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OpenEDR vs OSSEC

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OpenEDROSSEC
LanguageC++C
LicenceOtherGPL-2.0
Stars2.7k5.1k
Latestrelease-2.5.14.4.1
Last push2026-05-232026-11-12
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 32 days between releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace CrowdStrike Falcon. Alternatives to CrowdStrike Falcon →

    PartialOpenEDREndpoint agent for Windows that records and analyses host activity; no managed threat hunting.

    PartialOSSECHost-based intrusion detection with log analysis and file integrity checks, but no managed threat hunting or cloud-based detection.