The ThreatLocker Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ThreatLocker in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
ThreatLocker
The Insider’s Guide
Zero trust endpoint control: allowlisting and ringfencing
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from ThreatLocker’s own pages.
Made by ThreatLocker · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from ThreatLocker’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ThreatLocker’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 6 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade
ThreatLocker is a zero trust endpoint security platform built around application allowlisting and Ringfencing, which limits what approved software can do. Newer modules cover storage and network control, EDR, managed detection and response and AI agent control. Pricing is a custom quote based on the environment.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about ThreatLocker, taken from its own pages and our grades.
There are no list prices and the quote is built around your environment.
- 1
Best for blocking all software you have not approved
ThreatLocker blocks any software you have not approved, using allowlisting and ringfencing rather than detection.
- 2
You can try it first
Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pages read
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Allowlisting
Permits only approved software to run, with a learning mode that builds the allowlist.
- 5
Ringfencing
Restricts what allowed applications can reach, to contain a compromised machine.
- 6
Storage and network control
Controls over external storage, data storage access and endpoint firewall and network access.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 6 of 56
That is against the other antivirus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace ThreatLocker you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
ThreatLocker at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pages read
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- ThreatLocker
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for blocking all software you have not approved
ThreatLocker blocks any software you have not approved, using allowlisting and ringfencing rather than detection. There are no list prices and the quote is built around your environment. Allowlisting needs setup and ongoing approval of new software.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published, so there is nothing to set against this category's $2.58 to $6.50 a month; the listing says it is by quote. A quote is built around your environment. |
| Free plan and trial | D | A free trial is offered but its length is not stated on the pages read, so it earns a D. |
| Features | C | Allowlisting and ringfencing do that one job fully, but it is a smaller job than malware scanning and it does not detect threats. |
| Ease of use | C | Allowlisting needs setup and ongoing approval of new software. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Only a web console is on record. Operating systems, phone apps and integrations are not listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who ThreatLocker is for
- Fits if you want unapproved software blocked by default
- Works for IT teams willing to approve new software as it appears
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a published price, as every quote is custom
- Tight if you install new software often, because each new program needs approving
- Skip it if you want a scanner that detects malware, as this blocks by approval
- Watch out: the trial length and supported operating systems are not stated
Good to know
Good for
- IT teams that want deny-by-default control over software
- MSPs securing many small clients
Worth knowing
- No list prices; the pricing page says a quote is built around your environment.
- Allowlisting needs setup and ongoing approval of new software.
- The pages read do not list supported operating systems.
- A free trial is offered, but its length is not stated on the pages read.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
ThreatLocker's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
A quote is built around your environment.
We could not confirm ThreatLocker’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. threatlocker.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Zero trust endpoint control: allowlisting and ringfencing. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, malware protection.
Allowlisting and ringfencing do that one job fully, but it is a smaller job than malware scanning and it does not detect threats.
- Allowlisting
- Permits only approved software to run, with a learning mode that builds the allowlist.
- Ringfencing
- Restricts what allowed applications can reach, to contain a compromised machine.
- Storage and network control
- Controls over external storage, data storage access and endpoint firewall and network access.
- EDR and MDR
- Real-time threat detection and a managed detection and response service.
- Zero Trust AI Control
- Lets AI agents work with limited access to systems and applications.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
ThreatLocker is made by ThreatLocker.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
6/56
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
ThreatLocker's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 6 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (C, above 10 of 56) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 12).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 57 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. ThreatLocker’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 56
- DFree plan and trialAbove 12 of 56
- CFeaturesAbove 7 of 56
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 56
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 10 of 56
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace ThreatLocker you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 43 of the 56 other antivirus apps grade higher.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. ThreatLocker’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Huntress, Blackpoint Cyber, Heimdal and CrowdStrike Falcon Go
The 4 tools ThreatLocker is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Huntress
Free trial · from $8.99/mo
Managed endpoint detection and response with a 24/7 human SOC.
- Only Huntress lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Huntress also covers reports.
- 1.8GPA
Blackpoint Cyber
Free trial
- 2.0GPA
Heimdal
Paid
Unified security platform with antivirus, DNS filtering and SOC.
- Heimdal also covers reports.
- 2.2GPA
CrowdStrike Falcon Go
Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Small-business antivirus with USB device control and mobile protection.
- Only ThreatLocker lists a web app.
- Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is ThreatLocker free?
No, ThreatLocker is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pages read.
What platforms does ThreatLocker work on?
ThreatLocker is available on Web.
Does ThreatLocker have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ThreatLocker is listed for Web.
Does ThreatLocker have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ThreatLocker is listed for Web.
Is ThreatLocker open source?
ThreatLocker is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes ThreatLocker?
ThreatLocker is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to ThreatLocker?
The closest alternatives to ThreatLocker in our directory are Huntress, Blackpoint Cyber, Heimdal and CrowdStrike Falcon Go.
How does ThreatLocker compare with other antivirus apps?
ThreatLocker's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 6 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 7.
Could I make my own version of ThreatLocker?
To replace ThreatLocker you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from ThreatLocker’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from ThreatLocker's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by ThreatLocker. Prices change, so check threatlocker.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- ThreatLocker, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/threatlocker
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what ThreatLocker’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. ThreatLocker is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by ThreatLocker. Prices and plans change: check threatlocker.com before you buy.