Link copied to clipboard # CrowdSec vs Wazuh Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/crowdsec/wazuh/export.csv) CrowdSecWazuh[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **CrowdSec** [ 4.7/5(88) ](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews#reviews) **Wazuh** [ 4.5/5(72) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews#reviews) Pricing **CrowdSec** Free Trial No pricing available **Wazuh** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **CrowdSec** \<1 monthFaster Based on 17 responses **Wazuh** 2 months Based on 8 responses Return on Investment **CrowdSec** 7 months8 months sooner Based on 13 responses **Wazuh** 15 months Based on 7 responses Perceived Cost **CrowdSec** $$$$$ **Wazuh** $$$$$ Average Discount **CrowdSec** 7% **Wazuh** Not enough reviews yet Pros & Cons **CrowdSec** Not enough data **Wazuh** [ Ease of Use (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1744703&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Affordable (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2465711&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Interface (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2465637&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Not User-Friendly (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1742769&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **CrowdSec** Not enough data **Wazuh** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-cloudtrail.jpg "Product Avatar Image") AWS CloudTrail ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloudtrail/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_502edbf6187fbd277b0968c085d60a02/textaify-discord.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Discord ](https://www.g2.com/products/textaify-discord/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5837e273a4c3cb67895b3aa9d2e5953b/forticlient.jpg "Product Avatar Image") FortiClient ](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d20584aae28e7a36c33465b06918a4db/grafana.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Grafana Labs ](https://www.g2.com/products/grafana-labs/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/integrations) Screenshots **CrowdSec** ![CrowdSec screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/167852/Screenshot-2023-07-05-at-10.09.08.png) **Wazuh** ![Wazuh screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/158206/01-Wazuh-Security-Analytics-op.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **CrowdSec** 9.1 9.158 **Wazuh** 8.7 8.754 Ease of Use **CrowdSec** 8.8 8.859 **Wazuh** 8.6 8.655 Ease of Setup **CrowdSec** 9.0 9.045 **Wazuh** 8.1 8.136 Ease of Admin **CrowdSec** 8.8 8.844 **Wazuh** 8.6 8.628 Quality of Support **CrowdSec** 8.9 8.948 **Wazuh** 8.4 8.452 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **CrowdSec** 9.2 9.234 **Wazuh** 8.5 8.523 Product Direction (% positive) **CrowdSec** 9.8 9.852 **Wazuh** 9.1 9.151 Features Container Security[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.4 13 Not enough data Administration Risk Scoring Feature Not Available Not enough data Secrets Management Feature Not Available Not enough data Security Auditing Feature Not Available Not enough data Configuration Management Feature Not Available Not enough data Metadata Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Deployment Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Runtime Container Security Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Behavior Monitoring 8.9(won by default) 11 Not enough data Observability 8.9(won by default) 11 Not enough data Continuous Image Assurance Feature Not Available Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Protection Runtime Protection 8.0(won by default) 11 Not enough data Workload Protection 7.9(won by default) 7 Not enough data Network Segmentation 8.5(won by default) 8 Not enough data Dynamic Image Scanning Feature Not Available Not enough data Container Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Integration Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Delivery Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Security Testing Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data For DevSecOps Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Container Isolation Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 35 Not enough data Prevention Intrusion Prevention 9.4(won by default) 32 Not enough data Firewall 9.5(won by default) 29 Not enough data Security hardening 9.3(won by default) 31 Not enough data Cloud Data Protection 8.6(won by default) 20 Not enough data Encryption Feature Not Available Not enough data Detection Intrusion Detection 9.4(won by default) 31 Not enough data Security Monitoring 9.0(won by default) 32 Not enough data Anti-Malware / Malware Detection 8.8(won by default) 20 Not enough data Administration Compliance 8.0(won by default) 18 Not enough data Administration Console - 8.3(won by default) 30 Not enough data API / integrations 8.7(won by default) 25 Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Firewall Software[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.0 25 Not enough data Administration Policy Management 7.7(won by default) 15 Not enough data Logging and Reporting 8.0(won by default) 20 Not enough data Application Gateway 7.6(won by default) 14 Not enough data Concurrent Sessions 7.7(won by default) 14 Not enough data Uptime Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Web Traffic Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Firewall Software Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Virtual Private Network (VPN) 7.1(won by default) 11 Not enough data Antivirus 7.0(won by default) 11 Not enough data URL Filtering 8.9(won by default) 12 Not enough data Availability 8.2(won by default) 14 Not enough data IP Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Content Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Load Balancing 6.4(won by default) 11 Not enough data Continuous Analysis 8.9(won by default) 16 Not enough data Intrusion Prevention 9.1(won by default) 23 Not enough data Intrusion Detection 9.3(won by default) 23 Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Artificial Intelligence - Firewall AI Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Spam Blocker Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Hardware Integration Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Log Access Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 26 Not enough data Orchestration Security Workflow Automation 8.7(won by default) 21 Not enough data Deployment 9.1(won by default) 22 Not enough data Asset Management Feature Not Available Not enough data Sandboxing Feature Not Available Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Information Proactive Alerts 9.1(won by default) 22 Not enough data Malware Detection 8.2(won by default) 15 Not enough data Intelligence Reports 8.8(won by default) 21 Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Real-time Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Personalization Endpoint Intelligence 8.7(won by default) 22 Not enough data Security Validation 8.8(won by default) 18 Not enough data Dynamic/Code Analysis Feature Not Available Not enough data Event Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Web-Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generate Attack Scenarios Not enough data Not enough data Generate Threat Detection Rules Not enough data Not enough data Generate Threat Summaries Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Profiling Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Backup Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Network Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Incident Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data IT Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Incident Response[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.1 33 Response Resolution Automation Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 26 Resolution Guidance Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 24 System Isolation Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 24 Threat Intelligence Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 30 Incident Investigation Not enough data Not enough data Records Incident Logs Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 31 Incident Reports Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 30 Management Incident Alerts Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 30 Incident Case Management Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 24 Workflow Management Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 23 Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 11 AI Text Summarization Not enough data 7.0(won by default) 11 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Financial Data Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)[Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 13 Not enough data Automation Workflow Mapping 7.1(won by default) 7 Not enough data Workflow Automation 7.8(won by default) 6 Not enough data Automated Remediation 9.1(won by default) 11 Not enough data Log Monitoring 9.2(won by default) 11 Not enough data Orchestration Security Orchestration 8.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Data Collection 9.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Threat Intelligence 9.4(won by default) 12 Not enough data Data Visualization 8.8(won by default) 11 Not enough data Response Alerting 9.3(won by default) 12 Not enough data Performance Baselin 7.6(won by default) 9 Not enough data High Availability/Disaster Recovery 6.9(won by default) 7 Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Key Performance Indicators Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data DNS Leak Protection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Managed Services Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Event Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data System Control Device Control Not enough data Not enough data Web Control Not enough data Not enough data Application Control Not enough data Not enough data Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data System Isolation Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Prevention Endpoint Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Security Management Incident Reports Not enough data Not enough data Security Validation Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![CrowdSec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d7dbc2a714938747ea449ae2a51151f7/crowdsec.svg "CrowdSec")](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) CrowdSec Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 70.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 20.2% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 9.5% [![Wazuh](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8d31602793a3055a5482a48147140ea9/wazuh.png "Wazuh")](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews) Wazuh Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 48.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 38.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 12.9% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 70.2% 48.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 20.2% 38.6% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9.5% 12.9% Reviewers' Industry [![CrowdSec](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d7dbc2a714938747ea449ae2a51151f7/crowdsec.svg "CrowdSec")](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) CrowdSec Computer & Network Security 17.9% Information Technology and Services 15.5% Computer Software 9.5% Financial Services 3.6% Higher Education 2.4% Other 51.2% [![Wazuh](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8d31602793a3055a5482a48147140ea9/wazuh.png "Wazuh")](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews) Wazuh Information Technology and Services 38.6% Computer & Network Security 22.9% Computer Software 10.0% Security and Investigations 4.3% Hospital & Health Care 4.3% Other 20.0% FAQs ## CrowdSec vs Wazuh FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Wazuh vs CrowdSec? CrowdSec stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction scores and stronger support experience compared to Wazuh. | [Wazuh](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews) | [CrowdSec](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.5/5 (71 reviews) | 4.7/5 (88 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 7.9 | 9.0 | | 8.3 | 8.9 | | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) | — | ### How do the pricing models of Wazuh and CrowdSec compare? CrowdSec is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost and pricing model compared to Wazuh. - **Wazuh:** In recent reviews, many highlight Wazuh as affordable and free for core features, but note that advanced features or cloud deployment may introduce additional costs. - **CrowdSec:** Reviewers consistently praise CrowdSec for being free and open source, with strong value for small businesses and startups, and no significant cost-related complaints in recent feedback. ### What are the best alternatives to Wazuh and CrowdSec? The top 3 alternatives to Wazuh and CrowdSec are CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform, SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint, and Netgate pfSense. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wazuh](https://www.g2.com/products/wazuh/reviews) | 4.5/5 (71) | Small-Business | Affordable and free for core features | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) | | [CrowdSec](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) | 4.7/5 (88) | Small-Business | Free and open source, praised for value | Community-driven threat intelligence | | [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (441) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (212) | Enterprise | — | — | | [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) | 4.7/5 (326) | Small-Business | — | — | ### Which Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) features should I prioritize when comparing Wazuh and CrowdSec? Buyers comparing Wazuh and CrowdSec should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Compliance, Integrations, and Value for Small Business. - **Ease of Setup:** Wazuh 7.9, CrowdSec 9.0 - **Quality of Support:** Wazuh 8.3, CrowdSec 8.9 - **Compliance:** Compliance is the most frequently mentioned feature in reviews for both products. - **Integrations:** Wazuh reviewers mention integration with Elastic, Windows, Linux, and other security tools; CrowdSec reviewers highlight integration with firewalls and web applications. - **Value for Small Business:** Both products are most popular in the Small-Business segment, with reviewers praising their affordability and suitability for smaller organizations. ### What are the pros and cons of Wazuh vs CrowdSec? Wazuh's headline strength is its ease of use and affordability, while CrowdSec's is its community-driven threat intelligence and ease of setup. - **Wazuh strengths:** Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions), Affordable (2 all-time mentions), Easy Management, Log Management, Monitoring, Pricing. - **Wazuh trade-offs:** Complex Interface (2 all-time mentions), Not User-Friendly (2 all-time mentions), Complex Implementation, Difficult Learning, Difficult Setup, Integration Issues, Learning Curve, Limited Integration, Not Intuitive. - **CrowdSec strengths:** Community-driven threat intelligence, easy installation and setup, collaborative security, praised for being free and open source. - **CrowdSec trade-offs:** Some reviewers note a learning curve for custom policies and documentation, and limitations in advanced enterprise reporting and integrations for less common services. ### Is Wazuh or CrowdSec better for small businesses? Both Wazuh and CrowdSec are well-suited for small businesses, with CrowdSec receiving slightly higher satisfaction scores from small-business reviewers. - **Wazuh:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its affordability, open-source model, and suitability for small-scale deployments. - **CrowdSec:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its free, open-source approach and ease of use for startups and small organizations. ### Which Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platform has better integrations? Wazuh is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more integration options and mentions than CrowdSec. - **Wazuh:** Reviewers mention integration with Elastic, Windows, Linux, and other security tools in recent reviews. - **CrowdSec:** Reviewers highlight integration with firewalls and web applications, with qualitative mentions of compatibility with pfSense, Fortigate, and AdGuard Home. ### How do Wazuh and CrowdSec compare on customer support? CrowdSec scores higher on Quality of Support by 0.6 points, a material difference over Wazuh. - **Wazuh:** Reviewers describe support as helpful but note that documentation and community support could be improved, with some citing challenges in finding solutions for advanced configurations. - **CrowdSec:** Reviewers consistently praise CrowdSec's support, mentioning responsive teams, active community, and positive experiences with both staff and peer assistance. ### Which is easier to implement, Wazuh or CrowdSec? CrowdSec is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 1.1-point advantage over Wazuh. - **Wazuh:** Reviewers frequently mention a complex setup process, a steep learning curve, and the need for technical expertise, especially for larger or more customized deployments. - **CrowdSec:** Reviewers highlight easy installation, quick deployment, and straightforward configuration, with many noting that setup can be completed in minutes for most use cases. ### Which product has better Compliance? Compliance is the most frequently mentioned feature for both Wazuh and CrowdSec, with Wazuh receiving more explicit reviewer praise for compliance management. - **Wazuh:** Compliance is a recurring theme in reviews, with reviewers citing its ability to simplify compliance management and provide real-time monitoring and reporting for regulatory standards. - **CrowdSec:** Reviewers mention compliance capabilities, but with less frequency and detail compared to Wazuh. Alternatives **CrowdSec Alternatives** ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform") [ CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint... ](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) ![Netgate pfSense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f4469990cc8ea128d45e4ab41bf45ef3/netgate-pfsense.svg "Netgate pfSense") [ Netgate pfSense ](/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint") [ Sophos Endpoint ](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) ![FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa3376b61f91a50021359e71d1976187/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "FortiGate-VM NGFW") [ FortiGate-VM NGFW ](/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) **Wazuh Alternatives** ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform") [ CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint... ](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) ![IBM QRadar SIEM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7d76baae79036d41d25c4a6c46e5af43/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem.svg "IBM QRadar SIEM") [ IBM QRadar SIEM ](/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) ![SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c15547079e2b285340998eb8a52a44b8/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint.svg "SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint") [ SentinelOne Singularity... ](/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) ![Cortex XDR](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3dd09884963557363764c7c9e66debe0/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr.svg "Cortex XDR") [ Cortex XDR ](/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) ## CrowdSec vs Wazuh When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found CrowdSec easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with CrowdSec overall. - Reviewers felt that CrowdSec meets the needs of their business better than Wazuh. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that CrowdSec is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of CrowdSec over Wazuh.