Alternatives
Best Material Security alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best Material Security alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/material-security
5 direct alternatives to Material Security and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- ESET is the top alternative to Material Security on our list, followed by Sophos and Prisma Cloud.
- 2 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Falco.
- Highest rated: ESET, 4.7 out of 5 from 2,173 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 2 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Material Security
ESET
#1 Top pickCybersecurity solutions for businesses and consumers
Starting price
From $3.33 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,173 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Sophos
#2Unified enterprise security for midsize businesses
Starting price
From $3.75 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,668 ratings, Sep 2026
Prisma Cloud
#3Cloud-native security platform
Pricing
Contact sales
4.4 /5 on G2 · 1,601 ratings, Sep 2026
Material Security vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $4/mo | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 20 ratings on G2 (20) | |
| Price: $3.33/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 2,173 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,173) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $3.75/mo | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 2,668 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,668) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,601 ratings on G2 (1,601) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 86 ratings on G2 (86) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Free | Free plan: Yes | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 2,341 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,341) | Same category as Material Security |
 | Price: $3/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 4,877 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,877) | Same category as Material Security |
 | Price: $3.39/mo | Free plan: No | 4.0 out of 5, from 18,319 ratings across G2, Capterra, SourceForge and more (18,319) | Same category as Material Security |
Why people consider alternatives to Material Security
Material Security is a comprehensive detection and response platform specifically designed for cloud workspaces like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in security.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (security) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as Material Security" fit the category but replace Material Security less directly.
Material Security by the numbers
Toolradar data: Material Security's entry paid plan ($4/mo, billed monthly) ranks #47 of 187 (joint) for price among the Security tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $10/mo. As of Oct 2026.
| Metric | Material Security | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $4/mo, billed monthly | $10/mo | #47 of 187 (joint) tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 49% have one | n/a |
| User rating | 4.9/5 (across the web, 20 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #2 of 308 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Security data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Material Security by the numbers”, Oct 2026.
Security leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Security tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Oct 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 187 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HashiCorp Vault | $0.50/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Runbox | $0.66/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | uTerminal | $0.83/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Alive | $0.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Addy.io | $1/mo, billed yearly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 40 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoho Mail | $1/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | AccessOwl | $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Corma | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Duo Security | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Fastmail | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit (EUR)
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 8 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEGA | €4.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | F-Secure | €5.21/mo |
| 3 | Yousign | €9/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Copla | €50/mo, billed yearly |
| 5 | Whisper Internet Infra AI Context | €52.73/mo, billed monthly |
Most visited, last 30 days
Distinct visitor sessions on the tool's Toolradar page over the last 30 days, with bots excluded by our analytics. A session counts once however many times it reloads the page.
Counted among 11 tools with 50+ visits.
| # | Tool | Visits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proton VPN | 1,181 visits |
| 2 | Hide.me | 676 visits |
| 3 | Windscribe VPN | 540 visits |
| 4 | Opera | 508 visits |
| 5 | ZoogVPN | 340 visits |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 40 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ServiceNow | 35 articles |
| 2 | GitLab | 17 articles |
| 3 | ConnectWise | 12 articles |
| 4 | BitGo | 10 articles |
| 5 | CyberArk | 5 articles |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 235 of 728 Security tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Security leaderboards”, Oct 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Security statistics.
8 alternatives to Material Security
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Material Security" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
ESET
Paid Battle-tested at scaleCybersecurity solutions for businesses and consumers
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,173 ratings, Sep 2026
From $39.99/year
- 2
Sophos
Paid Battle-tested at scaleUnified enterprise security for midsize businesses
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,668 ratings, Sep 2026
From $44.99/year
- 3
Prisma Cloud
Paid Battle-tested at scaleCloud-native security platform
4.4 /5 on G2 · 1,601 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 4
Carbon Black
PaidEndpoint security and threat detection by VMware
4.4 /5 on G2 · 86 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 5
Falco
100% free Cheaper than Material SecurityDetect runtime threats in containers and Kubernetes
Free
- 6
ServiceNow
Paid Battle-tested at scaleDigitize and automate workflows for IT, HR, and customer service
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,341 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Material Security
- 7
LastPass
Free plan Cheaper than Material SecuritySecurely store, autofill, and share passwords across all your devices
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,877 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Material Security
- 8
NordVPN
Paid Battle-tested at scaleOnline VPN service for privacy
4.0 /5 across G2, Capterra, SourceForge and more · 18,319 ratings, Sep 2026
From $3.39/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Material Security
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Material Security?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Material Security are ESET, Sophos, Prisma Cloud. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Material Security?
Yes. Falco is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Detect runtime threats in containers and Kubernetes). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for Material Security alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Material Security: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in security. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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