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CrowdStrike Falcon vs Dashlane

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

CrowdStrike Falcon

Software

Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Software

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices; Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • They diverge on capability: CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Dashlane covers Password manager.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where CrowdStrike Falcon and Dashlane differ
AttributeCrowdStrike FalconDashlane
Starting price$7.99/month$4.99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions
Founded20112009

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 CrowdStrike Falcon

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

Only in Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard

Both cover

  • Okta

What people use each for

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

CrowdStrike Falcon

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

Dashlane

  • Password managementnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Identity protectionnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Secure credential sharingnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Compliance requirementsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • VPN protectionnot CrowdStrike Falcon

Where each one falls short

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

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

Dashlane

  • Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
  • No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
  • Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
  • Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication

Pricing, plan by plan

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

Dashlane

$4.99/month
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Secure vault
    • Password generation

Which should you pick?

Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if

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

Choose Dashlane if

  • You need password manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
  • You also want digital wallet.

Questions people ask

Is CrowdStrike Falcon or Dashlane better?
Neither clearly leads. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and Dashlane at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike Falcon or Dashlane?
CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and Dashlane at $4.99/month.
Does CrowdStrike Falcon or Dashlane run on more platforms?
CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
What is CrowdStrike Falcon best used for?
CrowdStrike Falcon is most often used for small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing, mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection, organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via falcon complete. Of those, small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing and mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection are not what Dashlane is typically brought in for.
What can CrowdStrike Falcon do that Dashlane cannot?
CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Both handle Okta.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?

Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.

Source
Dashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?

Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.

Source
Dashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?

Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.

Source

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