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Authy vs CrowdStrike Falcon

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Authy

Software

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CrowdStrike Falcon logo

CrowdStrike Falcon

Software

Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authy and CrowdStrike Falcon actually diverge.

Attributes where Authy and CrowdStrike Falcon differ
AttributeAuthyCrowdStrike Falcon
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Authy

Nothing recorded that CrowdStrike Falcon does not also cover.

Only in CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Threat intelligence
  • IT hygiene
  • USB device control
  • Firewall management
  • Threat graph
  • Real-time response

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Authy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot Authy
  • Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot Authy
  • Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot Authy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires custom quote; pricing not published
  • Higher tiers (Enterprise and above) feature gatekeeping for threat hunting and identity protection

Pricing, plan by plan

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.
CrowdStrike Falcon review

Questions people ask

Is Authy or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authy or CrowdStrike Falcon?
Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authy and $7.99/month for CrowdStrike Falcon.
Does Authy or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
Authy runs on Web. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Authy for free?
Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month.
What can Authy do that CrowdStrike Falcon cannot?
CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene.
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