CrowdSec
Collaborative threat intelligence powered by 70,000+ security engines
Founded
N/A
Starting Price
Free
Category
Security & IT
Last updated March 5, 2026
About CrowdSec
CrowdSec is a crowd-powered threat intelligence and IP reputation platform that leverages real-time data from a global network of 70,000+ security engines to identify and block malicious IP addresses before attacks occur. It provides pre-attack threat intelligence with 7-60 day head starts compared to competitors, reducing security operations burden and false alerts by up to 80%.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Access to 10M+ daily signals from the largest community-driven threat network
- 7-60 day head start in identifying malicious IPs compared to alternatives
- Up to 80% reduction in false positive security alerts
- Free community tier for individuals and SMBs
- Works across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructure
Cons
Key Features
Crowd-Powered Intelligence
Real-time data from 70,000+ users sharing 10M+ signals daily on aggressive IPs
Preemptive IP Blocking
Up to 95% blocking rate on mass exploitation with zero false positives
Exclusive Threat Data
36% of threat intelligence is unique and unavailable from other sources
Global Coverage
Data from 190+ countries across all industries and infrastructure types
Real-Time Updates
Hourly data synchronization with 5% daily IP rotation for current threat lists
Easy Integration
Plug-and-play with firewalls, CDNs, and existing security tools
MITRE ATT&CK Classification
Advanced threat analysis with attack technique mapping and context
Flexible Deployment
Pricing
Community
Free/month
- Basic blocklists
- Community IP reputation
- Self-service platform
- Open-source engine
Platinum Blocklists
$900
Best For
SOC Threat Intelligence
Feed real-time IP reputation data into security operations for proactive defense
Web Application Protection
Block malicious traffic before it reaches your applications and APIs
Infrastructure Security
Protect servers, networks, and cloud environments with collaborative threat data
