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In our 2026 comparison of CrowdSec and Wazuh, the products are too closely matched to name a clear overall winner. CrowdSec is rated 4.5/5 from 1 user review; Wazuh is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. CrowdSec has a free plan; Wazuh has a free plan.
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| At a glance | CrowdSec | Wazuh |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cybersecurity Software | Cybersecurity Software |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (1 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web, Linux |
| Ease of use | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Customer support | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
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Tied for overall winner with a composite score of 85%.
Pricing: FREEMIUM (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
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Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.3/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.1/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Web, Linux).
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Tied for overall winner with a composite score of 84%.
Wazuh has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
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Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 3.9/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Web, Linux).
CrowdSec and Wazuh are extremely well-matched overall. If Ease of Use is your priority, CrowdSec has the edge — otherwise, your specific workflow requirements should be the deciding factor.
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CrowdSec and Wazuh are extremely well-matched overall. If Ease of Use is your priority, CrowdSec has the edge — otherwise, your specific workflow requirements should be the deciding factor. Neither product has a decisive overall lead, so the best choice depends on your workflow, budget and required integrations.
CrowdSec is rated 4.5/5 from 1 user review. Wazuh is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
CrowdSec has a free plan. Wazuh has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
CrowdSec offers a free plan; Wazuh offers a free plan.
CrowdSec supports Web and Linux; Wazuh supports Web and Linux.
CrowdSec has an ease-of-use rating of 4.3/5, Wazuh has an ease-of-use rating of 3.9/5. CrowdSec is rated easier to use by reviewers.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
CrowdSec addresses collaborative threat detection and remediation. CrowdSec stands out for turning observed abusive behavior into actionable blocking decisions across supported services. Automated blocking is powerful but needs care. Legitimate users should not be locked out because of an overly aggressive scenario.
Wazuh addresses open-source endpoint security and SIEM. Wazuh covers a lot of ground for an open-source security platform, particularly where endpoint visibility and log correlation are both needed. The platform requires active administration. Default alerts can swamp a small team that has not tuned detection rules.
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