Cisco Secure Endpoint vs CrowdStrike Falcon (2026)
Our verdict
Cisco Secure Endpoint vs CrowdStrike Falcon: on our data-weighted scoring, CrowdStrike Falcon edges ahead (9.0 vs 7.9/10). Cisco Secure Endpoint starts at Custom quote and is best for cisco-centric enterprises wanting integrated edr; CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $59.99/device/yr and is best for organizations wanting best-in-class cloud-native edr + threat intel. Choose CrowdStrike Falcon for the stronger overall track record; consider Cisco Secure Endpoint if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
| Cisco Secure Endpoint | CrowdStrike Falcon | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $59.99/device/yr |
| Pricing model | quote | per endpoint |
| Free trial / tier | yes | 15 days |
| Best for | Cisco-centric enterprises wanting integrated EDR | Organizations wanting best-in-class cloud-native EDR + threat intel |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (150) | 4.7/5 (290) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 9.0/10 |
Cisco Secure Endpoint
Pros
- Talos threat intelligence
- Integrates with Cisco stack
- Solid detection
Cons
- Best within Cisco ecosystem
- Quote pricing
- Heavier admin
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CrowdStrike Falcon
Pros
- Elite detection + threat intel
- Lightweight agent
- Strong analyst tooling
Cons
- Modules add up quickly
- Premium pricing
- 2024 outage reminder of agent risk
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Choose Cisco Secure Endpoint if…
You need cisco-centric enterprises wanting integrated edr. See the Cisco Secure Endpoint pricing and review.
Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if…
You need organizations wanting best-in-class cloud-native edr + threat intel. See the CrowdStrike Falcon pricing and review.
In depth
Pricing: CrowdStrike Falcon vs Cisco Secure Endpoint
CrowdStrike Falcon bills on a per endpoint model from $59.99/device/yr (15 days trial), while Cisco Secure Endpoint uses a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Features & deployment
CrowdStrike Falcon ships 5 headline capabilities (Cloud-native NGAV, EDR/XDR, Threat intelligence, Threat graph) and deploys Cloud. Cisco Secure Endpoint ships 4 (EDR with Talos intel, SecureX/XDR integration, Threat hunting, Sandboxing), deploying Cloud.
Ratings & verdict
CrowdStrike Falcon holds 4.7/5 (290 G2 reviews); Cisco Secure Endpoint holds 4.4/5 (150 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, CrowdStrike Falcon edges ahead (9.0 vs 7.9/10). Pick Cisco Secure Endpoint instead when cisco-centric enterprises wanting integrated edr. See CrowdStrike Falcon alternatives or Cisco Secure Endpoint alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- Cisco Secure Endpoint vs CrowdStrike Falcon: which is better?
- Cisco Secure Endpoint vs CrowdStrike Falcon: on our data-weighted scoring, CrowdStrike Falcon edges ahead (9.0 vs 7.9/10). Cisco Secure Endpoint starts at Custom quote and is best for cisco-centric enterprises wanting integrated edr; CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $59.99/device/yr and is best for organizations wanting best-in-class cloud-native edr + threat intel.
- Is Cisco Secure Endpoint cheaper than CrowdStrike Falcon?
- Cisco Secure Endpoint starts at Custom quote and CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $59.99/device/yr (see the pricing rows for models and limits).