Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
JumpCloud vs CrowdStrike Falcon
JumpCloud
Security & Cybersecurity
Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.
- From
- $9/user/month
- Rated
- -
CrowdStrike Falcon
Security & Cybersecurity
Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity
- From
- $7.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: JumpCloud platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which JumpCloud and CrowdStrike Falcon actually diverge.
| Attribute | JumpCloud | CrowdStrike Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/user/month | $7.99/month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | Unknown | 2011 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 JumpCloud
Nothing recorded that CrowdStrike Falcon does not also cover.
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
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
JumpCloud
- Organisations modernising from Active Directory to cloud identity infrastructurenot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not CrowdStrike Falcon
CrowdStrike Falcon
- Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot JumpCloud
- Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot JumpCloud
- Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot JumpCloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
JumpCloud
- Platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing
- À la carte pricing can become expensive when purchasing multiple features; device management at $9/user, SSO at $11/user totals $20/user for basic functionality
- Bundled Platform and Platform Prime packages require contacting sales; no published pricing limits transparency
- Zero-trust and AI & SaaS management capabilities only available in Platform Prime tier with custom pricing
- No on-premises or self-hosted option; cloud-only deployment
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
Pricing, plan by plan
JumpCloud
$9/user/month- À La Carte - Device Management$9/user/month (annual) or $11 (monthly)
- Device management across Windows, Mac, Linux
- Remote assistance
- Patch management
- À La Carte - SSO$11/user/month (annual) or $13 (monthly)
- Single sign-on
- Multi-factor authentication
- Password management
- Platform Essentials$null/variable
- Identity and device management with SSO and passwordless auth
- Maximum 300 users
- Contact sales for pricing
- Platform$null/variable
- Unified identity, device and access management
- Contact sales for pricing
CrowdStrike Falcon
$7.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is JumpCloud or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
- Neither clearly leads. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, JumpCloud or CrowdStrike Falcon?
- JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month.
- Does JumpCloud or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
- JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is JumpCloud best used for?
- JumpCloud is most often used for organisations modernising from active directory to cloud identity infrastructure, companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environments, it teams implementing zero-trust security models, managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device management. Of those, organisations modernising from active directory to cloud identity infrastructure and companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environments are not what CrowdStrike Falcon is typically brought in for.
- What can JumpCloud do that CrowdStrike Falcon cannot?
- CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
JumpCloud: What devices does JumpCloud support?
JumpCloud supports unified endpoint management for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices.
SourceJumpCloud: Can I use JumpCloud to replace Active Directory?
Yes. JumpCloud is designed for organisations modernising from on-premises Active Directory to cloud-based directory and identity management.
SourceJumpCloud: Is there a free trial?
Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.
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