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The Best Crowdsec Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 13 open source

Looking for something like Crowdsec? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 13 are open source.

About Crowdsecgithub.com/crowdsecurity/crowdsec
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CrowdSec provides open-source intrusion prevention, web application firewall, and bot detection tools.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsLinux, Windows

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Crowdsec —Not statedWeb
2Awesome Malware Analysis —Not stated—
3Pulsedive —Not statedWeb
4Threat Radar —Not statedWeb
5X-Force Exchange —Not statedWeb
6CybersecResources —Not statedWeb
7M Captcha FreeYes—
8Dockle —Yes—
9OpenSCA-CLI —Yes—
10Web Check —Yes—
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M Captcha

github.com/mCaptcha/mCaptchaFreeOpen source
Also covers docker, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project · free

Add a proof-of-work CAPTCHA system to an application using the mCaptcha backend component.

8

Dockle

github.com/goodwithtech/dockleOpen source
Also covers docker, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Security and best-practice issues in container images can be checked with Dockle.

11

GHIDRA

github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidraOpen source
Also covers docker, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Analyze software with Ghidra, a framework for reverse engineering compiled programs.

12

Hydra

github.com/ory/hydraOpen source
Also covers docker, open source, and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Add OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.1 identity-provider capabilities through Ory Hydra’s headless APIs.

16

Cap

github.com/tiagozip/capOpen source
Also covers docker and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Cap offers an open-source, self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative using proof-of-work and instrumentation challenges.

17

Cli

github.com/snyk/cli
Also covers docker and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Snyk CLI scans and monitors software projects for security vulnerabilities.

20

Fort

github.com/tnodir/fortOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Set network rules by application or globally with Fort Firewall for Windows.

22

Karma

github.com/StarGW-net/karma-firewallOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

Karma Firewall is an Android firewall that states it requires no internet permission and intercepts no allowed user traffic.

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ClawMoat

github.com/darfaz/clawmoatOpen source
Also covers open source and security tools · same kind of open-source project

ClawMoat helps guard AI agents against data leaks, unsafe tool use, and poisoned dependencies through an open-source firewall.

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What is the best alternative to Crowdsec?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Crowdsec are Crowdsec, Awesome Malware Analysis, and Pulsedive.
Is there a free alternative to Crowdsec?
Yes. M Captcha is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Crowdsec?
Yes: M Captcha, Dockle, OpenSCA-CLI, and Web Check.

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