CrowdStrike vs SentinelOne
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
CrowdStrike ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. Top-tier, AI-powered EDR technology scaled down for SMB consumption.
At a glance
| CrowdStrike | SentinelOne | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #3 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 9 |
| Best for | Best for enterprise-grade EDR | Best for automated response |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($70 to $150/endpoint/year) | $$$ ($50 to $100/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Mountain View, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
CrowdStrike
Top-tier, AI-powered EDR technology scaled down for SMB consumption.
www.crowdstrike.com/products/falcon-go/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
SentinelOne
Powerful, autonomous AI platform that actively remediates threats for lean IT teams.
www.sentinelone.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
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