Head-to-head · Identity Threat Detection and Response Software
CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection vs Silverfort
CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection leads on 0 checks, Silverfort on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection · 9.4/10
- Free trialonly CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection
CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection scores higher on our rubric for identity threat detection and response software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing broad identity defense. Silverfort is the better fit for enterprises protecting legacy and modern identities.
- CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection fits best
Hybrid enterprises needing broad identity defense
- Silverfort fits best
Enterprises protecting legacy and modern identities
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Side by side
| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Silverfort 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Identity Threat Detection and Response Software | #3 in Identity Threat Detection and Response Software |
| Best for | Hybrid enterprises needing broad identity defense | Enterprises protecting legacy and modern identities |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 15 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs, Community · 24/7 | Email, Tickets |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection 4/4 · Silverfort 4/4 | ||
| Credential theft detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Privilege abuse detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Directory attack detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated response | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Identity coverage | Human_and_machine | Human_and_machine |
| Data retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection is an identity threat detection and response product for organizations securing hybrid identity environments. It monitors human and service accounts, correlates identity and endpoint activity, and… Read the review → |
Silverfort is an identity security platform for organizations protecting hybrid environments and mixed identity estates. It monitors authentication and access activity across human and machine identities, including Active Directory, cloud… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection — where it wins
- Detects credential theft, directory attacks, and privilege abuse in real time
- Covers human and machine identities across hybrid identity stores
- Automates MFA step-up, access revocation, and privilege reduction
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is available
- Licensing is based on active identities
Silverfort — where it wins
- Detects credential stuffing, password spraying, Kerberoasting, DCSync, and NTLM relay
- Blocks, challenges, terminates, or quarantines risky access at runtime
- Covers human and machine identities across legacy and modern environments
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
- There is no free plan
- Advanced capabilities require higher-tier packages
- CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection9.4/10 · Pricing on request · 15-day trial
Broad hybrid identity defense with detection, enforcement, and automated response.
Visit CrowdStrikeFull verdict → - Silverfort9.2/10 · Pricing on request
Broad identity threat detection and response for hybrid enterprise environments.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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