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Darktrace vs Fig

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Darktrace

Cybersecurity

Autonomous threat detection and response

From
$20000/year
Free plan
No
F

Fig

Developer Tools

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Only Fig has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Darktrace no pricing information published on website; vendors must request pricing through demo request form or contact sales; Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Darktrace and Fig actually diverge.

Attributes where Darktrace and Fig differ
AttributeDarktraceFig
Starting price$20000/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsNetwork, Cloud, EmailWeb
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Founded20132020

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 Darktrace

  • Self-learning AI
  • Network anomaly detection
  • Autonomous response
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Threat model visualization
  • Email security
  • Application control
  • Incident response automation

Only in Fig

Nothing recorded that Darktrace does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Darktrace

  • Threat Detectionnot Fig
  • Ndrnot Fig
  • Incident Responsenot Fig

Fig

No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.

Where each one falls short

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

Darktrace

  • No pricing information published on website; vendors must request pricing through demo request form or contact sales
  • No tiered pricing structure available to compare editions or select appropriate plan level before contacting sales

Fig

  • Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
  • The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone

Pricing, plan by plan

Darktrace

$20000/year
  • Detect$20000/year
    • Network anomaly detection
    • AI-powered threat detection
    • Compliance reporting
  • Detect & Respond$35000/year
    • All Detect features
    • Autonomous response
    • Email security
  • Enterprise$50000/year
    • All features
    • Dedicated support
    • Custom training

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Darktrace if

  • You need self-learning ai.
  • You work on Network, Cloud, Email.
  • You also want network anomaly detection.

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Darktrace or Fig better?
Neither clearly leads. Darktrace starts at $20000/year and Fig at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Darktrace or Fig?
Fig has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $20000/year for Darktrace and Free for Fig.
Does Darktrace or Fig run on more platforms?
Darktrace runs on Network, Cloud, Email. Fig runs on Web.
Can I use Fig for free?
Yes. Fig has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Darktrace starts at $20000/year.
What is Darktrace best used for?
Darktrace is most often used for threat detection, ndr, incident response. Of those, threat detection and ndr are not what Fig is typically brought in for.
What can Darktrace do that Fig cannot?
Darktrace covers Self-learning AI, Network anomaly detection, Autonomous response, Behavioral analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Darktrace: How much does Darktrace cost?

Darktrace does not publish pricing information on its website. To obtain pricing details and learn about available packages, customers must contact Darktrace directly by requesting a demo or reaching out through the company's contact form.

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Darktrace: Does Darktrace offer a free trial?

Darktrace mentions a free trial option, but specific trial length, features included, and how to access it are not published on the website. Users must contact the company directly to inquire about trial availability.

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