Cybersecurity · head to head
CrowdStrike Falcon vs Guidewire InsuranceNow

CrowdStrike Falcon
Cybersecurity
Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Guidewire InsuranceNow
Insurance
Cloud platform for modern insurance operations
- 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; Guidewire InsuranceNow pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
- They diverge on capability: CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CrowdStrike Falcon and Guidewire InsuranceNow actually diverge.
| Attribute | CrowdStrike Falcon | Guidewire InsuranceNow |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Insurance |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Policy administration
- Claims management
- Billing
- Customer portal
- Digital underwriting
- Mobile capabilities
- Real-time analytics
- Document management
Both cover
- ServiceNow
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 Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Malware prevention and threat huntingnot Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Managed detection and response (MDR) servicesnot Guidewire InsuranceNow
Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Policy administrationnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Claims managementnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Rapid implementation for regional and super-regional insurersnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Cost reduction and operational efficiencynot 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 $19.99/device/month tier; not available in Pro
- Managed service pricing opaque: Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires contacting sales; no pricing range for 24/7 MDR services published
- Annual discount modest: 17-24% savings on annual vs. monthly create minimal incentive to prepay
Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
- Cloud-only deployment; no on-premises option
Pricing, plan by plan
CrowdStrike Falcon
Free- Falcon Go$undefined/mo
- Falcon Pro$undefined/mo
- Falcon Enterprise$undefined/mo
- Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR$undefined/mo
Guidewire InsuranceNow
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Guidewire InsuranceNow review.
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 Guidewire InsuranceNow if
- You need policy administration.
- You also want claims management.
Questions people ask
- Is CrowdStrike Falcon or Guidewire InsuranceNow better?
- Neither clearly leads. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at Free and Guidewire InsuranceNow at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike Falcon or Guidewire InsuranceNow?
- CrowdStrike Falcon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CrowdStrike Falcon and On request for Guidewire InsuranceNow.
- Does CrowdStrike Falcon or Guidewire InsuranceNow run on more platforms?
- CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Guidewire InsuranceNow runs on Web.
- Can I use CrowdStrike Falcon for free?
- Yes. CrowdStrike Falcon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Guidewire InsuranceNow 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow is typically brought in for.
- What can CrowdStrike Falcon do that Guidewire InsuranceNow cannot?
- CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration, Claims management, Billing, Customer portal. Both handle ServiceNow.
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).
SourceGuidewire InsuranceNow: How much does Guidewire InsuranceNow cost?
Guidewire InsuranceNow does not publish pricing on their product page. The product uses a custom enterprise pricing model that requires direct contact with sales.
SourceCrowdStrike 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.
SourceCrowdStrike 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.
SourceCrowdStrike 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.
SourceRelated pages
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