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Cynet vs Darktrace comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.6
Cynet boosts ROI with effective two-year virus prevention and rapid cyberattack response but some see early ROI assessment.
Sentiment score
7.3
Darktrace enhances security and threat prevention, offering cost-effective solutions with improved visibility and indirect savings despite quantification challenges.
Using this solution provides financial benefits by securing from server attacks, which offers indirect savings.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Cynet's support is responsive and knowledgeable, with improvements noted, though initial response delays could be addressed.
Sentiment score
7.7
Darktrace is praised for excellent, responsive tech support, offering prompt issue resolution and proactive assistance with global presence.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
I was very satisfied with their technical support.
Their technical support can be improved in terms of speed when opening a ticket.
My cases are promptly managed and resolved.
Darktrace provides excellent technical support with a monthly meeting to review platform incidents, ensuring the system functions as expected.
The technical support from Darktrace is of high quality.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Cynet is highly scalable, efficiently managing diverse environments and supporting thousands of endpoints with rapid deployment and strong OS coverage.
Sentiment score
7.6
Darktrace is highly scalable, supporting various company sizes and seamless integration, efficiently managing large traffic and endpoints.
The solution is highly scalable.
Cynet is very scalable.
Since it's cloud-based, it expands easily.
Darktrace has high scalability, and I would rate it a nine out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Cynet is praised for its reliable and stable performance, receiving high ratings from users despite occasional minor issues.
Sentiment score
8.5
Darktrace is highly rated for its stability, reliability, and smooth performance, meeting security needs without network issues.
The stability of Darktrace is excellent, rated ten out of ten.
The appliance itself has never let me down.
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet needs improvements in integration, user interfaces, security features, and support to enhance compatibility and operational efficiency.
Darktrace needs better integration, automation, and interface improvements, plus enhanced pricing, endpoint protection, and user-friendliness for broader appeal.
There should be more options than deploying solely through group policy, as the assumption that GPO is working isn’t always the case.
Having a DLP feature would also add value.
Integration with local Active Directory, not only Azure AD, is a must.
There is no dedicated salesperson in Egypt, and having one would help to improve focus on this market.
The intelligence section and the incident view should be seamlessly connected in one view to avoid jumping between pages.
Darktrace could improve by integrating with email security gateways like Mimecast or Ironscales.
 

Setup Cost

Cynet provides a comprehensive, cost-effective security package with flexible pricing, often cheaper than competitors, appreciated by customers.
Darktrace is often seen as costly, yet some justify it for its advanced features and customizable licensing.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
The licensing cost is approximately eight dollars a year.
The pricing is costly in USD, and they charge based on device counts.
The product is considered expensive compared to others.
 

Valuable Features

Cynet provides comprehensive security with easy management, automation, and efficient EDR/XDR, praised for simplicity, integration, and affordability.
Darktrace excels in AI-driven threat detection, autonomous response, and user-friendly interface, making it a top cybersecurity solution.
The SOAR function, deception, and forensics are very useful.
The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point.
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
I do not need to manually process incidents as Darktrace provides an incident summary, potential detection paths, and other details, all exportable with just a click.
It is capable of responding to lateral movement and ransomware deployment within environments where there is data exfiltration.
The most valuable features are the AI and advanced learning tools that distinguish it from other products.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
4th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (12th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (15th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (5th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (14th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
Darktrace
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
1st
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (9th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (1st), AI-Powered Chatbots (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (15th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (12th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (3rd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 2.4%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Darktrace is 9.4%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Zubair Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Managed threat detection efficiently with minimal resource usage
We used the solution as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. It detected threats, and the team managing our services took care of it. We did not face any major challenges or attacks, and memory utilization was minimal. It functioned very well Cynet was valuable since it efficiently…
Peter-Murphy - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables proactive threat detection and immediate response through AI monitoring
The most valuable feature of Darktrace is its ability to detect and counter threats before they occur. The autonomous response capability is always enabled, blocking threats immediately without hesitation. Additionally, the Darktrace email platform is a significant asset since it addresses incoming threats before they reach the network, enhancing our security measures. Protecting the business is essential, and ensuring security through 24/7 AI monitoring is invaluable.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
The price is competitive, so I cannot complain about it.
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What do you like most about Darktrace?
A very useful feature in Darktrace for real-time threat analysis is the packet inspection that analyzes the packet traffic in real time.
 

Comparisons

 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Irwin Mitchell, Open Energi, Wellcome Trust, FirstGroup plc, Virgin Trains, Drax, QUI! Group, DNK, CreaCard, Macrosynergy, Sisley, William Hill plc, Toyota Canada, Royal British Legion, Vitol, Allianz, KKR, AIRBUS, dpd, Billabong, Mclaren Group.
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