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Huntress alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Huntress alternative for most people is Bitdefender (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.
Huntress compared with 3 alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home and Bitdefender.
Huntress is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.99 per endpoint / month (Managed EDR, MSRP). 1 of the 3 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HuntressThis tool | Free trial · from $8.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| CrowdStrike Falcon Go | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Sophos Home | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Huntress starts at $8.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Bitdefender.
CrowdStrike Falcon Go and Sophos Home start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Huntress
CrowdStrike Falcon Go
Small-business antivirus with USB device control and mobile protection
- CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly).
- CrowdStrike Falcon Go also lists iOS and Android apps.
- CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists no web app, which Huntress has.
- CrowdStrike Falcon Go does not cover reports, which Huntress does.
Suits: Small businesses protecting up to 100 computers and phones
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.
- Sophos Home also lists Android and iOS apps.
- Sophos Home lists no web app and Linux app, which Huntress has.
- Sophos Home does not cover reports, which Huntress does.
Suits: Families who look after the computers of relatives in other homes
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.
- Bitdefender has a free plan, which Huntress lacks.
- Bitdefender also lists Android and iOS apps.
- Bitdefender lists no web app and Linux app, which Huntress has.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
Limits worth knowing in Huntress
- Pricing shown is MSRP and falls as volume rises; exact quotes come from a demo form, and Huntress says it is channel-first and sells mostly through partners.
- The standard term is 12 months, and the pricing FAQ says multi-year price protection is not offered.
- Business product only: there is no consumer plan, and the pricing page lists no free plan.
- Each product is priced on a different unit: endpoints, identities, data sources or learners.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Huntress?
The alternatives to Huntress in this directory are CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home and Bitdefender. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Huntress.
Is there a free alternative to Huntress?
Yes. Bitdefender has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Huntress alternatives work on Android?
The Huntress listing does not include an Android app. CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home and Bitdefender list one.
Which Huntress alternatives work on iOS?
The Huntress listing does not include an iOS app. CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home and Bitdefender list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.