Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience real numbers from our own analytics — open to see them
–Visitors
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · counted by iTechGuides's own first-party analytics, bots removed, every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Tools

FairCRQ vs KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score FairCRQ #2 in Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit FairCRQ

FairCRQ leads on 5 checks, KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFairCRQ · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly FairCRQ
  • Most featuresFairCRQ · 4 of 6

FairCRQ scores higher on our rubric for cyber risk quantification (crq) tools: 8.5 against 5.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

FairCRQ offers free plan; KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) doesn't publish it. FairCRQ offers fair model support; KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) doesn't publish it. FairCRQ offers monte carlo simulation; KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) doesn't publish it. FairCRQ offers scenario modeling; KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) doesn't publish it. FairCRQ offers third-party risk; KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) doesn't publish it.

FairCRQ is the better fit for organizations seeking free, board-ready risk estimates. KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) is the better fit for enterprise cyber-risk evaluation.

  • FairCRQ fits best

    Organizations seeking free, board-ready risk estimates

  • KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) fits best

    Enterprise cyber-risk evaluation

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature FairCRQ 8.5/10 Visit ↗ KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 5.0
Ranking #2 in Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Tools #7 in Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Tools
Best for Organizations seeking free, board-ready risk estimates Enterprise cyber-risk evaluation
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features FairCRQ 4/6 · KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) 0/6
FAIR model support ✓ (best) Not published
Monte Carlo simulation ✓ (best) Not published
Scenario modeling ✓ (best) Not published
Third-party risk ✓ (best) Not published
Framework mapping Not published Not published
API access Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Cloud Not published
Our review
Pros
  • OpenFAIR estimates include 10,000 Monte Carlo iterations per scenario
  • Shows annualised loss expectancy, percentiles and a loss exceedance curve
  • Produces scenario rankings and a board-ready risk summary
  • Designed to support cybersecurity investment decisions
  • Addresses governance and cyber-risk communication
  • Offered by KPMG for enterprise organizations
Cons
  • Estimates depend on organizational and security inputs, with calibration optional
  • Focused on cyber-loss quantification rather than broader risk management
  • No verified integrations or API access
  • Contact-sales pricing adds a step to commercial evaluation
  • Enterprise positioning may not suit smaller organizations
  • Technical evaluation calls for direct diligence with KPMG
Our verdict

FairCRQ is a browser-based cyber risk quantification utility from Veptr.ai, intended for organizations that need to assess potential cyber losses and communicate them to decision-makers. It models scenarios such as ransomware, data…

Read the review →

KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) is software for evaluating and communicating cyber risk. It is positioned for organizations seeking quantified risk insights to inform cybersecurity investment, governance and decision-making. Its stated…

Read the review →
  1. FairCRQCyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Tools 8.5Free plan
  2. KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI)Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Tools 5.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FairCRQ — where it wins

    • OpenFAIR estimates include 10,000 Monte Carlo iterations per scenario
    • Shows annualised loss expectancy, percentiles and a loss exceedance curve
    • Produces scenario rankings and a board-ready risk summary

    Where it doesn't

    • Estimates depend on organizational and security inputs, with calibration optional
    • Focused on cyber-loss quantification rather than broader risk management
    • No verified integrations or API access
  • KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI) — where it wins

    • Designed to support cybersecurity investment decisions
    • Addresses governance and cyber-risk communication
    • Offered by KPMG for enterprise organizations

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing adds a step to commercial evaluation
    • Enterprise positioning may not suit smaller organizations
    • Technical evaluation calls for direct diligence with KPMG
  • FairCRQ8.5/10 · Free plan

    A free, browser-based tool for turning cyber scenarios into board-ready loss estimates.

    Visit FairCRQFull verdict →
  • KPMG Cyber Risk Intelligence (CRI)5.0/10 · Pricing on request

    An enterprise-focused option for evaluating and communicating cyber risk.

    Visit KPMG CRIFull verdict →

More comparisons

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update