#014.7
Security & Privacy
1Password review
A password manager for individuals, families and businesses, with end-to-end encryption
Free trial
From US$3.99/month (billed yearly); 14-day free trialGet it →
⛨ 5 reviews
The best security & privacy tools
Security tools are only as good as their worst day. These reviews cover encryption, recovery, business controls and what happens when something goes wrong.
Our ranking
- 011Password4.7
A password manager for individuals, families and businesses, with end-to-end encryption
- 02CrowdStrike Falcon4.6
AI-native endpoint protection, from small-business antivirus to managed MDR
- 03NinjaOne4.6
Endpoint management, patching, backup and remote access in one IT platform
- 04Optery4.5
Removes your personal data from people-search and data broker sites
- 05SentryPC4.0
Cloud-based computer monitoring, filtering and time limits from $69.95 a year
#024.6
Security & Privacy
CrowdStrike Falcon review
AI-native endpoint protection, from small-business antivirus to managed MDR
Free trial
From $59.99/device/year (Falcon Go, USD); 15-day free trialGet it →
#034.6
Security & Privacy
NinjaOne review
Endpoint management, patching, backup and remote access in one IT platform
Free trial
About $1.50-$3.75 per device/month (quote-based)Get it →
#044.5
Security & Privacy
Optery review
Removes your personal data from people-search and data broker sites
Free plan
Free scan; paid from $3.99/monthGet it →
#054.0
Security & Privacy
SentryPC review
Cloud-based computer monitoring, filtering and time limits from $69.95 a year
$69.95/year for 1 device; volume plans from $9.99 per deviceGet it →
Security & Privacy: common questions
What is the best security and backup tool?
Of the 5 security and backup tools we have reviewed, the highest rated are 1Password (4.7/5), CrowdStrike Falcon (4.6/5), NinjaOne (4.6/5). 1Password suits families who want to share logins without sharing everything; CrowdStrike Falcon suits small and mid-sized businesses replacing consumer antivirus; NinjaOne suits internal IT teams managing laptop, desktop and server fleets.
Is there a free security and backup tool?
Yes. Optery has a free plan, and 1Password, CrowdStrike Falcon and NinjaOne offer a free trial. Free plans come with limits, which each review lists.
How do you rank security and backup tools?
Every product is scored on features, ease of use, value and support from the vendor's own documentation and current pricing, using the same method across all categories. No vendor pays for placement.