The Infostealer Index · Head-to-head
HHudson Rockor
DDarkStrata?
Where Hudson Rock and DarkStrata 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 DarkStrata is a young UK platform for businesses, MSPs and SOCs, built around UK/EU data residency. It finds credentials in stealer logs and criminal channels, notifies affected staff privately and offers an API, SDKs and a Splunk add-on.
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Quick take
Hudson Rock leads by a wide margin, 96.2 to 49.3 overall. The biggest single difference is research, where Hudson Rock scores 10 against 2. Of the nine criteria, Hudson Rock is ahead on 9, DarkStrata on 0, and 0 are level.
Where they differ
Criteria with more than half a point between them, largest gap first.
Infostealer Research & Attribution
HHudson Rock +8
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkStrata 2
Free Tools & Free API
HHudson Rock +8
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkStrata 2
Machine-Level Infection Context
HHudson Rock +7
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkStrata 3
Exposure Segmentation
HHudson Rock +5
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkStrata 5
Session Cookie & Token Coverage
HHudson Rock +5
HHudson Rock 9
DDarkStrata 4
Collection Freshness
HHudson Rock +3
HHudson Rock 9
DDarkStrata 6
Pricing Accessibility & Time-to-Value
HHudson Rock +3
HHudson Rock 9
DDarkStrata 6
Infostealer Specialization
HHudson Rock +2
HHudson Rock 10
DDarkStrata 8
API & Integrations
HHudson Rock +1
HHudson Rock 9
DDarkStrata 8
Capabilities
6 of 8 capabilities differ.
| Capability | HHudson Rock | DDarkStrata |
|---|---|---|
| Machine-level infection data | Yes | No |
| Session cookies & tokens | Yes | Partial |
| Employee vs. customer split | Yes | Partial |
| Third-party / supply-chain exposure | Yes | No |
| Free tier / free API | Yes | No |
| Public infostealer research | Yes | No |
Same on both: API access (yes), Self-serve signup (partial).
Side by side
| Detail | HHudson Rock | DDarkStrata |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Security teams that need per-machine forensics and visibility into supplier exposure | UK and EU MSPs that want API-first alerts |
| Pricing | Free lookups and a free API key; Bayonet has a free signup with paid tiers; Cavalier is priced on request | Pricing not published |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel | Leeds, UK |
| Founded | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Ownership | Independent | Independent |
| Website | hudsonrock.com | darkstrata.io |
Questions & answers
Which scores higher, Hudson Rock or DarkStrata?
Hudson Rock, with 96.2/100 against 49.3/100 (ranks #1 and #16).
Where do Hudson Rock and DarkStrata differ most?
On infostealer research & attribution: Hudson Rock scores 10 and DarkStrata scores 2.
Who is each one a good fit for?
Hudson Rock suits security teams that need per-machine forensics and visibility into supplier exposure. DarkStrata suits uK and EU MSPs that want API-first alerts.
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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.