Documented by CrowdStrike EASM only: none.
Documented by Hadrian only: PROVEN and RECHECKED.
Documented by both: FOUND and ROUTED.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
CrowdStrike EASM vs Hadrian: which ASM tool takes an exposure further?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Hadrian scores higher overall on our weights, 6.60 to 5.55. CrowdStrike EASM scores higher on Contains before the patch and Fits the enterprise stack; Hadrian scores higher on Routes to an owner, Proves exploitability, Closes the loop and Buying transparency; they tie on Finds the unlisted estate. The table below gives the reason for every score.
CrowdStrike EASM
Rank 6 of 10
Best for: CrowdStrike Falcon customers who want external exposure in the same console as endpoint and vulnerability data
Hadrian
Rank 4 of 10
Best for: Teams replacing periodic external pentests with continuous, agent-based proof
Which tool scores higher on each criterion?
| Criterion | CrowdStrike EASM | Hadrian | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
Finds the unlisted estate 15%WhyCrowdStrike 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. Hadrian: Scans hourly or on events to keep the external inventory current; subsidiary mapping is not documented. | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Routes to an owner 10%WhyCrowdStrike 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. Hadrian: Machine learning confirms whether an asset belongs to the organization. | 5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Hadrian |
Proves exploitability 20%WhyCrowdStrike 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. Hadrian: Agentic AI exploits issues to prove impact; Hadrian states it proves exploitability within 15 minutes. | 5 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Hadrian |
Contains before the patch 20%WhyCrowdStrike 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. Hadrian: No edge rule, playbook or other compensating control is described. | 5 / 10 | 2 / 10 | CrowdStrike EASM |
Closes the loop 15%WhyCrowdStrike 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. Hadrian: Remediation guidance, automatic tickets and automatic regression testing after a fix. | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Hadrian |
Fits the enterprise stack 10%WhyCrowdStrike 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. Hadrian: Names Jira, ServiceNow, GLPI, Slack, Microsoft Teams, SentinelOne, Datadog, Zendesk and HubSpot plus an API. | 8 / 10 | 6 / 10 | CrowdStrike EASM |
Buying transparency 10%WhyCrowdStrike 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. Hadrian: NOVA pentests from 1,250 euros per test excluding VAT, and ATLAS on AWS Marketplace at $50,000 per 12 months for up to 250 assets. | 3 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Hadrian |
Which steps does each tool document?
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.
Hadrian
- FOUNDDocumented
Hourly or event-triggered external scanning.
- OWNEDPartial
Ownership confirmed by machine learning; subsidiary mapping not described.
- PROVENDocumented
Agentic exploitation; proof within 15 minutes, per Hadrian.
- CONTAINEDNot documented
No edge rule or compensating control described.
- ROUTEDDocumented
Automatic ticket creation.
- RECHECKEDDocumented
Automatic regression testing after fixes.
Partial counts as not documented for these three lines.
What do they cost?
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.
Hadrian
NOVA agentic penetration test: from 1,250 euros per test excluding VAT. ATLAS on AWS Marketplace: 250 assets (domains, IP addresses and certificates) $50,000 per 12 months.
To start: Not specified on the pages reviewed.
Which should you choose?
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.
Choose Hadrian if
- it matters most to you that it proves exploitability (9/10)
- it matters most to you that it closes the loop (9/10)
Choose Hadrian if you want continuous, attack-based proof in place of periodic external pentests, with a price you can see. Look elsewhere if you need edge mitigation or attribution across many subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Which proves exploitability better, CrowdStrike EASM or Hadrian?
Hadrian scores higher on our proof criterion (CrowdStrike EASM 5/10, Hadrian 9/10). 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. Hadrian: Agentic AI exploits issues to prove impact; Hadrian states it proves exploitability within 15 minutes.
Can CrowdStrike EASM or Hadrian contain an exposure before the patch?
CrowdStrike EASM: not documented on the pages reviewed Hadrian: not documented on the pages reviewed Contain scores: CrowdStrike EASM 5/10, Hadrian 2/10.
Which is easier to buy, CrowdStrike EASM or Hadrian?
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. Hadrian: NOVA agentic penetration test: from 1,250 euros per test excluding VAT. ATLAS on AWS Marketplace: 250 assets (domains, IP addresses and certificates) $50,000 per 12 months. Buying transparency scores: CrowdStrike EASM 3/10, Hadrian 7/10.
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