Cybereason XDR vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

LevelBlue and Rapid7 are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. LevelBlue is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0, while Rapid7 is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.8. LevelBlue holds a 1.0% mindshare in XDR, compared to Rapid7’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of LevelBlue users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Rapid7 InsightIDR and Cybereason XDR are two prominent products in the cybersecurity market. Cybereason XDR seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features, while Rapid7 InsightIDR is valued for its pricing and support.

Features: Rapid7 InsightIDR is noted for its capabilities in effectively detecting threats and offering robust integrative features. Cybereason XDR is recognized for its advanced threat-hunting capabilities, superior automation, and detailed analytics.

Room for Improvement: Rapid7 InsightIDR could improve in scalability and advanced threat analysis. Cybereason XDR needs better reporting functions and reduced alert noise. Improvements are also suggested for InsightIDR's expansion capacities and Cybereason's alert management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Rapid7 InsightIDR is recognized for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer service. Cybereason XDR offers a comprehensive setup with a steeper learning curve, complemented by responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: Rapid7 InsightIDR has competitive setup costs and satisfactory ROI. Cybereason XDR, though pricier, delivers solid ROI with superior threat detection. Rapid7 is noted for its accessible pricing, making it appealing for budget-conscious users.

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Cybereason XDR vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 4.9%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cybereason XDR is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.1%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	4.9%
Rapid7 InsightIDR	2.1%
Cybereason XDR	1.0%
Other	92.0%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Peter Nowak

Business Development Manager for Cybereason at Bechtle

Integration of multiple firewalls enables advanced threat detection

The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable. Cybereason XDR facilitates two-way communication, where the firewall sends data to the Cybereason system, and it can communicate with the firewall to stop unwanted communication. Customers can deal with multiple types of firewalls with ease. The behavioral analytics help detect advanced threats when attackers use existing software. The multilayered protection approach, including NGAV, integrates XDR detection with antivirus to assess and counter threats effectively.

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SohailHyder

Head Of Cyber Security at Super Secure

Has supported compliance needs for mid-sized organizations but lacks customization and advanced integration

If we pitch Rapid7 InsightIDR against solutions such as SIEMs from Splunk or LogRhythm, it is not as customizable as a SIEM solution is. This is where it can improve if we keep in front the feature sets of a complete SIEM solution. Most common in the market is QRadar, but it is depleting now. It has been taken over by some other products such as Splunk and LogRhythm. If we compare these things with Rapid7 InsightIDR, then there are definitely some gaps that need to be filled. Data retention is also one concern because Rapid7 InsightIDR is cloud-based and operates on a subscription model. Whatever data you want to retain, it has to be paid for separately or it has a cost. Other solutions that are on-premises can have their own infrastructure or they provide some data retention for a month or in some capacity-wise, they provide that solution to them which makes them more attractive.

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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

"Cortex is a very good total solution on the endpoints."

"Cortex is the best tool for endpoint detection, and I have used it to verify hashes or domains to identify malicious activity, trigger playbooks that automate and gather endpoint logs, block malicious processes, and update incident tickets, showcasing end-to-end processes with automation in investigation and reducing the analysis workflow."

"We've had a significant increase in blocking with a decrease in false positives, because it's looking at how the files work, not just a list of files that it's been told to look for."

"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."

"One of the main benefits of the solution is its intelligence to correlate the events into an incident."

"Stability is one of the features we like the most."

"The good thing about the product is that it's always scanning."

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription."

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"The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable."

"The solution has an investigation feature, which is useful for building storylines."

"Cybereason XDR's most useful feature is the investigation."

"The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable."

"The solution's initial setup is easy."

"Rapid7's reporting is more robust than Tenable's."

"I have seen that Rapid7 InsightIDR provides security to the networks and endpoints in the company."

"We were able to identify criminals attempting to login from China and put a stop on their IP locations."

"The product works well. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"InsightIDR’s ability to process millions of transactions per day, and to notify me of the most critical ones, is priceless. InsightIDR has the alerts tuned, and has the ability to quickly drill down to determine the threat level."

"The solution provides satisfying native integration features"

"Very intuitive and easy to set up."

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Cons

"We had a problem with getting our older endpoints up to date, but their newest updates have been really good. I've been pleased with it in terms of what our needs are. It's doing what we want it to do."

"If Palo Alto reduces the pricing slightly for their products, it would make them more scalable in markets such as India and globally for cybersecurity."

"We would also like to have advanced tech protection and email scanning."

"The installation should be easier and the Palo Alto pre-sales and sales teams should have more information on the product because they don't know what they are selling."

"It's not an ideal choice for smaller businesses, as you need a minimum of 200 endpoints to even use the solution at all."

"It is a complex solution to implement."

"It is not a suitable solution if you are looking for a single product with multiple features such as DLP, encryption, rollback, etc."

"The MAC agent is not as robust feature-wise as the PC version."

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"The one thing we sometimes have issues with is its integration with other security applications like antiviruses."

"Customer service is rated as a five out of ten. When they work and reach the right level, they are helpful, but getting to the right person can be time-consuming."

"There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems."

"Cybereason's customer support could be better."

"Cloud risk assessment is one area where I think they need a lot of improvement."

"Rapid7's customer support is awful. They didn't respond at all."

"Currently, it lacks the functionalities provided by Rapid7's User Behavior Analytics (UBA)."

"InsightIDR's integration with other solutions could be improved. Also, I'd like more control from the portal over what's happening on the endpoint side. For example, when I see an attack on an endpoint, I want to be able to stop it from the portal."

"There are certain limitations with Rapid7 that I am working on."

"The dashboard is an area that could be simplified."

"The interface for doing investigation needs to be enhanced with minor improvements that would make it more useful."

"Needs a better ability to customize the check within the console."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

"Cortex XDR is a costly solution."

"The price was fine."

"It's about $55 per license on a yearly basis."

"Our license will require renewal in August, after which the maintenance will continue as usual."

"The pricing is okay, although direct support can be expensive."

"Compared to CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR is an expensive solution."

"This is an expensive solution."

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"The solution is cheaper than Microsoft Defender. It has a subscription and no standard license."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR is priced very well and is cost-effective."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR is a cheaply priced product. On a scale of one to ten, where one is very expensive, and ten is very cheap, I rate the product's price at seven or eight."

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

"Licensing is straightforward. If, for some reason, you don’t meet the minimum licensing requirements, there is a third-party managed service that can help."

"I rate Rapid7 InsightIDR's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"It is on a yearly basis. For our own company, for about 250 users, it was 16,000 euros a year."

"The team is very willing to work with companies. My suggestion is to call the Rapid7 sales department and see how they can help."

"The pricing is good, and it is not very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	47

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

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What needs improvement with Cybereason XDR?

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What is your primary use case for Cybereason XDR?

I use Cybereason XDR for customers who don't have a SOC or managed SOC yet and want to be protected on more than thei...

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What advice do you have for others considering Cybereason XDR?

I rate Cybereason XDR a nine out of ten. I recommend having hands-on experience and doing some threat hunting to fami...

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What SOC product do you recommend?

For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightIDR?

The product pricing is very cheap.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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InsightIDR

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Cybereason is the leader in endpoint protection, offering endpoint detection and response, next-generation antivirus, and managed monitoring services. Founded by elite intelligence professionals born and bred in offense-first hunting, Cybereason gives enterprises the upper hand over cyber adversaries.

LevelBlue

Parsing hundreds of trivial alerts. Managing a mountain of data. Manually forwarding info from your endpoints. Forget that. InsightIDR instantly arms you with the insight you need to make better decisions across the incident detection and response lifecycle, faster.

Rapid7

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

MOTOROLA MOBILITY

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

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