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Countly vs CrowdStrike Falcon

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Countly

Software

Product analytics for mobile and web

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 Countly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Countly the private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Countly covers Event tracking, CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Countly and CrowdStrike Falcon differ
AttributeCountlyCrowdStrike Falcon
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded20122011

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 Countly

  • Event tracking
  • Crash reporting
  • Analytics dashboard
  • User retention
  • Open-source
  • Cloud deployment
  • On-premise deployment
  • Web support

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.

Countly

  • Product analytics for mobile and web applicationsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisationnot CrowdStrike Falcon

CrowdStrike Falcon

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

Where each one falls short

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

Countly

  • The private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit
  • No event cap, data point limit or user limit is published for either paid plan
  • The self hosted Enterprise edition is custom priced and billed annually
  • Adaptivity and intelligence features are separately priced add ons on the cheaper plan

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

Countly

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Open-source
    • Self-hosted
    • Full features

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Countly if

  • You need event tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want crash reporting.
Countly 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 Countly or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
Neither clearly leads. Countly 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, Countly or CrowdStrike Falcon?
Countly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Countly and $7.99/month for CrowdStrike Falcon.
Does Countly or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
Countly runs on Web, Mobile, Api. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Countly for free?
Yes. Countly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month.
What is Countly best used for?
Countly is most often used for product analytics for mobile and web applications, self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisation. Of those, product analytics for mobile and web applications and self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisation are not what CrowdStrike Falcon is typically brought in for.
What can Countly do that CrowdStrike Falcon cannot?
Countly covers Event tracking, Crash reporting, Analytics dashboard, User retention. CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene.
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