ZeroFox Alternative: Digital Risk Protection Without the Enterprise Price Tag
ZeroFox was acquired by private equity in 2024. If you are evaluating digital risk protection platforms with transparent pricing, independent ownership, and enterprise-grade capabilities, DigitalStakeout publishes entity-based pricing with no sales calls required.
Why Teams Are Evaluating ZeroFox Alternatives
In May 2024, ZeroFox was acquired by Haveli Investments, a private equity firm, for approximately $350 million. PE acquisitions in cybersecurity follow a well-documented pattern: cost restructuring, pricing increases, and a shift in focus from product innovation to margin optimization.
For security teams already paying $50,000 to $200,000 per year for ZeroFox, the acquisition introduces two risks: further price increases as the new ownership seeks returns, and reduced investment in the features and support that justified the premium.
Organizations evaluating alternatives are looking for platforms that deliver comparable digital risk protection capabilities at transparent, published pricing — without the uncertainty that comes with PE ownership transitions.
DigitalStakeout vs. ZeroFox: Feature Comparison
A side-by-side comparison of digital risk protection capabilities. All DigitalStakeout claims verified. Competitor information sourced from public websites and may not reflect current capabilities. Verify directly with each vendor.
| Feature | DigitalStakeout | ZeroFox |
|---|---|---|
| Social Media Monitoring | ||
| Dark Web Monitoring | ||
| Data Breach Monitoring | ||
| Domain & DNS Monitoring | ||
| AI-Powered Classification | 249+ classifiers | |
| Takedown Services ZeroFox offers managed takedown services | ||
| OSINT Investigation Tools | 7 search engines | Limited |
| Multi-Tenant Workspaces | Up to 20 | Limited |
| Geo-Intelligence | Limited | |
| REST API Access | ||
| Transparent Public Pricing | ||
| Published Classification Taxonomy DigitalStakeout publishes its full classification taxonomy. Ask ZeroFox to publish theirs. | 14 domains, 249+ classifiers | |
| Entity-Based Pricing Model | ||
| Independently Owned ZeroFox: acquired by Haveli Investments (PE) in May 2024 | ||
| Starting Price | Published | $50K–$200K/yr (est.) |
ZeroFox platform pricing reflects industry estimates. Services pricing (TAM, PM, SME) is based on publicly available government cooperative purchasing contracts. Actual pricing may vary. Contact ZeroFox 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 Security Teams Choose DigitalStakeout Over ZeroFox
Four reasons organizations switching from ZeroFox choose DigitalStakeout.
5–20x Less Expensive
DigitalStakeout publishes entity-based pricing on the website — no sales call required. ZeroFox is estimated at $50,000 to $200,000 per year. Entity-based pricing means you pay for what you monitor, not per user seat.
Independent Ownership
DigitalStakeout is a private US-based organization backed by 25+ private US-based investors. Product decisions are driven by customer needs, not PE portfolio optimization. ZeroFox has been under Haveli Investments since May 2024.
7 Dedicated OSINT Investigation Tools
Data Breach Search, Domain Search (300 million+ domains), Location-Based Social Media Search, People Search, Social Media Profile Search (750+ platforms), Web Chatter Search (25 million+ sources), and Website Search. All included in every plan.
Multi-Tenant Workspaces
Organize content into secure compartments for different teams, clients, or missions. Plans include 2 to 20 workspaces, making DigitalStakeout particularly effective for security firms managing multiple client engagements.
Pricing: DigitalStakeout vs. ZeroFox
Enterprise-grade digital risk protection 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 PricingZeroFox
ZeroFox platform pricing reflects industry estimates. Services pricing (TAM, PM, SME) is based on publicly available government cooperative purchasing contracts. Actual pricing may vary. Contact ZeroFox directly for current rates.
Which Platform Is Right for Your Team?
DigitalStakeout is best for teams that need:
- Published pricing, no sales calls
- Enterprise DRP at a fraction of cost
- Dedicated OSINT search tools
- Entity-based, scales to your needs
- Multi-client workspace management
- AI classification — 249+ classifiers built in
- Published classification taxonomy
- Independent ownership, no PE risk
ZeroFox may be right for teams that:
- Need managed takedown services for DRP
- ZeroFox integrations embedded in stack
- Operate in verticals with ZeroFox focus
- Budget supports large annual contracts
- Comfortable with PE ownership direction
Common Questions About Switching from ZeroFox
Classification Transparency
What Does ZeroFox Actually Detect?
We publish our classification taxonomy — 16 risk domains, 249+ specific scenarios. Every classifier documented and verifiable.
“BREAKING: Internal memo leaked showing [REDACTED] Corp knew about the defect for 18 months and executives signed off on continued distribution.”
This is what DigitalStakeout classifies in seconds. Ask ZeroFox to show you theirs.
See How DigitalStakeout Works
30-minute walkthrough with your actual entities. No slideware. No sandbox.