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Head-to-head · SIEM Software

CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM vs FortiSIEM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM #2 in SIEM Software 9.2/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit CrowdStrike
FortiSIEM #3 in SIEM Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit FortiSIEM

CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM leads on 0 checks, FortiSIEM on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 Next-Gen SIEM · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
  • Free trialonly CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM

CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM scores higher on our rubric for siem software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On deployment, FortiSIEM gives you Hybrid where CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM offers Cloud.

CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM is the better fit for cloud-native teams needing fast SIEM search. FortiSIEM is the better fit for hybrid IT/OT security operations.

  • CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM fits best

    Cloud-native teams needing fast SIEM search

  • FortiSIEM fits best

    Hybrid IT/OT security operations

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Side by side

Feature CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM 9.2/10 Visit ↗ FortiSIEM 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in SIEM Software #3 in SIEM Software
Best for Cloud-native teams needing fast SIEM search Hybrid IT/OT security operations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request · 15-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 9 integrations 6 integrations
Features CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM 2/2 · FortiSIEM 2/2
Custom detection rules ✓ ✓
Real-time alerting ✓ ✓
Specs
Free ingestion limit 10 GB/day Not checked yet
Data retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Query language CrowdStrike Query Language (CQL) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Search live and historical data without indexing it first
  • Build custom detection and correlation rules with CQL
  • Connect third-party sources and automate workflows with SOAR
  • Collects and correlates events across multivendor IT and OT environments
  • Combines UEBA, machine-learning detection, and customizable rules
  • Includes asset discovery, case management, and SOAR playbooks
Cons
  • Cloud-only deployment limits fit for teams requiring other models
  • Standalone pricing is contact-sales rather than publicly listed
  • The 10 GB/day allowance applies to qualifying Falcon Insight XDR customers
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad IT/OT scope may exceed needs of narrower SIEM deployments
  • Deployment options and capabilities may require evaluation for each environment
Our verdict

CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM is a cloud-delivered security information and event management platform for security operations teams. It combines Falcon telemetry with third-party security and IT data for search, detection,…

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FortiSIEM is Fortinet’s security information and event management platform for enterprises, managed security service providers, and organizations operating both IT and operational technology environments. It brings together event…

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  1. CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEMSIEM Software 9.2Free plan · pricing on request · 15-day trial
  2. FortiSIEMSIEM Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM — where it wins

    • Search live and historical data without indexing it first
    • Build custom detection and correlation rules with CQL
    • Connect third-party sources and automate workflows with SOAR

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-only deployment limits fit for teams requiring other models
    • Standalone pricing is contact-sales rather than publicly listed
    • The 10 GB/day allowance applies to qualifying Falcon Insight XDR customers

  • FortiSIEM — where it wins

    • Collects and correlates events across multivendor IT and OT environments
    • Combines UEBA, machine-learning detection, and customizable rules
    • Includes asset discovery, case management, and SOAR playbooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Its broad IT/OT scope may exceed needs of narrower SIEM deployments
    • Deployment options and capabilities may require evaluation for each environment
  • CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM9.2/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 15-day trial

    A cloud-only SIEM combining cross-domain search, CQL detections, and automated response.

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  • FortiSIEM9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad IT/OT SIEM with multivendor collection, analytics, case management, and SOAR.

    Visit FortiSIEMFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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