CrowdStrike Falcon vs Huntress Managed EDR
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software. Last verified July 4, 2026.
The short answer
CrowdStrike Falcon ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #11) for IT and security leaders. One lightweight agent, leading detection and managed hunting.
At a glance
| CrowdStrike Falcon | Huntress Managed EDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software | #11 / Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best overall for EDR and threat hunting | Best for SMB and MSP managed EDR |
| Pricing | $$$ (roughly $60 to $185 per endpoint per year by tier) | $ (roughly $2 to $7 per endpoint per month via MSP) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Ellicott City, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
CrowdStrike Falcon
One lightweight agent, leading detection and managed hunting.
www.crowdstrike.com/platform/Huntress Managed EDR
Managed EDR with a human SOC at SMB pricing.
www.huntress.com/platform/managed-edrMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.