Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
CrowdStrike Falcon vs Semgrep
CrowdStrike Falcon
Security & Cybersecurity
Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity
- From
- $7.99/month
- Rated
- -
Semgrep
Security & Cybersecurity
Open-source static analysis tool for finding security bugs and enforcing code standards.
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Semgrep has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices; Semgrep free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.
- They diverge on capability: CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Semgrep covers Static code scanning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CrowdStrike Falcon and Semgrep actually diverge.
| Attribute | CrowdStrike Falcon | Semgrep |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $7.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | web, api, linux, mac, windows |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & 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 Semgrep
- Static code scanning
- Supply chain scanning
- Secrets detection
- Cross-file analysis
- AI-powered triage and remediation
- CI/CD integration
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 Semgrep
- Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot Semgrep
- Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot Semgrep
Semgrep
- Scanning code for security vulnerabilities in CI/CDnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Detecting vulnerable open-source dependenciesnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Finding hardcoded secrets before code shipsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Enforcing custom code standards with rule setsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Prioritizing findings with AI-assisted triagenot 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
Semgrep
- Free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.
- Secrets scanning is priced as a separate module ($15/contributor) from Code and Supply Chain.
- Self-managed repositories and custom CI/CD require the Enterprise tier.
- AI credits are limited per tier and additional usage requires upgrading.
Pricing, plan by plan
CrowdStrike Falcon
$7.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.
Semgrep
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 10 contributors
- Code and Supply Chain scanning
- 60 AI credits total
- Teams$30/month
- Code, Supply Chain, or Secrets scanning per contributor
- Pro rules
- AI-powered triage and remediation
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- On-prem support
- Custom CI/CD
- 50 AI credits per developer/month
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 Semgrep if
- You need static code scanning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api, linux, mac, windows.
- You also want supply chain scanning.
Questions people ask
- Is CrowdStrike Falcon or Semgrep better?
- Neither clearly leads. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and Semgrep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike Falcon or Semgrep?
- Semgrep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for CrowdStrike Falcon and Free for Semgrep.
- Does CrowdStrike Falcon or Semgrep run on more platforms?
- CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Semgrep runs on web, api, linux, mac, windows.
- Can I use Semgrep for free?
- Yes. Semgrep has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month.
- 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 Semgrep is typically brought in for.
- What can CrowdStrike Falcon do that Semgrep cannot?
- CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. Semgrep covers Static code scanning, Supply chain scanning, Secrets detection, Cross-file analysis.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Semgrep: What does Semgrep cost?
The Free edition covers up to 10 contributors; Teams starts at $30/contributor/month for Code scanning (Supply Chain also $30, Secrets $15); Enterprise is custom-priced.
SourceSemgrep: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Yes, the Free edition supports up to 10 contributors and 10 repositories with Code and Supply Chain scanning plus 60 AI credits total.
SourceSemgrep: How is usage metered?
Pricing is per contributor, defined as someone who made at least one commit to a scanned private repository in the past 90 days.
SourceSemgrep: Is there special pricing for startups?
Yes, Semgrep offers special startup pricing upon request for early-stage companies.
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