clients."
What is our primary use case?
My organization is a cybersecurity company using CrowdStrike Falcon for incident response and forensic analysis. Twenty-five employees are using it now
How has it helped my organization?
CrowdStrike has improved our operations in many ways. Three of our clients recently got hit by ransomware. Using Falcon Complete, we contained and fixed the issue and helped them get things back to normal.
What is most valuable?
I like Falcon's AI functionality and vulnerability management. That has been so helpful. Falcon Complete can manage vulnerabilities, quarantine threats, and do all kinds of forensic incident analysis. It's a lightweight solution that only uses 1% of the CPU, which is a game changer. Other EDRs have had high CPU usage.
What needs improvement?
Falcon could use more SIEM capabilities, like a central place to monitor all our clients.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using CrowdStrike Falcon for nearly two years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Falcon 10 out of 10 for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon 10 out of 10 for scalability.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using McAfee Endpoint Security, but we later partnered with CrowdStrike, so we started using Falcon. The McAfee solution was limited. CrowdStrike EDR has a good dashboard that lets us see what's happening and the processes on my machines. It has better quarantining and remediation.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Falcon was straightforward. We deploy it on the cloud and on-prem, depending on the client. You can deploy it in under five minutes with an adequate internet connection.
The number of people needed to deploy the solution varies. It only requires one person if we are using Active Directory. However, we typically do it manually with four people to do it, so it's faster for us to reach the organization's endpoints.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Trend Micro and a few other EDRs. We found from the ratings that CrowdStrike was more effective than other EDRs. In addition, we have some solutions from other vendors like AlienVault OSSIM and Darktrace because those are the main players in our market.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR
May 2025

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Chief Information Security Officer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
An absolutely stable and scalable solution that works well and is fast in mitigating attacks
Pros and Cons
- "It is working well. I tried a ransomware attack myself, and they were very fast in mitigating. I am very convinced of this product, and I am very satisfied with how it is working. The team behind the program itself is very valuable. If you don't have your own security team, they can do a great job for you. If your IT team isn't in the company, this can be of great value to you. Its documentation is very good. They have many different dashboards, and they do have a lot of information. Sometimes, it can be a bit overwhelming how much information is there, but once you find your way through with them, everything is very logical."
- "Some dashboards can be very complex, but once you get to know them, it is very logical."
What is most valuable?
It is working well. I tried a ransomware attack myself, and they were very fast in mitigating. I am very convinced of this product, and I am very satisfied with how it is working.
The team behind the program itself is very valuable. If you don't have your own security team, they can do a great job for you. If your IT team isn't in the company, this can be of great value to you.
Its documentation is very good. They have many different dashboards, and they do have a lot of information. Sometimes, it can be a bit overwhelming how much information is there, but once you find your way through with them, everything is very logical.
What needs improvement?
Some dashboards can be very complex, but once you get to know them, it is very logical.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution since 2019.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is absolutely stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable. It really doesn't matter whether you are a company using 100 endpoints or more than 2,000 endpoints. We have around 1,700 people in our company. There are around 200 people that need to be onboarded again.
How are customer service and technical support?
They were very fast in responding. If you have a technical question, it only takes a couple of hours before they answer your questions. They are very skilled.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had Symantec endpoints previously. They were very traditional points. There isn't a resemblance between these two solutions because CrowdStrike is more into machine learning in terms of the behavior of the system. Symantec is more of a traditional antivirus that starts scanning your computer and new files. They both are very different in the way they work.
How was the initial setup?
Its setup is fairly basic. It is not very complex. We had the support of the Falcon Complete team to set it up. It took a couple of days.
What about the implementation team?
The Falcon Complete team introduced the platform.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a fairly firm price. It is not the cheapest solution, but if you take the complete team into consideration, it is a great value.
What other advice do I have?
You need to know that CrowdStrike is different in the way it works as opposed to the traditional software. It is fairly self-explaining, but you just need to know that this endpoint is based on the behavior. This means that if you introduce a USB stick with malicious software on it and the software or the file isn't opened yet or is dormant, CrowdStrike won't detect it. The minute you are trying to use that file, and the file is trying to execute things, CrowdStrike detects it instantly and takes action to mitigate a problem.
I would rate CrowdStrike Falcon Complete a nine out of ten. It is a great product. For our company, it is the right product. It is company deployed, and we will stick with CrowdStrike.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Sales Operations Specialist at ADEO IT Consulting Services
Cheap but quality product despite non-user-friendly interface
Pros and Cons
- "I would recommend Falcon Complete for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative that's almost the same quality as Cortex."
- "Falcon Complete's user interface isn't very user-friendly, especially for writing rules."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Falcon Complete to protect against threats.
What needs improvement?
Falcon Complete's user interface isn't very user-friendly, especially for writing rules.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Falcon Complete for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Falcon Complete is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Falcon Complete is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
CrowdStrike's technical support is good, I haven't heard any complaints about it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy because Falcon Complete is on-cloud, and it takes around a week to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Falcon Complete isn't too pricy, and its licensing is available on a yearly basis.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Falcon Complete for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative that's almost the same quality as Cortex. I would give Falcon Complete a rating of seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
Sr India Admin at Aon Hewitt
User-friendly solution with excellent detection
Pros and Cons
- "Falcon Complete's best feature is detection. The interface is also user-friendly."
- "There have been some issues with Falcon Complete's performance."
What is our primary use case?
I use Falcon Complete for scanning devices.
What is most valuable?
Falcon Complete's best feature is detection. The interface is also user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
There have been some issues with Falcon Complete's performance. They could also improve their reporting. In the next release, I'd like Falcon Complete to include a logging component for user authentication.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Falcon Complete for around four months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Falcon Complete is stable and easy to maintain.
How are customer service and support?
CrowdStrike's technical support is good, though sometimes their responses are delayed.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Symantec but switched as Falcon Complete offers more features like detection.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was simple, and once it was installed, we could easily handle the upgrades around the console.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Falcon Complete could be a bit cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Falcon Complete as eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Chief Technology Officer at GM Modular
Easy initial setup
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup was easy."
- "An MDM, Mobile Device Manager, should be added in the next release."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for protecting the endpoints.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution simplified our structure.
What is most valuable?
The Falcon Spotlight is a most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
While the pricing does not bother us, it is a bit on the high side. It could be lower.
An MDM, Mobile Device Manager, should be added in the next release.
For how long have I used the solution?
We just started implementing CrowdStrike Falcon Complete a couple of weeks ago.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have only recently started to implement the solution, so I am not in a position to comment on its stability.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not had occasion to contact technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use a different solution in the past.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the initial setup on our own. We make use of CrowdStrike's help.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing could be lower. The solution is a bit expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
In addition to CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, we also looked at FireEye from Palo Alto and at other solutions from Symantec. We decided to go with CrowdStrike Falcon Complete.
What other advice do I have?
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon Complete as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Infrastructure Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Stable, with good pricing but could offer better reporting
Pros and Cons
- "We found the initial setup to be quick and easy for the most part."
- "The reporting could be better. It's not as good as it could be."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use this solution for our clients.
What is most valuable?
The solution is stable.
We found the initial setup to be quick and easy for the most part.
The product can scale if you need it to.
The pricing of the product is okay. It's not too expensive.
What needs improvement?
The reporting could be better. It's not as good as it could be. If they could improve that a bit, and make it more robust, that would be ideal.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for one and a half years. It hasn't been a very long time just yet.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. We find it reliable. It doesn't crash or freeze. There aren't bugs or glitches. It's been good so far.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale If a company needs to expand it, they should be able to do so with relative ease.
We have about 10,000 users in our company that benefit from the solution.
We will continue to use the product and may even increase usage in the future.
How are customer service and technical support?
I haven't contacted technical support. Therefore, I can't make an assessment of their services.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Kaspersky. We used it up until around 2018 and then we switched.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is not so complex. In fact, it's relatively straightforward. A company shouldn't have issues implementing it.
The deployment is pretty fast as well. It took us about one month to have everything up and running.
We had about five people who worked on the setup and deployment in our organization.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the deployment ourselves. We didn't require any outside assistance. We didn't hire an integrator or consultant. It was all handled in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We've found the pricing to be reasonable. We pay a certain amount for licensing and that's it. It's not too much.
What other advice do I have?
It's my understanding that we are using the latest version of the solution.
I would definitely recommend this product to other companies.
I'd rate the solution, on a scale from one to ten, at a nine. We've been quite happy with it so far.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Technology Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Improves our security posture, and it's easy to use and very stable
Pros and Cons
- "Its ease of use is valuable. Nothing is left to you."
- "Its price and integration into a pre-existing process could be better."
What is our primary use case?
It's an endpoint detection and response tool. I am using its latest version.
How has it helped my organization?
It improves our security posture.
What is most valuable?
Its ease of use is valuable. Nothing is left to you.
What needs improvement?
Its price and integration into a pre-existing process could be better.
In terms of features, I'm quite happy with where they're at the moment in their roadmap as a company.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's very stable. I'd rate it a ten out of ten in terms of stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable. I'd rate it a nine out of ten in terms of scalability. It would be a ten if it was cheaper.
In my organization, there are 100 users, but we have also deployed it elsewhere. They have over 10,000 users. It goes on every device irrespective of the role.
How are customer service and support?
They're good on official channels and non-official channels.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using another solution. We switched because of our partners.
How was the initial setup?
It's easy as long as you've got something to deploy on LAN. Otherwise, it's a bit of a pain. For me, it took less than 10 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it on my own. One person is enough for its maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's expensive. Its price varies because it's a modular solution. I'd rate it a six out of ten in terms of pricing.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I'd rate it an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

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