ShadowDragon Alternative — DigitalStakeout
ShadowDragon is a respected OSINT investigation suite with strong link analysis through SocialNet. If your team needs investigation tools combined with continuous monitoring, AI-powered classification across 16 risk domains, and entity-based pricing, DigitalStakeout provides both investigation and monitoring in one platform.
What's Happening with ShadowDragon
ShadowDragon provides an OSINT suite including SocialNet (social media investigation and link analysis), OIMonitor (continuous monitoring), and MalNet. Founded in Boise, Idaho, the company has a niche focus on investigation and link analysis used by law enforcement, corporate security, and investigation firms.
ShadowDragon's strength is investigation-first — SocialNet excels at social media link analysis and relationship mapping. Continuous monitoring through OIMonitor is a secondary capability, and AI-powered classification at scale is not the primary value proposition.
For security firms managing multiple clients, per-seat licensing creates cost scaling problems. Teams evaluating ShadowDragon alternatives are looking for platforms that combine investigation with continuous monitoring and AI classification at entity-based pricing.
DigitalStakeout vs. ShadowDragon: Feature Comparison
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| Feature | DigitalStakeout | ShadowDragon |
|---|---|---|
| Published Pricing | ||
| Published Classification Taxonomy | 14 domains, 249+ scenarios | |
| Continuous Monitoring + Investigation ShadowDragon is strongest in investigation and link analysis. Continuous monitoring (OIMonitor) is secondary. | Both integrated | Investigation-first |
| AI-Powered Classification | 249+ classifiers | Manual analysis focused |
| Dark Web Monitoring | Limited (MalNet) | |
| Entity-Based Pricing ShadowDragon uses per-seat licensing. Security firms monitoring multiple clients hit per-seat cost walls. | ||
| Social Media Investigation ShadowDragon SocialNet is strong for social media link analysis. | ||
| Link Analysis ShadowDragon SocialNet excels at link analysis and relationship mapping. | Limited | |
| Multi-Tenant Workspaces | Up to 20 | Per-seat model |
| Real-Time Alerting | Limited | |
| Risk Domain Coverage | 14 domains | Investigation-scope |
| Starting Price | Published | $5K–$45K/yr (gov. contract) |
ShadowDragon pricing based on publicly available government cooperative purchasing contracts. Actual pricing may vary by configuration. Contact ShadowDragon directly for current rates.
Why Consider DigitalStakeout
DigitalStakeout combines continuous monitoring and OSINT investigation in a single platform with published entity-based pricing. If you need coverage across surface web, social media, and dark web with AI classification across 16 risk domains, it may be worth a look.
Why Teams Switch to DigitalStakeout
Monitor + Investigate
Both capabilities unified. Not investigation-only — continuous monitoring with AI classification built in.
249+ AI Classifiers
Automates threat classification at scale. Purpose-built for security across 14 published risk domains.
Entity-Based Pricing
Pay for what you monitor, not per analyst seat. Security firms scale without per-seat cost walls.
Both US-Based
This isn’t an origin argument. It’s a platform scope argument — monitor + investigate vs investigate-only.
Pricing: DigitalStakeout vs. ShadowDragon
Enterprise-grade risk intelligence at transparent, published prices.
DigitalStakeout
All plans include surface web, social media, dark web monitoring, OSINT tools, AI classification, REST API, and real-time alerting.
View Full PricingShadowDragon
ShadowDragon pricing based on publicly available government cooperative purchasing contracts. Actual pricing may vary by configuration. Contact ShadowDragon directly for current rates.
Which Platform Is Right for Your Team?
DigitalStakeout is best for teams that need:
- Continuous monitoring + investigation unified
- AI classification — 249+ classifiers, 14 domains
- Entity-based pricing — not per-seat licensing
- Multi-tenant workspaces for client separation
- Published pricing and classification taxonomy
- Real-time alerting with anti-fatigue controls
- Security firms managing multiple client scopes
- Broader risk coverage beyond investigation
ShadowDragon may be right for teams that:
- Primary need is link analysis and relationship mapping
- SocialNet investigations are core workflow
- Small team with focused investigation needs
- Per-seat licensing works for single analyst teams
- Deep social media link analysis is priority
Switching doesn't mean starting over. We migrate your monitoring scope and have you operational in days, not months.
Common Questions About ShadowDragon Alternatives
Classification Transparency
What Does ShadowDragon Actually Detect?
We publish our classification taxonomy — 16 risk domains, 249+ specific scenarios. Every classifier documented and verifiable.
“Batch of SSNs posted alongside names and addresses. Appears to originate from a payroll processor. Approximately 340 records.”
This is what DigitalStakeout classifies in seconds. Ask ShadowDragon to show you theirs.
See How DigitalStakeout Works
30-minute walkthrough with your actual entities. No slideware. No sandbox.