CrowdStrike Falcon review

CrowdStrike Falcon fits server teams because it runs as one lightweight sensor managed from a web console, with no controllers to install, configure or update. Its platform FAQ lists a long matrix of Linux distributions, including RHEL, Rocky, Alma, Ubuntu, SUSE and Oracle Linux on both x86_64 and Graviton, each tied to a minimum sensor version. A separate Falcon for Legacy Systems option reaches Windows Server 2003 and 2008, which is rare and useful for factories or labs that still run them. Pricing is public: Falcon Go is $59.99 per device per year with next-gen antivirus and device control, Falcon Pro is $99.99 and Falcon Enterprise is $184.99, with more modules in each step up. There is also monthly billing and a 15-day trial. The limits are that Falcon Go caps online purchases at 100 devices and larger server fleets that want managed services will need to talk to sales.

Who it is for

IT admins who want one light agent across Windows Server, current Linux distributions and old servers that are hard to retire.

Price

Falcon Go $59.99 per device per year or $7.99 billed monthly; Falcon Pro $99.99 and Falcon Enterprise $184.99 per device per year; 15-day free trial.

Falcon Go $59.99 per device, billed annually
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Single lightweight sensor with no on-premises controllers to install or maintain
• Next-gen antivirus and device control in the entry Falcon Go bundle, with more modules in Pro and Enterprise
• Linux support for RHEL, Rocky, Alma, Ubuntu, SLES and Oracle Linux, including Graviton
• Falcon for Legacy Systems covers Windows Server 2003 and 2008
• Monthly or annual billing on the published bundles

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Published per-device prices with a monthly option
• Strength: Long list of supported Linux distributions and kernel versions
• Strength: Covers legacy Windows Server versions that most vendors have dropped
• Weakness: Falcon Go purchases are limited to 100 devices
• Weakness: Check which bundle includes the modules you need, as features vary by bundle
• Weakness: Supported Linux versions depend on the sensor version, so updates need planning

Key facts

• Entry price: $59.99 per device per year
• Free trial: 15 days
• Falcon Go device cap: 100 devices
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux

Where it ranks

CrowdStrike Falcon is No. 2 in our Best Antivirus for Servers verdict.