The Infostealer Index · Head-to-head
FFlashpointor
RRecorded Future?
Where Flashpoint and Recorded Future differ on infostealer intelligence, biggest gap first.
F Flashpoint's Ignite platform covers cyber, fraud, vulnerability and physical-security intelligence from illicit forums, chat services and marketplaces. Its credential monitoring includes stealer logs with host and cookie context and a freshness indicator.
R Recorded Future is a large threat intelligence vendor, acquired by Mastercard in December 2024. Its Identity Intelligence module surfaces credentials from stealer logs and combolists with host and timestamp context, and can trigger password resets through identity providers.
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Quick take
Recorded Future leads by a clear margin, 68.0 to 62.1 overall. The biggest single difference is segmentation, where Recorded Future scores 8 against 6. Of the nine criteria, Flashpoint is ahead on 1, Recorded Future on 5, and 3 are level.
Where they differ
Criteria with more than half a point between them, largest gap first.
Exposure Segmentation
RRecorded Future +2
FFlashpoint 6
RRecorded Future 8
Session Cookie & Token Coverage
FFlashpoint +2
FFlashpoint 8
RRecorded Future 6
Free Tools & Free API
RRecorded Future +2
FFlashpoint 1
RRecorded Future 3
Machine-Level Infection Context
RRecorded Future +1
FFlashpoint 8
RRecorded Future 9
Infostealer Research & Attribution
RRecorded Future +1
FFlashpoint 8
RRecorded Future 9
API & Integrations
RRecorded Future +1
FFlashpoint 8
RRecorded Future 9
Where they are level
Within half a point of each other.
Capabilities
3 of 8 capabilities differ.
| Capability | FFlashpoint | RRecorded Future |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies & tokens | Yes | Partial |
| Employee vs. customer split | Partial | Yes |
| Free tier / free API | No | Partial |
Same on both: Machine-level infection data (yes), Third-party / supply-chain exposure (partial), API access (yes), Self-serve signup (no), Public infostealer research (yes).
Side by side
| Detail | FFlashpoint | RRecorded Future |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | CTI and fraud teams that need wide illicit-source coverage | Large enterprises already running Recorded Future |
| Pricing | Enterprise pricing on request | Enterprise module, priced on request |
| Headquarters | New York, USA | Somerville, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2009 |
| Ownership | Independent | Acquired by Mastercard (2024) |
| Website | flashpoint.io | recordedfuture.com |
Questions & answers
Which scores higher, Flashpoint or Recorded Future?
Recorded Future, with 68.0/100 against 62.1/100 (ranks #8 and #11).
Where do Flashpoint and Recorded Future differ most?
On exposure segmentation: Flashpoint scores 6 and Recorded Future scores 8.
Who is each one a good fit for?
Flashpoint suits cTI and fraud teams that need wide illicit-source coverage. Recorded Future suits large enterprises already running Recorded Future.
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Scores are Hudson Rock's editorial opinion of each vendor's infostealer intelligence, based on public information (websites, documentation and published research) as of October 12, 2026. Only infostealer-related capabilities are assessed, not a vendor's overall quality or other products. Field averages, peer matches and comparisons are calculated from those scores.
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