CrowdStrike Falcon vs Trend Micro ScanMail comparison

The compared CrowdStrike and Trend Micro solutions aren't in the same category. CrowdStrike is ranked #1 in XDR , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 10.5% mindshare in the category. Trend Micro is ranked #18 in Anti-Malware Tools , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Trend Micro users who would recommend it.

CrowdStrike Falcon

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97% willing to recommend

Trend Micro ScanMail

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75% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CrowdStrike Falcon and Trend Micro ScanMail based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

137

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (1st), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)

Trend Micro ScanMail

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Anti-Malware Tools (18th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. CrowdStrike Falcon is designed for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and holds a mindshare of 10.5%, down 17.8% compared to last year.
Trend Micro ScanMail, on the other hand, focuses on Anti-Malware Tools, holds 0.7% mindshare, down 0.8% since last year.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon	10.5%
Wazuh	7.9%
Darktrace	6.1%
Other	75.5%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Trend Micro ScanMail	0.7%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	9.1%
F-Secure Total	4.4%
Other	85.8%

Anti-Malware Tools

Featured Reviews

Waleed Omar

Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University

Provides effective real-time threat detection with potential for cost optimization

Some features such as device control, firewall management, and file analysis are standalone products that we need to purchase separately. If these features came out of the box within the product, it would be much more beneficial for us. Other providers such as SentinelOne include these features in their base product. We attended a CrowdStrike Falcon event where they discussed some shallow AI features, but we cannot see these in our panel yet. We work with different solutions such as Darktrace and SocRadar, where AI features are automatically displayed in our dashboards after release. However, for CrowdStrike Falcon, we cannot see these features.

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Jaffar Ali

Director Technical Services at TechnoBIZ

Ensures continuous protection with real-time scanning of emails and mailboxes

ScanMail needs improvement in its reporting, as it is currently weak in some areas. Additionally, the response time of their technical support is slow and needs enhancement. Overall, Trend Micro's technical support has deteriorated, and pricing is another area that requires attention. The list pricing is high, and we lose deals against competitors because of this. Trend Micro should consider reducing their prices, especially for large customers.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The CrowdStrike Falcon agent is very lightweight. Users never complain about their PCs getting stuck and things like that."

"The feature that I find to be the most valuable, is being able to look at the system analysis and being able to baseline what is installed on the system."

"CrowdStrike Falcon is a very light solution. It does not use too much processor or RAM."

"CrowdStrike enables the infrastructure managers to visualize all the events and get information about the network."

"The solution's most valuable feature is that it is robust and can detect almost every malicious activity that occurs within the endpoint."

"Easy to use, intelligent, and stable threat detection software."

"It's ability to do threat hunting is really great, quite robust, and even allows you to do hygiene stuff."

"The detection and response console is the most valuable feature."

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"It does the job. Even when our clients have a very high rate of emails per second, there has been no problem."

"What I like the most about Trend Micro ScanMail is its easiness."

"The most effective feature of ScanMail is its real-time antivirus behaviors, particularly when it scans URLs."

"I find Trend Micro ScanMail to be a stable solution, and I would rate its stability as nine out of ten."

"The analysis part is good."

"Its integration with mail platforms is valuable."

"I like that Trend Micro ScanMail is very effective and quite strong."

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Cons

"The management of log aggregation is in need of improvement."

"The console is not user-friendly or visually appealing and has room for improvement."

"We sometimes get false positives."

"The current database schema presents challenges and has potential for improvement."

"The pricing structure should allow for some flexibility."

"I would like them to improve the correlation of data in the search algorithms. When we run an investigation, malware, phishing, etc., I want to look at multiple endpoints at once to correlate that data to see the likenesses, e.g., how are they not alike or what systems and processes are running across those systems? I don't want to have to run the same search in their Spotlight module five, 10, 15, or 100 times to get 100 different results, copy that data out, and then correlate it on my own. In a very simple way, I want to be able to load up a comma-delimited list giving me the spotlight data on these X amount of hosts, letting me search for it quickly. We have had to go back to CrowdStrike, and say, "Our search are taking far too long for even one host." They did bump up the cores and that did improve performance, but it is still kind of slow to get that Spotlight data. That is probably our biggest pain point. I think that needs some help. I understand this kind of information access is probably not the easiest thing to do. It is probably a big ask depending on how their back-end is setup."

"CrowdStrike Falcon's GUI requires improvement for user-friendliness."

"The portal can be clunky to navigate at times and has room for improvement."

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"The price could be better. I think it's pretty good compared to other solutions as far as the features are concerned. It basically covers most of the stuff which we require for email security. But it would be better if they made it a little cheaper and more cost-effective. That would make it easier for us to sell it."

"ScanMail was one of the best solutions a few years ago, but it is no longer the best solution because of its old-fashioned management console. Customers associate it with something that is old because there is no change in the management console. It has old icons, and it is not fresh enough. It is also not easy to use or play with. The report engine is also old-fashioned. Customers want something easier, quicker, and cleaner."

"I believe there is room for improvement in better signatures, better reporting features, and more insight into the spam emails database."

"ScanMail needs improvement in its reporting, as it is currently weak in some areas."

"Its user interface is pretty old-fashioned, and sometimes, it's hard to find the features that you are looking for. The user interface definitely needs some improvement."

"The sandboxing part can be improved."

"ScanMail needs improvement in its reporting, as it is currently weak in some areas."

"Even Trend Micro ScanMail support staff are not familiar with this product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing and licensing are reasonable. I don't think we are getting charged more than what it is worth. It is fair, but I do not like how it is a la carte. I realize they do that so other organizations can buy and get the agent, getting it cheaper than you could otherwise. However, if you want the main core package, which has all the main features with the exception of maybe the multi-cloud protections, that can get pricier for an organization. So, you have to pick and choose what you want. I do not care for a la carte pricing."

"Years ago, when we bought CrowdStrike, you got everything it had. I was a little concerned when they broke this out into a la carte modules where you can buy EDR, Spotlight, etc., picking and choosing off the menu. I was a little worried that the solution would get watered down. However, I realized in my previous organization when we had the full suite that there were a bunch of features in it that we didn't have time to operationalize. So, I warmed up to it. I get the whole, "Look, you can pick and choose. Okay, everybody buys a steak, but do you want mashed potatoes, or do you want lobster mac and cheese?" So, you can pick the sides that you want, so you can buy the solution that you want and operationalize versus paying a lot of money and getting a bunch of things, but not using 60 percent of the tools in the box."

"Our company pays approximately US$ 65,000 annually for 900 machines."

"The price is too high."

"When it comes to licensing, customers can choose a bundle or select licences based on the specific features they would like access to. This solution comes with premium pricing. It is approximately 20 to 30% more expensive than competing solutions."

"Different components are additional price points. We got the components that were right for us, but other organizations may require more (or less) components to suit their needs."

"The pricing on CrowdStrike is per license. It was about $42 per seat yearly."

"It is expensive compared to SentinelOne, but as the market leader, it is worth it."

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"It's a yearly subscription, but the price could be better."

"Its price is okay. It is not too high."

"It is an expensive solution. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

14%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	34
Large Enterprise	62

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. CrowdStrike Falcon Both Cortex XDR and Crowd Strike Falcon offer cloud-based solutions that are very scalable, secure, and user-friendly. Cortex XDR by Palo Alto offers ...

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How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?

Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing user interface that makes setup easy and seamless. CrowdStrike Falcon offers a cl...

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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro ScanMail?

The pricing of Trend Micro ScanMail is average, which is fine. Pricing doesn't have anything to do with this; their pricing is standard.

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What needs improvement with Trend Micro ScanMail?

The major limitation of this product is that their documentation is very poor; their documentation is extremely poor. Their support is very poor for this product, and the solution is average. To be...

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What advice do you have for others considering Trend Micro ScanMail?

I work as a security consultant in Bangladesh Election Commission, a government organization. I have limited experience with Trend Micro ScanMail but can provide some insights. I purchased it from ...

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Also Known As

CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

ScanMail

Overview

CrowdStrike Falcon provides cutting-edge endpoint detection with automatic alerts, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration capabilities. Cloud-native architecture and AI-driven processes ensure scalable protection and efficient threat remediation.

CrowdStrike Falcon is recognized for its robust EDR and threat intelligence features that enhance security and streamline operations. Its lightweight agent minimizes system impact while offering real-time monitoring and detailed reporting. This platform uses cloud-native architecture for scalable, consistent protection, significantly reducing administrative demands. AI and machine learning empower precise threat hunting and behavioral analysis, which mitigates false positives and boosts cybersecurity efficiency. Users seek improvements in integration with other systems, reporting functions, and compatibility with specific operating systems. While the solution handles malware mitigation and threat response efficiently, suggestions for on-demand scanning, enhanced visibility, and better dashboard features are noted.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon?

Automatic Alert System: Provides instant alerts to enhance threat detection.
Robust EDR: Offers advanced endpoint detection capabilities.
Threat Intelligence: Delivers detailed insights for proactive security measures.
Real-time Monitoring: Enables continuous security assessments.
Seamless Integration Options: Streamlines operations with existing infrastructure.
Lightweight Agent: Minimizes system impact, maintaining performance efficiency.
Cloud-native Architecture: Provides scalable, consistent protection against threats.
AI and ML-driven Processes: Offers accurate threat hunting and behavioral analysis.

What benefits or ROI should users expect from CrowdStrike Falcon?

Enhanced Security: Comprehensive protection for endpoints using cutting-edge technologies.
Reduced Administrative Burden: Simplifies management of security incidents.
Efficient Threat Remediation: Minimizes downtime with quick threat response actions.
Improved Threat Visibility: Provides detailed reports and insights.
Scalable Protection: Ensures adaptable security measures across multiple devices.

In technology sectors, CrowdStrike Falcon commonly supports endpoint protection and threat response initiatives, allowing companies to replace traditional antivirus systems with more advanced solutions. In finance, it secures sensitive data across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance. In healthcare, real-time security analysis protects patient data on critical devices like servers and laptops, utilizing AI to enhance cybersecurity defenses.

CrowdStrike

More than 90 percent of targeted attacks begin with a spear phishing email, which means your mail server security is more important than ever. Unfortunately, most mail server security solutions, including the limited set of built-in protections in Microsoft® Exchange™ 2013 and 2016, rely on pattern file updates, which only detect traditional malware. They don’t include specific protections to detect malicious URLs or document exploits commonly used in targeted attacks or advanced persistent threats (APTs).

ScanMail™ Suite for Microsoft® Exchange™ stops highly targeted email attacks and spear phishing by using document exploit detection, enhanced web reputation, and sandboxing as part of a custom APT defense—protection you don’t get with other solutions. In addition, only ScanMail blocks traditional malware with email, file, and web reputation technology and correlated global threat intelligence from Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ cloud-based security.

Time-saving features like central management, search and destroy, and role-based access have earned ScanMail its reputation as one of the simplest security solutions to setup and operate.

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Sample Customers

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L&T Chiyoda, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Bishop Luffa School, Brooks Rehabilitation, CHR de la Citadelle, CHRU de Nancy

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