Documented by Censys ASM only: none.
Documented by CrowdStrike EASM only: none.
Documented by both: FOUND and ROUTED.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Censys ASM vs CrowdStrike EASM: which ASM tool takes an exposure further?
THE SHORT ANSWER
CrowdStrike EASM scores higher overall on our weights, 5.55 to 5.15. Censys ASM scores higher on Routes to an owner and Buying transparency; CrowdStrike EASM scores higher on Contains before the patch; they tie on Finds the unlisted estate, Proves exploitability, Closes the loop and Fits the enterprise stack. The table below gives the reason for every score.
Censys ASM
Rank 9 of 10
Best for: Threat intelligence and hunting teams that want raw internet scan evidence
CrowdStrike EASM
Rank 6 of 10
Best for: CrowdStrike Falcon customers who want external exposure in the same console as endpoint and vulnerability data
Which tool scores higher on each criterion?
| Criterion | Censys ASM | CrowdStrike EASM | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
Finds the unlisted estate 15%WhyCensys ASM: First-party scanning across all 65K ports, expanding from seeds the customer adds. CrowdStrike EASM: Indexes the entire internet around the clock and maps known and unknown assets, including shadow IT; required inputs and subsidiary coverage are not described. | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Routes to an owner 10%WhyCensys ASM: Assets found beyond your seeds appear under a "Found by Censys" tab; attribution logic is not described in detail. CrowdStrike EASM: Tracks added, modified and removed assets and flags business-critical ones with AI-driven analysis; how an asset is tied to the organization, a subsidiary or an owner is not described. | 6 / 10 | 5 / 10 | Censys ASM |
Proves exploitability 20%WhyCensys ASM: Confirms reachability and applies EPSS and KEV context; active exploitation testing is not documented. CrowdStrike EASM: Its Exposure Prioritization Agent "validates exploitability using real-time telemetry" and correlates internet-facing assets with internal systems; active exploit testing of external assets is not described. | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | Tie |
Contains before the patch 20%WhyCensys ASM: No compensating control is described. CrowdStrike EASM: Falcon Fusion SOAR automates remediation workflows, and Falcon Real Time Response lists compensating controls such as network isolation, but it requires Falcon Insight XDR; no WAF or edge rule is described. | 2 / 10 | 5 / 10 | CrowdStrike EASM |
Closes the loop 15%WhyCensys ASM: Auto-creates, routes and tracks remediation tasks; no retest after a fix is described. CrowdStrike EASM: Guided remediation steps, plus ServiceNow, Jira and patch management integrations for ticketing and remediation tracking; owner routing and a retest after a fix are not described. | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
Fits the enterprise stack 10%WhyCensys ASM: Names Jira, ServiceNow ITSM and CMDB, Tenable VM, Google Security Operations, Microsoft Sentinel, Axonius, Brinqa, Slack, Webex and the three major clouds. CrowdStrike EASM: Part of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, combining EASM with threat intelligence, IT hygiene and vulnerability management across endpoints, cloud, network and OT/IoT; ServiceNow and Jira are the named integrations. | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Tie |
Buying transparency 10%WhyCensys ASM: A free platform account and credits from $100 exist; ASM itself is contact sales. CrowdStrike EASM: No EASM or Exposure Management price; CrowdStrike publishes per-device prices only for endpoint bundles, and we found no CrowdStrike EASM listing on AWS Marketplace or the CrowdStrike Marketplace. | 4 / 10 | 3 / 10 | Censys ASM |
Which steps does each tool document?
Censys ASM
- FOUNDDocumented
65K-port first-party scanning, expanding from seeds.
- OWNEDNot documented
Attribution logic not described in detail.
- PROVENPartial
Reachability confirmation with EPSS and KEV; no exploitation.
- CONTAINEDNot documented
No compensating control described.
- ROUTEDDocumented
Auto-creates and routes remediation tasks.
- RECHECKEDNot documented
Retest after a fix not described.
CrowdStrike EASM
- FOUNDDocumented
Internet-wide mapping 24/7, including shadow IT.
- OWNEDNot documented
Ownership or subsidiary attribution not described; inventory changes and business criticality are.
- PROVENPartial
Exposure Prioritization Agent validates exploitability using telemetry; active external exploit testing not described.
- CONTAINEDPartial
Fusion SOAR workflows; Real Time Response compensating controls need Falcon Insight XDR; no WAF or edge rule.
- ROUTEDDocumented
ServiceNow and Jira ticketing and remediation tracking.
- RECHECKEDNot documented
Retest after a fix not described.
Partial counts as not documented for these three lines.
What do they cost?
Censys ASM
Not published
ASM: contact sales. A free Censys platform account exists, and platform credits start from $100.
To start: Seeds you add in the console or through the API.
CrowdStrike EASM
Not published
No EASM or Exposure Management price published. CrowdStrike's pricing page lists endpoint bundles only (from $7.99 per device per month) and says add-ons cost extra. No CrowdStrike EASM listing found on AWS Marketplace or the CrowdStrike Marketplace.
To start: Required inputs are not published. CrowdStrike says Falcon Exposure Management gives "instant visibility and prioritization capabilities from day one", and its site offers a 15-day Falcon trial that is not tied to EASM.
Which should you choose?
Choose Censys ASM if
- it matters most to you that it fits the enterprise stack (8/10)
- it matters most to you that it finds the unlisted estate (7/10)
Choose Censys ASM if your threat intelligence or hunting team wants raw scan evidence and broad integrations. Look elsewhere if you need exploitation proof or containment.
Choose CrowdStrike EASM if
- it matters most to you that it fits the enterprise stack (8/10)
- it matters most to you that it finds the unlisted estate (7/10)
Choose CrowdStrike EASM if your team already works in the Falcon console and wants external exposure next to endpoint and vulnerability data. Look elsewhere if you need proof of exploitability on external assets, attribution to subsidiaries or a published price.
Frequently asked questions
Which proves exploitability better, Censys ASM or CrowdStrike EASM?
Neither: they tie on our proof criterion (Censys ASM 5/10, CrowdStrike EASM 5/10). Censys ASM: Confirms reachability and applies EPSS and KEV context; active exploitation testing is not documented. CrowdStrike EASM: Its Exposure Prioritization Agent "validates exploitability using real-time telemetry" and correlates internet-facing assets with internal systems; active exploit testing of external assets is not described.
Can Censys ASM or CrowdStrike EASM contain an exposure before the patch?
Censys ASM: not documented on the pages reviewed CrowdStrike EASM: not documented on the pages reviewed Contain scores: Censys ASM 2/10, CrowdStrike EASM 5/10.
Which is easier to buy, Censys ASM or CrowdStrike EASM?
Censys ASM: contact sales. A free Censys platform account exists, and platform credits start from $100. CrowdStrike EASM: No EASM or Exposure Management price published. CrowdStrike's pricing page lists endpoint bundles only (from $7.99 per device per month) and says add-ons cost extra. No CrowdStrike EASM listing found on AWS Marketplace or the CrowdStrike Marketplace. Buying transparency scores: Censys ASM 4/10, CrowdStrike EASM 3/10.
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