Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
WorkOS vs CrowdStrike Falcon
WorkOS
Security & Cybersecurity
Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.
- From
- $125/one-time per connection
- Rated
- -
CrowdStrike Falcon
Security & Cybersecurity
Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity
- From
- $7.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which WorkOS and CrowdStrike Falcon actually diverge.
| Attribute | WorkOS | CrowdStrike Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $125/one-time per connection | $7.99/month |
| Pricing model | usage-based | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, API | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | Unknown | 2011 |
Identical on both: 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 WorkOS
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.
WorkOS
- SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not CrowdStrike Falcon
- Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
CrowdStrike Falcon
- Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot WorkOS
- Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot WorkOS
- Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot WorkOS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
WorkOS
- AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
- Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
- Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
- Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
- Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
- Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee
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
WorkOS
$125/one-time per connection- Pay as You Go$null/variable
- Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
- Up to 60% discount at scale
- Quick deployment
- Annual Credits$null/variable
- Custom pricing with volume discounts
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- Guided migration
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 WorkOS or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
- Neither clearly leads. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection 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, WorkOS or CrowdStrike Falcon?
- WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month.
- Does WorkOS or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
- WorkOS runs on Web, API. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is WorkOS best used for?
- WorkOS is most often used for saas applications needing rapid enterprise sso deployment, companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customers, applications requiring scim directory sync with corporate identity systems, product teams needing audit logs for compliance (soc 2, iso 27001). Of those, saas applications needing rapid enterprise sso deployment and companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customers are not what CrowdStrike Falcon is typically brought in for.
- What can WorkOS 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
WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?
Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.
SourceWorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?
WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.
SourceWorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?
Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.
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