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CrowdStrike Falcon Go alternatives

CrowdStrike Falcon Go compared with 5 alternatives: Sophos Home, Bitdefender, ESET, Malwarebytes and Webroot.

CrowdStrike Falcon Go is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CrowdStrike Falcon GoThis toolFree trial · from $59.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Sophos HomeFree trial · from $59.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BitdefenderFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ESETFree trial · from $12.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Android
MalwarebytesFree plan · from $59.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
WebrootFree trial · from $34.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $5 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Bitdefender, ESET and Webroot.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCrowdStrike Falcon GoSophos HomeBitdefenderESETMalwarebytesWebroot

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How each one differs from CrowdStrike Falcon Go

  1. Sophos Home

    Business-grade antivirus for up to 10 Windows PCs and Macs

    • Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99. CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly).
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists a Linux app.

    Suits: Families who look after the computers of relatives in other homes

    Sophos Home vs CrowdStrike Falcon GoSophos Home pricing and details

  2. Bitdefender

    Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier

    • Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99. CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly).
    • Bitdefender has a free plan. CrowdStrike Falcon Go does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists a Linux app.
    • Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.

    Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus

    Bitdefender vs CrowdStrike Falcon GoBitdefender pricing and details

  3. ESET

    Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count

    • ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android). CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly).
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • ESET also covers vPN.

    Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac

    ESET vs CrowdStrike Falcon GoESET pricing and details

  4. Malwarebytes

    Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans

    • Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard). CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly).
    • Malwarebytes has a free plan. CrowdStrike Falcon Go does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists a Linux app.
    • Malwarebytes also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free

    Malwarebytes vs CrowdStrike Falcon GoMalwarebytes pricing and details

  5. Webroot

    Lightweight cloud antivirus, with identity and VPN bundles

    • Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated. CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly).
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists a Linux app.
    • Webroot also covers password manager and vPN.

    Suits: Older or slower PCs that need light antivirus

    Webroot vs CrowdStrike Falcon GoWebroot pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CrowdStrike Falcon Go

  • Purchases of Falcon Go are capped at 100 devices.
  • Firewall management needs Falcon Pro ($99.99 per device a year); EDR and threat hunting need Falcon Enterprise ($184.99).
  • Annual plans can be refunded within 30 days; month-to-month plans get no refund, and renewals are at the then-standard price.
  • The bundle covers antivirus, device control and mobile protection only; there is no VPN, password manager or identity monitoring.
CrowdStrike Falcon Go pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CrowdStrike Falcon Go?

The alternatives to CrowdStrike Falcon Go in this directory are Sophos Home, Bitdefender, ESET, Malwarebytes and Webroot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CrowdStrike Falcon Go.

Is there a free alternative to CrowdStrike Falcon Go?

Yes. Bitdefender and Malwarebytes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.