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Best AI Cybersecurity Software in 2026

AI cybersecurity software supports security monitoring and response through tools delivered on the web, by API, on Linux, or in self-hosted setups. This list is for people comparing software for a budget and a particular operating environment.

  1. 1

    Elastic Security

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Elastic Security combines threat detection, endpoint and cloud capabilities, and workflow automation, with both free and paid options.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $0.09 · 14-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    Hunters

    Free trial APIWeb

    Hunters combines managed detections, automated investigation, and response capabilities for security operations.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    Darktrace / EMAIL

    Paid APIWeb

    Darktrace / EMAIL combines behavioral threat detection with response options and coverage beyond inbound email. Pricing requires a request, while a 30-day trial is listed.

    5.6 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Vectra AI Identity Threat Detection and Response

    Free trial APIWeb

    Choose Vectra ITDR if your security team needs to monitor identity activity across network and cloud environments and wants investigation and response capabilities.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Cortex Cloud

    by Palo Alto Networks
    Paid Web
    5.0 Visit site
  6. 6

    Cisco XDR

    by Cisco
    Paid
    4.7 Visit site
  7. 7

    Google Security Operations Agentic SOC

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Cybereason Defense Platform

    by Cybereason
    Paid
    4.3 Visit site
  9. 9

    SentinelOne Singularity AI SIEM

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform

    by Exabeam
    Paid
    4.2 Visit site
  11. 11

    FortiEDR

    by Fortinet
    Paid
    4.0 Visit site
  12. 12

    Trend Vision One

    by Trend Micro
    Paid
    3.8 Visit site
  13. 13

    Sophos XDR

    by Sophos
    Paid
    3.7 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial length, paid pricing, and whether a licence lets you read or change the code. Check platform fit, price details, data-handling needs, and what remains available after a trial ends.

Questions

Can I use AI cybersecurity software for free?

Elastic Security lists a free plan. Other products list paid access, pricing on request, or a time-limited trial, so check the terms before relying on free use.

Which products list free trials?

Elastic Security lists a 14-day trial, CrowdStrike Falcon Seraphic Enterprise Browser a 15-day trial, and Darktrace / EMAIL a 30-day trial.

Which products show public pricing?

Elastic Security lists paid access from $0.09. Cisco XDR and several other products list pricing on request instead of a public amount.

What platforms can these tools run on?

The category includes web, API, Linux, and self-hosted deployments. FortiEDR also lists Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support.

How do I check for open-source code access?

Review the licence and delivery model for the product. The licence determines whether you can read, change, and redistribute source code.

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