The Infostealer Index · Head-to-head
HHudson Rockor
DDarkOwl?
Where Hudson Rock and DarkOwl differ on infostealer intelligence, biggest gap first.
H Hudson Rock was started by former members of IDF Unit 8200 and works on one problem only: infostealer infections. Its Cavalier platform shows what each infected computer leaked, from credentials and cookies to the malware path and antivirus in place, and splits a company's exposure into employees, users, third parties and suppliers. It is also the research team behind InfoStealers.
D DarkOwl sells darknet data through its Vision search platform and APIs, and other vendors often build on it. Stealer-log content is tagged and grouped by infected machine.
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Quick take
Hudson Rock leads by a wide margin, 96.2 to 43.6 overall. The biggest single difference is free access, where Hudson Rock scores 10 against 1. Of the nine criteria, Hudson Rock is ahead on 8, DarkOwl on 0, and 1 are level.
Where they differ
Criteria with more than half a point between them, largest gap first.
Free Tools & Free API
HHudson Rock +9
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkOwl 1
Exposure Segmentation
HHudson Rock +8
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkOwl 2
Infostealer Specialization
HHudson Rock +7
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkOwl 3
Session Cookie & Token Coverage
HHudson Rock +7
HHudson Rock 9
DDarkOwl 2
Machine-Level Infection Context
HHudson Rock +5
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkOwl 5
Pricing Accessibility & Time-to-Value
HHudson Rock +5
HHudson Rock 9
DDarkOwl 4
Infostealer Research & Attribution
HHudson Rock +3
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkOwl 7
Collection Freshness
HHudson Rock +2
HHudson Rock 9
DDarkOwl 7
Where they are level
Within half a point of each other.
Capabilities
6 of 8 capabilities differ.
| Capability | HHudson Rock | DDarkOwl |
|---|---|---|
| Machine-level infection data | Yes | Partial |
| Session cookies & tokens | Yes | No |
| Employee vs. customer split | Yes | No |
| Third-party / supply-chain exposure | Yes | Partial |
| Free tier / free API | Yes | No |
| Self-serve signup | Partial | No |
Same on both: API access (yes), Public infostealer research (yes).
Side by side
| Detail | HHudson Rock | DDarkOwl |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Security teams that need per-machine forensics and visibility into supplier exposure | Analysts and vendors who want raw darknet data by API |
| Pricing | Free lookups and a free API key; Bayonet has a free signup with paid tiers; Cavalier is priced on request | Subscription or data licensing, priced on request |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel | Denver, USA |
| Founded | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Ownership | Independent | Independent |
| Website | hudsonrock.com | darkowl.com |
Questions & answers
Which scores higher, Hudson Rock or DarkOwl?
Hudson Rock, with 96.2/100 against 43.6/100 (ranks #1 and #26).
Where do Hudson Rock and DarkOwl differ most?
On free tools & free api: Hudson Rock scores 10 and DarkOwl scores 1.
Who is each one a good fit for?
Hudson Rock suits security teams that need per-machine forensics and visibility into supplier exposure. DarkOwl suits analysts and vendors who want raw darknet data by API.
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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.
This is general information, not a recommendation to buy or avoid any product, and it may be out of date: confirm details with each vendor. Product names and logos belong to their owners and are used only to identify them. Vendors can request a correction through Hudson Rock's contact page.