CrowdStrike vs Trend Micro
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 #5) 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 | Trend Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #5 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Best for enterprise-grade EDR | Best for set-and-forget reliability |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($70 to $150/endpoint/year) | $$ ($35 to $70/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Tokyo, Japan |
| Founded | 2011 | 1988 |
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
Trend Micro
Robust, multi-layered protection that's simple to deploy and requires minimal administration.
www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/security-suite/worry-free.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.