# OpenEDR

OpenEDR is an Endpoint Detection and Response product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

OpenEDR is an open-source platform enhancing cybersecurity through real-time detection and analysis of cyber threats.

Checked October 2026.

## What is OpenEDR?

OpenEDR is an open-source endpoint detection and response platform that offers real-time analytic detection and event correlation, providing visibility into adversarial cyber threats and behaviors to enhance cybersecurity defenses for organizations of all sizes.

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.
- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Endpoint Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/endpoint-security) · [Endpoint Detection and Response](https://cybersectools.com/categories/edr)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- Website: openedr.com

## Where it ranks

OpenEDR is not a pick on the current [Best EDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-edr-solutions).

## OpenEDR FAQ

### What is OpenEDR?

OpenEDR is a product in the Endpoint Detection and Response category.

### What is the pricing for OpenEDR?

OpenEDR is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://openedr.com/.

### What are alternatives to OpenEDR?

Alternatives to OpenEDR listed on CybersecTools:

1. [CrowdStrike Agentic Endpoint Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/crowdstrike-endpoint-security) - AI-powered endpoint protection, detection, and response platform (Commercial)
2. [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://cybersectools.com/tools/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) - Multiplatform endpoint security with detection and response capabilities (Commercial)
3. [Emsisoft Enterprise Security + EDR](https://cybersectools.com/tools/emsisoft-enterprise-security-edr) - Enterprise endpoint security with EDR, anti-ransomware, and behavior blocking (Commercial)
4. [Sophos EDR](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sophos-intercept-x) - Endpoint detection and response that finds and stops human-led attacks. (Commercial)
5. [Nucleon EDR](https://cybersectools.com/tools/nucleon-nucleon-edr) - EDR solution with Zero Trust architecture and AI-based malware detection (Commercial)

Compare all OpenEDR alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/openedr](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/openedr)

### What deployment and organization size does OpenEDR fit?

OpenEDR is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare OpenEDR with similar solutions

- [OpenEDR vs CrowdStrike Agentic Endpoint Security](https://cybersectools.com/compare/openedr-vs-crowdstrike-endpoint-security)
- [OpenEDR vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://cybersectools.com/compare/openedr-vs-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)
- [OpenEDR vs Emsisoft Enterprise Security + EDR](https://cybersectools.com/compare/emsisoft-enterprise-security-edr-vs-openedr)

All alternatives to OpenEDR: [/alternatives/openedr](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/openedr)

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