Recorded Future
Threat intelligence software
Attack surface management software
Risk-based vulnerability management software
Dark web monitoring tools
Fraud detection software
System security software
Digital risk protection (DRP) platforms
Vulnerability management software
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What is Recorded Future
Recorded Future is a threat intelligence platform that collects and analyzes data from open web, technical sources, and other external channels to produce risk-scored intelligence on threats, vulnerabilities, and entities. Security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response teams use it to support detection, investigation, prioritization, and reporting. The product combines a large intelligence graph with risk scoring and modules for use cases such as vulnerability intelligence, third‑party risk, brand/digital risk, and dark web monitoring. It also provides integrations and APIs to operationalize intelligence in SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ticketing workflows.
Broad intelligence coverage
Recorded Future aggregates intelligence across multiple source types, including technical telemetry, open web content, and underground/dark web content. This breadth supports different security functions (SOC, CTI, IR, vulnerability teams) from a single platform. It is well-suited for organizations that want one vendor to cover multiple external intelligence use cases rather than separate point tools.
Operational integrations and APIs
The platform provides APIs and prebuilt integrations to push intelligence into common security workflows and tools. This helps teams enrich alerts, automate triage, and standardize reporting without manually copying indicators and context. Compared with products focused mainly on monitoring and alerting, Recorded Future is often deployed as an intelligence layer embedded into SOC processes.
Risk scoring for prioritization
Recorded Future uses risk scores across entities (e.g., IPs, domains, vulnerabilities, organizations) to help prioritize investigations and remediation. This supports risk-based workflows such as focusing on exploited vulnerabilities, high-risk suppliers, or active infrastructure. The scoring model provides a consistent way to compare items across large datasets, which can reduce analyst time spent on low-signal findings.
Complexity and learning curve
The platform spans many modules and data types, which can make initial configuration and day-to-day navigation complex for smaller teams. Getting consistent value typically requires tuning, workflow design, and analyst training. Organizations without a dedicated threat intelligence function may underuse advanced features.
Cost and packaging variability
Capabilities are commonly packaged by module and data access level, which can increase total cost for organizations that need multiple use cases (e.g., vulnerability intelligence plus digital risk). Budgeting can be harder when teams expand from one module to several. Some buyers may find that narrower tools meet a single use case at lower cost.
Not a full remediation platform
While it supports vulnerability intelligence and prioritization, it does not replace core vulnerability scanning, patch deployment, or endpoint configuration management tools. Attack surface and digital risk findings often require separate validation and remediation workflows outside the platform. Teams should plan for integration with existing security operations and IT processes to close the loop.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core Recorded Future Modules (Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Intelligence, Brand Intelligence, Identity Intelligence, Attack Surface Intelligence, Payment Fraud Intelligence, SecOps Intelligence, etc.) | Custom pricing — contact Recorded Future (quote required) | Enterprise-focused modules sold per‑module or as platform subscriptions; Recorded Future does not publish list prices on its official site — requests are handled via demo/contact sales. |
| Recorded Future Express (Browser extension) | Free (permanently) | Free browser extension (Recorded Future Express) that provides risk scores and context for IPs, domains, hashes, URLs, and CVEs; free access to some Recorded Future University content when signed up. |
| Integrations (Splunk Enterprise / Microsoft Sentinel) | 30-day free trial available; subscription pricing by quote | Official 30-day free trials are offered for Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel integrations; ongoing access requires subscription/contact sales. |
| Collective Insights API | Free with a current Recorded Future Module subscription | The Collective Insights API is stated as free to use for customers who have a Recorded Future Module subscription. |
Seller details
Recorded Future, Inc.
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
2009
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https://www.recordedfuture.com/
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