Cybersecurity · head to head
CrowdStrike Falcon vs DataGrail
CrowdStrike Falcon
Cybersecurity
Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
DataGrail
Cybersecurity
Privacy platform that finds shadow data systems and automates data subject requests across them
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only CrowdStrike Falcon has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go device limit: capped at 100 devices maximum, forcing mid-market/enterprise customers to upgrade despite lower cost; DataGrail no pricing is published, and while benchmarking suggests it undercuts OneTrust for comparable scope, cost still scales with request volume and connected systems, which grow with the business.
- They diverge on capability: CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, DataGrail covers Live data discovery.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CrowdStrike Falcon and DataGrail actually diverge.
| Attribute | CrowdStrike Falcon | DataGrail |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, API |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 DataGrail
- Live data discovery
- Request automation
- Audit trail
- Consent management
- Integration catalogue
- Risk monitoring
- Consumer request portal
- Reporting
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CrowdStrike Falcon
- Endpoint detection and response for enterprise cybersecuritynot DataGrail
- Malware prevention and threat huntingnot DataGrail
- Managed detection and response (MDR) servicesnot DataGrail
DataGrail
- A consumer brand whose deletion requests keep missing data in marketing tools the privacy team did not know existednot CrowdStrike Falcon
- A company processing hundreds of CCPA requests a month where manual fulfilment has become a full-time jobnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- A privacy team leaving OneTrust because the platform tracked requests but staff still completed them by handnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- An organisation needing evidence for a regulator that deletion actually occurred in every system, not that a ticket was closednot 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 device limit: capped at 100 devices maximum, forcing mid-market/enterprise customers to upgrade despite lower cost
- EDR locked behind Enterprise tier: endpoint detection and response available only at $19.99/device/month tier; not available in Pro
- Managed service pricing opaque: Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires contacting sales; no pricing range for 24/7 MDR services published
- Annual discount modest: 17-24% savings on annual vs. monthly create minimal incentive to prepay
DataGrail
- No pricing is published, and while benchmarking suggests it undercuts OneTrust for comparable scope, cost still scales with request volume and connected systems, which grow with the business.
- Automated fulfilment only works for systems with a supported connector, so homegrown applications and legacy databases still need manual handling, and those are usually where the awkward data lives.
- Discovery works by observing integrations and traffic patterns, so genuinely isolated systems, offline data and files on employee machines remain invisible and outside the data map.
- It is narrower than the enterprise privacy suites, lacking the assessment, third-party risk and wider GRC modules a large regulated organisation will also need, so it may be one of two platforms rather than the only one.
- Deletion automation is irreversible and mistakes are unrecoverable, so teams need real confidence in identity verification before enabling it, and that caution often keeps deletion semi-manual for months after purchase.
Pricing, plan by plan
CrowdStrike Falcon
Free- Falcon Go$undefined/mo
- Falcon Pro$undefined/mo
- Falcon Enterprise$undefined/mo
- Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR$undefined/mo
DataGrail
On request- DataGrail Platform$undefined/year
- Data discovery and mapping
- Data subject request automation
- Consent management
Which should you pick?
Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if
- You need next-gen antivirus.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want endpoint detection and response.
Choose DataGrail if
- You need live data discovery.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want request automation.
Questions people ask
- Is CrowdStrike Falcon or DataGrail better?
- Neither clearly leads. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at Free and DataGrail at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike Falcon or DataGrail?
- CrowdStrike Falcon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CrowdStrike Falcon and On request for DataGrail.
- Does CrowdStrike Falcon or DataGrail run on more platforms?
- CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. DataGrail runs on Web, API.
- Can I use CrowdStrike Falcon for free?
- Yes. CrowdStrike Falcon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DataGrail starts at On request.
- What is CrowdStrike Falcon best used for?
- CrowdStrike Falcon is most often used for endpoint detection and response for enterprise cybersecurity, malware prevention and threat hunting, managed detection and response (mdr) services. Of those, endpoint detection and response for enterprise cybersecurity and malware prevention and threat hunting are not what DataGrail is typically brought in for.
- What can CrowdStrike Falcon do that DataGrail cannot?
- CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. DataGrail covers Live data discovery, Request automation, Audit trail, Consent management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CrowdStrike Falcon: How much does CrowdStrike Falcon cost per device?
Falcon Go costs $7.99/device/month ($59.99/year), Falcon Pro costs $14.99/device/month ($99.99/year), and Falcon Enterprise costs $19.99/device/month ($184.99/year).
SourceDataGrail: How is DataGrail different from OneTrust?
OneTrust orchestrates the workflow; DataGrail focuses on connecting to systems and completing the request, and benchmark data suggests it prices materially below OneTrust for comparable scope.
CrowdStrike Falcon: What is the device limit for Falcon Go?
Falcon Go is limited to a maximum of 100 devices. Organizations with more than 100 devices must upgrade to Pro or Enterprise tiers.
SourceDataGrail: Does it find systems we do not know about?
Yes. Continuous discovery of unsanctioned tools processing personal data is its main technical claim.
CrowdStrike Falcon: What is the difference between Falcon Pro and Enterprise?
Falcon Pro ($14.99/device/month) includes firewall management and advanced device control. Falcon Enterprise ($19.99/device/month) adds endpoint detection and response (EDR), threat hunting services, and expert threat intelligence.
SourceDataGrail: What does it cost?
Not published. Pricing is quoted by request volume and connected systems, with multi-year commitments typically discounted.
CrowdStrike Falcon: How much does the managed detection and response service cost?
Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR pricing is custom. It provides 24/7 expert-led detection and response with AI acceleration and continuous investigations by expert threat teams. Contact CrowdStrike sales for a quote.
SourceDataGrail: Does it cover consent as well as requests?
Yes, it includes consent management, though publishers needing certified advertising consent usually use a specialist CMP.
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