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Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud vs OpenCTI
Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud leads on 0 checks, OpenCTI on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRecorded Future Intelligence Cloud · 9.2/10
- Free planonly OpenCTI
- Free trialonly OpenCTI
- Most featuresOpenCTI · 5 of 5
Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud scores higher on our rubric for threat intelligence platforms: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #16.
OpenCTI offers free plan; Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud doesn't. On deployment, OpenCTI gives you Hybrid where Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud offers Cloud.
Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud is the better fit for organizations prioritizing commercial intelligence depth. OpenCTI is the better fit for teams wanting an open, extensible TIP.
- Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud fits best
Organizations prioritizing commercial intelligence depth
- OpenCTI fits best
Teams wanting an open, extensible TIP
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Side by side
| Feature | Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | OpenCTI 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Threat Intelligence Platforms | #16 in Threat Intelligence Platforms |
| Best for | Organizations prioritizing commercial intelligence depth | Teams wanting an open, extensible TIP |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud 4/5 · OpenCTI 5/5 | ||
| Indicator enrichment | ✓ | ✓ |
| STIX/TAXII support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Report management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Case management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Deployment | Cloud | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud is a cloud-based threat intelligence platform for security, threat intelligence, and incident response teams. It connects internal telemetry with external intelligence from the open web, dark web,… Read the review → |
OpenCTI is an open-source cyber threat intelligence platform for security teams, government organizations, and enterprises. It structures, stores, correlates, visualizes, and shares technical and non-technical intelligence through a STIX… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud — where it wins
- Graph analysis, risk scoring, enrichment, feeds, APIs, and AI reports
- Pre-built integrations across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IAM, and security tools
- Web, API, and Chrome extension access with alerts and watch lists
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- API and integration access may depend on licensed modules
OpenCTI — where it wins
- Free self-hosted Community Edition with a STIX 2.1 knowledge graph
- Broad ingestion, enrichment, reporting, cases, playbooks, and APIs
- Connectors for MISP, MITRE, Splunk, Elastic Security, and more
Where it doesn't
- Community Edition relies on self-hosting and community Slack support
- Enterprise features require a paid edition
- SaaS options are limited to Medium and Large resource tiers
- Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad intelligence platform for teams that need risk context across security workflows.
Visit siteFull verdict → - OpenCTI7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad, extensible TIP with a free self-hosted edition and enterprise deployment options.
Visit OpenCTIFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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