ConnectWise SIEM vs Field Effect MDR comparison

ConnectWise and Field Effect are both solutions in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category. ConnectWise is ranked #27 with an average rating of 6.0, while Field Effect is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.2. ConnectWise holds a 1.0% mindshare in MDR, compared to Field Effect’s 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of ConnectWise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Field Effect users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

ConnectWise SIEM and Field Effect MDR are competing cybersecurity solutions. Field Effect MDR seems to have the upper hand due to its proactive threat detection and advanced analytical capabilities.

Features: ConnectWise SIEM provides robust logging, monitoring, and reporting functions, ideal for extensive network environments. Field Effect MDR offers advanced threat detection, response automation, and comprehensive analytics, providing a strategic advantage in managing emerging threats.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ConnectWise SIEM offers flexible deployment to accommodate diverse network infrastructures and reliable support. Field Effect MDR emphasizes seamless deployment and is noted for hands-on customer service and ease of integration.

Pricing and ROI: ConnectWise SIEM is praised for a cost-effective pricing structure with tangible ROI by reducing cybersecurity incidents. Field Effect MDR, despite higher initial costs, delivers superior ROI through advanced threat prevention measures, justifying the investment with its extensive feature set.

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ConnectWise SIEM vs. Field Effect MDR

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Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise SIEM

Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

27th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (51st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (57th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (23rd)

Field Effect MDR

Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

3rd

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of ConnectWise SIEM is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 3.2%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Field Effect MDR	3.2%
ConnectWise SIEM	1.0%
Other	95.8%

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Featured Reviews

Giulio Valeri

Owner at SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS SRL

Efficiently monitoring and detecting suspicious activities

One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environments. For instance, once we were connecting different parts in China, and we had to reserve resources for the blue source of the login of task no v. ConnectWise Fortify successfully mitigated the issue and monitored any suspicious activity in the Microsoft environment. Despite the inconvenience, the Microsoft environment is still active and susceptible to cyber threats. We do a lot of research and utilize ConnectWise Fortify to restart and restore the system. It's essential to have a solution like ConnectWise Fortify to protect against cyber threats.

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Anmol Nagpal

Operations Support Specialist at SupportMyMac

Effective MDR with great support and an easy setup

The feature I've found the move valuable is the 24/7 monitoring. We are a small organization that supports a LOT of endpoints and clients. Without this tool, it would be impossible for us to confidently tell clients that we are secure. Alongside this, the ability for Field Effect to make decisions on its own based on what it has learned from all the "training data" that we have provided in the past. It will only get better over time. We have had some false positives; for example, using a legitimate networking scanning tool from the terminal has been blocked. However, we were actually impressed when something so simple was caught!

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We have found the solution has great functionality and it is easy to use."

"The integration capabilities of ConnectWise SIEM are off the shelf, making it easy to buy and use; you just unpack it and use it."

"One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environments."

"The feature I've found the move valuable is the 24/7 monitoring."

"One of the most useful and impressive features of the system is its detailed notification mechanism."

"Covalence's cloud protection element has been excellent. A lot of organizations are using 365. It's hard to find a secure solution for protecting accounts. We've gone down the path of trying to utilize other security solutions for that particular area. We've been disappointed and always come back to trying to implement Covalence when we can so we know people are safe."

"The most valuable aspects of Covalence for me are the exceptional customer service and the support from the dedicated team."

"The most valuable features are AROs, which provide timely notifications for out-of-compliance or out-of-specification detections."

"I like how comprehensive Field Effect Covalence is."

"The most valuable feature is the network traffic monitoring function."

"Hackers are trying to breach a business when they least expect it - that's often at night, weekends, and holidays. Covalence never sleeps or misses a second of monitoring."

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Cons

"ConnectWise Fortify could work on covering more areas, like phishing messages, which have become more complicated to detect."

"ConnectWise SIEM is primarily focused on notifications and is limited in that aspect, while Wazuh can automate the elimination process."

"The manage portion of the solution is complicated and should be simplified by having different versions to meet the needs of different size companies."

"The tagging of ARO closure has room for improvement."

"While Covalence addresses our notification and visibility needs, it falls short in keeping information up-to-date, which is where our MSP comes in to supplement its functionality."

"Field Effect Covalence could benefit from enhancing its packing slip process."

"Covalence's SEAS feature wasn't very user-friendly."

"While the reporting is good, I would like more of a white-label option with my company's name at the top and a clean look for the report."

"I'd love the price to be a little bit less."

"One limitation is that if someone takes their laptop outside the office building, the DNS firewall provides minimal coverage, and we are unable to generate reports."

"They could use more third-party integrations with other MSP tools."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing is comparable to what else is out there."

"Although Covalence is expensive, it provides good value for the price."

"While the contract duration might change, the pricing remains highly attractive."

"The pricing is fair and reasonable."

"The pricing isn't sized, so Field Effect doesn't make it easy for anything under 25 users. I'm not crazy about that."

"It is a little pricey. It is a little on the high end, but we are continuing to use it. We signed the contract and have not canceled, so we find value in having it."

"We're currently enrolled in the volume package, which offers tiered pricing based on usage."

"The cost of the solution is high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

University

Computer Software Company

49%

Retailer

Outsourcing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ConnectWise Fortify?

I haven't utilized the advanced threat intelligence capabilities with ConnectWise SIEM. Advanced threat intelligence is an option, but I haven't explored this feature yet. The advanced threat intel...

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What is your primary use case for ConnectWise Fortify?

I do not have experience with ConnectWise SIEM for RMM, as I mostly work on Wazuh, and I have a team that handles ConnectWise SIEM. I'm linking with them, serving as the bridge. I am solely working...

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What advice do you have for others considering ConnectWise Fortify?

The review can be made anonymous if just my name and not the company name is used. I would assess the real-time visibility for my organization as somewhat real-time, but it's not fully real-time. T...

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What do you like most about Field Effect Covalence?

It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Field Effect Covalence?

Pricing was initially a concern, but the recent updates have resolved that by offering a more accessible buying cost.

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What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?

One way Field Effect MDR can be improved is through its licensing process, which is not ideal. The licensing process is difficult because I have to access a separate website to complete it.

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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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October 2025

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Also Known As

ConnectWise Security Management, ConnectWise Fortify, Continuum Fortify, ConnectWise SIEM, ConnectWise SASE

Field Effect Covalence

Overview

IT solution providers are the first—and often only—line of defense for every kind of business in every part of the world. Whether managing mom-and-pop businesses or high-profile clients, providing preventive security measures is a must-have in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Security information and event management (SIEM) solutions offer an additional layer of security for your clients; however, most SIEM solutions are routinely difficult to manage, expensive to deploy, and require a significant amount of in-house cybersecurity expertise.

ConnectWise SIEM offers a powerful alternative to expand your security perspective to both prevention and detection. The solution includes comprehensive, flexible SIEM software that streamlines safety and security across your network without additional full-time employee costs or complicated implementations.

ConnectWise

Field Effect MDR (Managed Detection and Response) is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to protect your organization's IT infrastructure. It provides multi-layered threat protection for endpoints, networks, and cloud services, ensuring no gaps in defense. The product features 24/7 threat detection and monitoring, combining advanced technology with human expertise from a Security Operations Center (SOC) to identify potential threats early. It includes automated threat response capabilities to block malware, isolate compromised devices, and prevent further damage. Additionally, it offers vulnerability management to identify and remediate system weaknesses, and risk management to analyze and mitigate risks, providing robust security for your organization.

Field Effect

Sample Customers

Techvera, Syrex, Clark Integrated Technologies

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