AppCheck
7.5#2 in ransomware protection softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxWindows
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ProLion CryptoSpike
5.0#20 in ransomware protection softwareSelf-hosted
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| Fact | AppCheck | ProLion CryptoSpike |
|---|---|---|
| Data collection | The license agreement permits collection of hardware and software details, suspicious process behavior, threat samples, downloaded-file metadata and diagnostic information. | CryptoSpike uses native APIs from storage systems to collect and process user behavior information. |
| Detection | Its CARB engine uses context-aware ransomware behavior detection, and the maker says it detects more than 3,000 new or variant ransomware attacks. | It detects anomalies in real time and identifies file extensions typical of ransomware using a ProLion-provided blocklist. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea | Wiener Neustadt, Austria |
| Integrations | The maker says AppCheck is compatible with common antivirus products and can back up to local disks or network drives. | It integrates with existing SIEM platforms, and alerts can also be sent to monitoring solutions through an API. |
| Purpose | AppCheck is an anti-ransomware product that detects, blocks, and automatically recovers from ransomware attacks. | CryptoSpike analyzes storage data access to detect ransomware and unusual user behavior. |
| Recovery | The Shelter feature temporarily backs up protected files and can restore them when they are damaged. | It provides file level traceability and targeted restoration of affected files from snapshots. |
AppCheck plans
- AppCheckFree
- AppCheck FreeFree
- AppCheck Pro — 1 PC / 1Year$24.99 a year
- AppCheck Pro — 3 PC / 1Year$34.99 a year
- AppCheck Pro — 1 PC / 2Year$39.99 a year
- AppCheck Pro — 5 PC / 1Year$49.99 a year
ProLion CryptoSpike plans
- CryptoSpikePriced on request
Pick AppCheck if…
The free license is for individual users seeking ransomware detection and file recovery. AppCheck Pro is listed for personal or corporate use and adds network-folder protection and scheduled backups.
Pick ProLion CryptoSpike if…
CryptoSpike may suit organizations protecting data on the listed storage systems that need ransomware detection, alerting, and selective snapshot restoration. Its self-hosted deployment and Windows Server support are relevant considerations.