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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks vs Uptycs comparison

 

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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

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
5th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
Ransomware Protection (2nd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (4th)
Uptycs
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
51st
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
32nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (35th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (50th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (21st), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (28th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (21st), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.8%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Uptycs is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks3.8%
Uptycs0.1%
Other96.1%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

NiteshSharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Automated threat response and behavioral control improve security measures
I recommend adding a data loss prevention (DLP) solution to Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks. The inclusion of this feature would allow the application of DLP policies alongside antivirus policies via a single agent and console, making it more competitive as other OEMs often offer DLP solutions as part of their antivirus products. Additionally, multi-tenancy and multi-cloud features are not available and should be considered for inclusion.
reviewer2301639 - PeerSpot reviewer
Great features, good support, and lots of functionality
I'm an end-user. We use the solution on multiple clouds. I'd advise users to validate which product and metrics will help them the most. The solution has multiple functionalities. Don't go in blindly. Know what you want to get out of the product. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten based on the scalability potential.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One thing that I like about Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, it is detecting all the suspicious or malicious binaries, and it has integration with Palo Alto Firewall."
"Cortex XDR lets us manage several clients from the same console, and its endpoint defense is more advanced than traditional antivirus."
"It can automatically correlate events and logs, which is very helpful for an IT administrator. It can correlate different kinds of malware activities over a network, agent, or host system. You do not need to do it manually. It is a good feature. It is also a user-friendly solution. We have deployed it on the cloud because our space does not provide any flexibility for on-premises deployment, but Palo Alto has added some flexibility to install it on-premises. It must be like the same Cortex XDR agent for all the VPN services, web filtering services, and everything else."
"The live terminal is probably the best thing ever. It gives you the access to get straight onto any machine."
"The behavior-based detection feature is valuable."
"Being a cloud solution it is very flexible in serving internal and external connections and a broad range of devices."
"The stability of this product is very good."
"We have a complete overview of all our PCs and it's very easy to handle and to use the interface. It has a lot of benefits for us."
"They have multiple great features."
 

Cons

"It would be good to have a better way to search for a file within the UI."
"I would like to see them include NDR (Network Detection Response)."
"The solution lacks real-time, on-demand antivirus."
"I would like to see some additional features related to email protection included."
"The playbooks could be improved to include more functionalities or actions."
"Managing the product should be easier."
"There are a large number of false positives."
"Cortex XDR should have a lightweight agent, and the agent size should not be heavy."
"We end up facing a lot of issues after upgrades."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution has one subscription for endpoint protection and one subscription for detection and response. The two licenses combined give you the BRO version."
"It is "expensive" and flexible."
"Every customer has to pay for a license because it doesn't work with what you get from a managed services provider."
"I feel it is fairly priced."
"The pricing is a little high. It is per user per year."
"The tool's price is moderate."
"Its pricing is kind of in line with its competitors and everybody else out there."
"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
11%
Legal Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise35
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Uptycs?
They have multiple great features.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Uptycs?
The pricing is moderate compared to other products in the market. However, it is not the cheapest option. Depending on the requirements and how it is used, it's worth the money spent.
What needs improvement with Uptycs?
The one thing missing is the IPS part, the blocking part. We end up facing a lot of issues after upgrades.
 

Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps
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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank
Comcast, Crossbeam, Flexport, Greenlight Financial, Lookout Security, PayNearMe
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