Compare CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform and N-able N-central 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Star Rating
(391)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansN-able N-central
Star Rating
(545)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about N-able N-centralSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that CrowdStrike Falcon excels in ease of use, with many users appreciating its unobtrusive operation. Once installed, it runs quietly in the background without noticeably slowing down systems, making it a seamless addition to their workflow.
- Users say that N-able N-central offers deep visibility into endpoint health, with features like customizable monitoring thresholds and detailed dashboards. This proactive alerting system helps users detect issues early, which is a significant advantage for those managing multiple endpoints.
- Reviewers mention that CrowdStrike Falcon provides real-time threat detection using AI and machine learning, which enhances security across all endpoints. Users appreciate the strong visibility it offers and the ability to respond quickly to threats from a single cloud-based console.
- According to verified reviews, N-able N-central is particularly favored by small businesses, with 61.2% of its reviews coming from this segment. Users highlight its integration capabilities, such as linking systems via SSO through Microsoft Entra, which simplifies management and security.
- G2 reviewers note that while N-able N-central has a solid support system, CrowdStrike Falcon's support quality is rated higher. Users have praised CrowdStrike for its responsive customer service, which contributes to a more satisfying overall experience.
- Users report that N-able N-central faces challenges in implementation, with some reviewers mentioning configuration difficulties. In contrast, CrowdStrike Falcon is recognized for its quick setup process, allowing users to get up and running with minimal hassle.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Falcon Pro
Free Trial
Provides superior protection from cyber attacks, detects malicious activity, and offers immediate response capabilities for your business.
- Next-Generation Antivirus
- Threat Intelligence
- USB Device Control
N-able N-central
No pricing availableFree Trial
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Free Trial is available
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
284
8.4
434
Ease of Use
9.0
290
7.9
457
Ease of Setup
9.1
248
7.7
376
Ease of Admin
9.0
217
7.9
370
Quality of Support
8.9
280
7.9
425
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
215
8.6
355
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
264
8.8
428
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.8
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
8.7
9
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.0
291
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
157
Not enough data
7.6
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.3
14
Service Management
Not enough data
8.7
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
9
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Scope
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.7
137
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
132
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Management
Not enough data
7.8
131
Not enough data
7.7
131
Not enough data
7.2
129
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.2
11
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Administration
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
9.0
82
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
88
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
9.4
95
Not enough data
9.6
110
Not enough data
Analysis
9.2
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.4
57
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.5
57
Not enough data
9.7
64
Not enough data
Management
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
Analytics
9.5
58
Not enough data
9.3
62
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9.8
11
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.7
23
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
Remediation
9.3
23
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.5
20
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
24
5.9
128
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Detection
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.1
25
9.0
5
Orchestration
8.9
72
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
Information
9.3
80
Not enough data
9.6
89
Not enough data
9.3
80
Not enough data
Personalization
9.4
82
Not enough data
9.4
80
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
27
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Response
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Records
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.1
23
Not enough data
Network Management
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
Incident Management
9.5
19
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Security Intelligence
9.6
18
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
155
Platform
Not enough data
6.8
154
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
7.6
148
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.4
150
Security
Not enough data
8.1
153
Not enough data
8.5
157
Not enough data
7.2
148
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.4
148
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform and N-able N-central are categorized as Endpoint Management and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform is categorized as AWS Marketplace, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), Endpoint Protection Platforms, ServiceNow Store Apps, Antivirus, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Intelligence, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Incident Response
N-able N-central is categorized as Patch Management, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
N-able N-central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Computer & Network Security
10.7%
Financial Services
8.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Computer Software
4.8%
Other
52.0%
Information Technology and Services
48.3%
Computer & Network Security
21.2%
Computer Networking
4.4%
Information Services
1.7%
Accounting
1.5%
Other
22.9%
Discussions
How to uninstall the CS sensor remotely from any host?
2 Comments
BB
This can be done via RTR if enabled or via deploying CS's uninstall tool through GPO, or whatever other deployment package manager you are using.Read more
How does Falcon prevent work?
1 Comment
EO
Falcon's approach to endpoint protection is centered around prevention. It uses a combination of machine learning, behavioral analysis, and threat...Read more
How much does SolarWinds RMM cost?
1 Comment
PC
it depends witch product n-central vs rmm and the model. Legacy or MonthlyRead more
Why is there no "Server Down" alarm or monitoring notificaiton ?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
Hi Robert! Hmm - I think our "How to Set up Server Alert to be Sent to a Specific Email Address" might be able to help with your challenge! Check out this...Read more
Integration with more 3rd party AV on the horizon? Such as sophos?
1 Comment
SC
Sup, Nicholas! In short, YUP - we are always looking to expand our product's capabilities by providing best-of-breed integrations with 3rd party vendors. ...Read more
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