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ConnectWise SIEM vs Rapid7 MDR comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise SIEM
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
24th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (45th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (52nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (21st)
Rapid7 MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of ConnectWise SIEM is 1.6%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 MDR is 1.6%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Rapid7 MDR1.6%
ConnectWise SIEM1.6%
Other96.8%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2711757 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Automated alerting and reporting excel while cost and feature limitations remain
I find automation to be one of the best and most valuable features of the product. Machine learning is incorporated into the solution, though AI is a broader term that I wouldn't apply here. I haven't personally explored AI yet, but I will investigate it. Machine learning functions more as automation in my experience, as there's no training involved yet. I want to conduct R&D on another project with Wazuh to determine how to capture usage, for example, tracking user logins and time spent. This is where I need to implement machine learning. Additionally, the extraction of GeoIP adds complexity. The solution is effectively reducing incident response times in operations.
Ehsan Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager SOC at PTCL
Comprehensive detection has strengthened real-time protection and streamlined investigations
My experience with detection and response capabilities for Microsoft-centric environments has been positive. While API integration can be challenging with some third-party tools, Microsoft's built-in features facilitate seamless communication. I have found it relatively easy to triage and integrate Microsoft systems with Rapid7 MDR. In terms of digital forensics and incident response included in the MDR service, my experience is that it is not very robust. We lack a dedicated forensic team, which is essential for thorough investigation. Rapid7 has introduced honeypots, which is an encouraging feature, but it is not a comprehensive solution such as those offered by competitors, such as Palo Alto's Unit 42. Apart from forensics, I believe Rapid7 MDR should introduce more forensic services. Another area to improve is the active platform's handling of on-premises tools versus cloud-based tools. We prefer on-premises options for data security, and we find limitations in features compared to cloud-based tools, concerning data access and privacy controls.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The integration capabilities of ConnectWise SIEM are off the shelf, making it easy to buy and use; you just unpack it and use it."
"We have found the solution has great functionality and it is easy to use."
"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 enrichment that Rapid7 MDR generates for the client is greater than with other tools, and this has had a big impact."
"The product allows us to customize our alerts."
"Despite the pricing being a consideration, I always recommend Rapid7 MDR first."
"In my opinion, the best features Rapid7 MDR offers are the 24/7 coverage with unlimited incident response and also the latest AI-driven alerts, which is one of the best features I have seen recently."
"We've filled in crucial gaps we had with our previous solution. This was a key factor in choosing Rapid7 during the selection process. The ROI is already starting to show, too."
"Rapid7 MDR is an excellent choice for organizations that want enterprise-grade threat detection and response without building a 24/7 in-house SOC team, combining expert analysis, high fidelity detections, broad integration support, and actionable incident response."
"All stakeholders claim that Rapid7 MDR is very effective at identifying threats in today's AI era."
"From my perspective, Rapid7 MDR is a really good product that is easy to implement and use."
 

Cons

"ConnectWise Fortify could work on covering more areas, like phishing messages, which have become more complicated to detect."
"The manage portion of the solution is complicated and should be simplified by having different versions to meet the needs of different size companies."
"ConnectWise SIEM is primarily focused on notifications and is limited in that aspect, while Wazuh can automate the elimination process."
"However, I think the best area for improvement is pricing."
"Improvements needed for Rapid7 MDR that I have not mentioned yet, based on my conversations, include that while the technology is sound, the biggest questions arise when customers are using Arctic Wolf and they experience a decline in support over time."
"We cannot allow it to go outside because we do not have that level of trust at the moment."
"As for my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, it is a corporate pricing structure and it was not startup friendly, which was one of the major issues I mentioned in improvements."
"The primary improvement would be deeper native integration with third-party non-Rapid7 cloud security tools to reduce the portal pivoting."
"AI is present, and I think Rapid7 MDR could add good reporting, more reporting, and perhaps more templates in the future to make the product even better."
"The price of Rapid7 MDR could definitely be lower, as these are expensive systems, especially if you have the MDR."
"Regarding improvements for Rapid7 MDR, the only thing I can mention is the costing structure, which is a little bit premium; I understand that top products come at a premium rate."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"The product is not overly priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Educational Organization
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise18
 

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...
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...
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 MDR?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing model is clear and manageable, and the setup process is smooth. While it is a strategic security investment, the value gain...
What needs improvement with Rapid7 MDR?
I believe Rapid7 MDR could be improved through enhanced dashboard customization, additional automation capabilities, deeper third-party integration, and more detailed executive reporting for better...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 MDR?
My main use case for Rapid7 MDR involves points in our infrastructure level, specifically all infrastructure level. A specific example of how I'm using Rapid7 MDR at the infrastructure level is tha...
 

Also Known As

ConnectWise Security Management, ConnectWise Fortify, Continuum Fortify, ConnectWise SIEM, ConnectWise SASE
Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Techvera, Syrex, Clark Integrated Technologies
Landmark Health, NISC, Resimac, Starr Companies
Find out what your peers are saying about ConnectWise SIEM vs. Rapid7 MDR and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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