CrowdStrike vs Palo Alto vs Cisco Cybersecurity Pricing 2026: Which Offers Better ROI?
CrowdStrike vs Palo Alto vs Cisco Cybersecurity Pricing 2026: Which Offers Better ROI? Author: Mumuksha Malviya Updated: February 2026 Introduction In the past year, I have worked with enterprise procurement teams across finance, manufacturing, and SaaS sectors evaluating cybersecurity stack consolidation. The question is no longer “Which product is better?” It is: Which platform delivers measurable financial ROI over 3–5 years? According to the 2025 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million (IBM Security). Enterprises are now modeling security purchases the same way they model ERP investments. This article is not marketing. This is a financial and operational breakdown of: • Public 2026 list pricing • 3-year total cost of ownership • SOC automation impact • Breach reduction modeling • Real enterprise case comparisons • Cloud stack compatibility (SAP, Oracle, AWS) 2026 Cybersecurity Market Reality Gartner’s 2026 ...
