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Stytch vs Cybereason Defense Platform

Stytch logo

Stytch

Software

Identity platform with passwordless auth, passkeys and bot detection.

From
Free
Rated
-
Cybereason Defense Platform logo

Cybereason Defense Platform

Software

AI-driven endpoint protection and detection

From
$50/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Stytch has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Stytch free tier limited to 10,000 monthly active users; scaling beyond this requires custom pricing negotiation; Cybereason Defense Platform the pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stytch and Cybereason Defense Platform actually diverge.

Attributes where Stytch and Cybereason Defense Platform differ
AttributeStytchCybereason Defense Platform
Starting priceFree$50/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, APIWindows, Macos, Linux, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Stytch

Nothing recorded that Cybereason Defense Platform does not also cover.

Only in Cybereason Defense Platform

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Machine learning detection
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Threat hunting
  • Automated remediation
  • XDR integration
  • Ransomware protection

What people use each for

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

Stytch

  • Applications prioritising passwordless and passkey authenticationnot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • SaaS platforms requiring AI agent authentication and machine-to-machine flowsnot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • Companies with emerging identity needs such as bot detection and device intelligencenot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • Organisations building with Next.js and React requiring modern auth patternsnot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • Applications needing transparent pricing without surprise tiers or feature gatingnot Cybereason Defense Platform

Cybereason Defense Platform

  • Endpoint detection and response for enterprise security teamsnot Stytch

Where each one falls short

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

Stytch

  • Free tier limited to 10,000 monthly active users; scaling beyond this requires custom pricing negotiation
  • Fraud prevention capabilities billed at $0.005 per fingerprint for usage exceeding 10,000 free checks
  • Additional SSO or SCIM connections beyond the 5 included in free tier cost $125 each
  • Brand customisation and email removal require one-time payment of $99
  • HIPAA and advanced fraud protection only available in Enterprise tier
  • No native UI builder; requires custom frontend development for fully-branded auth flows

Cybereason Defense Platform

  • The pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request

Pricing, plan by plan

Stytch

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10,000 monthly active users and AI agents
    • Unlimited organisations
    • 5 SSO or SCIM connections
  • Scaled$null/variable
    • Usage-based pricing for users exceeding 10,000
    • All free tier features
    • Volume discounts available
  • Enterprise$null/variable
    • Custom pricing
    • Discounted volume rates
    • Enterprise support SLA

Cybereason Defense Platform

$50/year
  • Cybereason NGAV$50/year
    • Next-gen antivirus
    • Machine learning detection
    • Ransomware protection
  • Cybereason EDR$85/year
    • All NGAV features
    • Endpoint detection
    • Automated response
  • Cybereason Complete$150/year
    • All EDR features
    • Managed detection
    • 24/7 SOC support

Which should you pick?

Choose Stytch if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.

Choose Cybereason Defense Platform if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.

Questions people ask

Is Stytch or Cybereason Defense Platform better?
Neither clearly leads. Stytch starts at Free and Cybereason Defense Platform at $50/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stytch or Cybereason Defense Platform?
Stytch has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Stytch and $50/year for Cybereason Defense Platform.
Does Stytch or Cybereason Defense Platform run on more platforms?
Stytch runs on Web, API. Cybereason Defense Platform runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
Can I use Stytch for free?
Yes. Stytch has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cybereason Defense Platform starts at $50/year.
What is Stytch best used for?
Stytch is most often used for applications prioritising passwordless and passkey authentication, saas platforms requiring ai agent authentication and machine-to-machine flows, companies with emerging identity needs such as bot detection and device intelligence, organisations building with next.js and react requiring modern auth patterns. Of those, applications prioritising passwordless and passkey authentication and saas platforms requiring ai agent authentication and machine-to-machine flows are not what Cybereason Defense Platform is typically brought in for.
What can Stytch do that Cybereason Defense Platform cannot?
Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Machine learning detection, Behavioral analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stytch: What is included in Stytch's free tier?

The free tier includes 10,000 monthly active users (human and AI agents), unlimited organisations, 5 SSO or SCIM connections, and 1,000 machine-to-machine tokens with full authentication features.

Source
Stytch: Does Stytch support AI agent authentication?

Yes. Stytch provides native AI agent authentication and authorisation, with support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for authenticating AI agents accessing external systems.

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Stytch: What fraud prevention features does Stytch offer?

Stytch includes bot detection with 99.99% accuracy, device fingerprinting, invisible CAPTCHA, and zero-day device intelligence built into all tiers.

Source

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