Comparison

TigerGate vs CrowdStrike:
Cloud-Native Security, Not Endpoint-First Add-Ons

CrowdStrike Falcon is the leader in endpoint protection (EDR/XDR), with cloud security added on top. TigerGate is purpose-built for cloud-native applications—comprehensive CSPM, code security, eBPF runtime monitoring, and compliance automation designed for modern cloud workloads at transparent, startup-friendly pricing.

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576+
TigerGate CSPM Checks
Add-On
CrowdStrike Cloud Security
Custom
TigerGate Usage-Based
$100K+
CrowdStrike Enterprise
Yes
SAST/SCA/DAST
Limited
CrowdStrike Code Security

Feature Comparison

See how TigerGate's cloud-native security compares to CrowdStrike's endpoint-first platform

FeatureTigerGateCrowdStrike
Cloud Security
Multi-Cloud Support (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Kubernetes Security (KSPM)
Container Security
576+ CIS Benchmark Checks
Code Security
Dependency Scanning (SCA)
Secrets Scanning
IaC Scanning
DAST Scanning
Runtime Security
eBPF-based Cloud Monitoring
Real-time Threat Detection
Endpoint Protection (EDR)
Advanced Scanning
AI/LLM Security
Compliance
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS
Vanta / Drata Integration
Runtime Compliance Evidence (eBPF)
Platform
Self-Hosted Option
Transparent Pricing
Pricing ModelUsage-BasedPer-Module Licensing

How TigerGate Works

TigerGate is purpose-built for cloud-native workloads—from code to cloud to runtime—not endpoint security

1. Code & Container Security

Comprehensive SAST, SCA, secrets detection, IaC scanning, and container vulnerability scanning. Secure your code before it reaches production.

2. Cloud Security (CSPM)

576+ CIS benchmark checks across AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Kubernetes. Detect misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks.

3. Runtime Monitoring

eBPF-based runtime protection for cloud workloads. Monitor Kubernetes, containers, and VMs for zero-days, supply chain attacks, and insider threats.

The TigerGate Advantage

CrowdStrike built its platform for endpoints and extended it to cloud. TigerGate started cloud-native—covering the full lifecycle from code to cloud to runtime. Different security problems require different architectures.

  • Cloud-native architecture vs endpoint-first add-ons
  • Complete code security (SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC, DAST)
  • Superior CSPM with 576+ checks across 5 cloud providers
  • eBPF runtime monitoring built for Kubernetes and containers
  • Self-hosted deployment options
  • Usage-based pricing without per-module licensing
Cloud Security Coverage100%
Code Security Coverage100%
Cloud Runtime Visibility100%

Why Teams Choose TigerGate Over CrowdStrike

Purpose-built for cloud-native applications with comprehensive security coverage at transparent pricing

Complete Code Security

TigerGate includes SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, DAST, and API security testing—capabilities beyond CrowdStrike's IaC-focused shift-left offering. Secure code before deployment.

CrowdStrike: No SAST, SCA, or DAST

Deeper CSPM Coverage

576+ checks across AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Kubernetes with 38+ compliance frameworks. CrowdStrike's Falcon Cloud Security is an extension of its endpoint platform, not its core.

CrowdStrike: Cloud security as add-on modules

eBPF Cloud Runtime Monitoring

Kernel-level visibility into cloud workloads using eBPF with <3% overhead and no kernel modules. Purpose-built for Kubernetes, containers, ECS, and VMs.

CrowdStrike: Agent designed for endpoints first

Predictable, Affordable Pricing

Flexible, usage-based pricing vs CrowdStrike's per-module, per-sensor licensing that often exceeds $100K annually for full cloud coverage. Pay only for what you use.

CrowdStrike: Per-module licensing, contact sales

Flexible Deployment

Deploy on your infrastructure, in your cloud, or use our managed SaaS. Full control over your security platform and data sovereignty.

CrowdStrike: Cloud-delivered SaaS only

Runtime Compliance Evidence

Automated compliance evidence collected directly from the kernel via eBPF, mapped to SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR controls—with Vanta and Drata integrations.

CrowdStrike: No runtime-native compliance evidence
"CrowdStrike is excellent for our corporate endpoints, but licensing every cloud module priced us out fast. TigerGate covers our entire Kubernetes and AWS footprint—CSPM, code scanning, and eBPF runtime monitoring—in one platform. We kept Falcon on laptops and moved cloud security to TigerGate."
MO
Marcus Okafor
VP of Security Engineering, Fintech Platform

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about choosing TigerGate over CrowdStrike

TigerGate and CrowdStrike serve different primary needs. CrowdStrike Falcon is an endpoint security (EDR/XDR) platform with cloud security modules added on. TigerGate is purpose-built for cloud-native applications—providing CSPM, code security, runtime monitoring for containers/Kubernetes, and compliance automation. Many teams keep CrowdStrike for endpoints and use TigerGate for cloud workloads.
Falcon Cloud Security extends CrowdStrike's endpoint platform into CSPM and CWPP. TigerGate was designed cloud-native from day one, with 576+ CIS benchmark checks across AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Kubernetes, plus full code security (SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC, DAST) that CrowdStrike doesn't offer. TigerGate also provides eBPF runtime monitoring purpose-built for cloud workloads.
Yes. TigerGate includes comprehensive code security: SAST for vulnerability detection, SCA for dependency analysis, secrets scanning, IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes manifests), DAST for runtime testing, API security testing, and AI/LLM security scanning. CrowdStrike's shift-left capabilities are limited primarily to IaC and image scanning.
CrowdStrike licenses per module and per sensor—CSPM, CWPP, container security, and identity protection are all separate SKUs, often exceeding $100K annually for full cloud coverage. TigerGate offers flexible, usage-based pricing—per developer for code security, per cloud asset for CSPM, per scan for DAST—so most customers save 50-70%.
Yes, and it's purpose-built for them. TigerGate uses eBPF for kernel-level visibility into Kubernetes pods and containers, monitoring process execution, file access, network connections, and privilege escalations with <3% overhead. We also provide 83+ CIS Kubernetes benchmark checks, admission control, and container vulnerability scanning.
Yes. TigerGate offers flexible deployment including self-hosted in your VPC or on-premise infrastructure, giving you complete data sovereignty and control—critical for regulated industries. CrowdStrike Falcon is cloud-delivered SaaS only.
TigerGate supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and 38+ frameworks total. We provide automated compliance evidence collection via eBPF runtime monitoring and integrate with Vanta and Drata for continuous compliance monitoring.
The Falcon sensor was designed for endpoint detection and response on workstations and servers. TigerGate's agent uses eBPF—no kernel modules required—and is optimized for cloud workloads: Kubernetes, Docker, ECS, and bare metal, with <3% CPU overhead, LSM-based enforcement, and automatic platform metadata enrichment for compliance reporting.

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