Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.4%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.4%
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert	1.4%
Rapid7 InsightIDR	1.2%
Other	94.0%

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

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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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Ravi-Upadhyay

Founder at Inspira Enterprise

Provides strong threat detection and response through behavior analytics and network isolation

I have found the most valuable features of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert to be its ability to tackle the biggest challenges customers face when they have to mitigate any kind of a malware, ransomware attack, or online theft scenarios. The solution utilizes its HIPS, which is the host intrusion prevention system, behavior analytics system, and device control mechanism, making the antivirus capabilities of EDR quite strong. It is able to detect zero-day threats as well as historical or legacy malware, providing protection against current threats in the market and legacy malware. My opinion on the advanced threat detection algorithms in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is that the ATP functionality is quite strong because it utilizes the behavioral analytics engine in the backend, which employs machine learning mechanisms to identify any kind of vulnerability or exploit running on the operating system level and the network level. If an attack is about to happen on the endpoint, it is able to protect over the network as well and checks for any illegitimate encryption activities. The machine learning capability within Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has contributed to improving detection accuracy and reducing false positives in my environment by helping me identify malicious activity and differentiate between any malicious activity on the operating system level and on the network level. I have seen customers with in-house developed applications that have no public signatures available. Once I whitelist a particular application, it intelligently whitelists not only the executable but also all the dependent services required to run that application. Furthermore, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has successfully blocked network-level attacks on the endpoint. For example, during a recent DoS attack aimed at choking the entire network, Kaspersky detected the attack, isolated the device in a sandbox network, and alerted my SOC team via email for corrective action, thereby proactively helping me detect and protect devices from malicious attacks.

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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

"The most valuable feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is the low consumption of system resources. The solution uses a lot of AI and machine learning."

"The best feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it collects logs from different sections such as the endpoint, the network, and the cloud, making it easy to investigate alerts, collect some of the investigation packages related to the infected machines, and provide live response."

"We can visualize and control the activities in the environment from anywhere."

"Traps is quite a stable product. Once it was properly deployed and configured, you have nothing to be worried about."

"On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks a nine."

"The solution doesn't need a high level of technical training."

"What I like about Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it is a comprehensive solution that contains everything the organization may need when using endpoints."

"Cortex XDR is a simple platform that's easy for administrators and users. You have a lot of flexibility to change or customize the features."

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"Kaspersky is one of the best, and we are working with it today."

"The features I have found most valuable in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert are that it is the first line of defense for my organization, protects every single file from outbound traffic, checks every mail and file through various methods like FTP and cloud, avoids attacks, and provides dashboards to my SOC team for early alerts."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert provides excellent visibility into endpoint activities by giving a comprehensive log that includes all software and hardware inventory of the endpoint, shows the real-time processes running in memory, and also provides visibility on detected threats and the actions taken against them."

"We compared Kaspersky and Trend Micro. The latter is significantly more expensive. That's the main difference."

"The installation of the physical servers is very simple, but the software is not that simple."

"It is stable and reliable, and we are not facing any major issues regarding the protection of the endpoints."

"Kaspersky is easy to use, and it performs well."

"It's just running in the background, it doesn't bother us, and we don't even notice it is there, while helping improve security in our organization with good protection on offer."

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"The solution is easy to use, and the interface is intuitive."

"The alerting to drive investigations and remediation has been its most valuable feature, plus the ability to quickly search multiple logs makes investigations easier."

"I like that it's a cloud-based solution."

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

"The incident case management is the most valuable feature, and the ability to quickly sort through all the logs, network and endpoint data, and add it to an incident case as part of the investigation, with automatic timelining and correlation to other notable events and activities on the network, results in a huge improvement in our overall confidence that we have quickly traced down the right source of an issue."

"InsightIDR helps us investigate an environment to discover information about incidents."

"The solution is very intuitive, it's easy to set up, is absolutely stable, and has a lot of integration with other security products."

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

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Cons

"A little bit more automation would be nice."

"However, if you do not have Palo Alto in your environment, you are paying these additional services just for Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, so it is not a cost-effective solution."

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

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks could improve by offering remote management."

"Cortex does not offer an on-premises solution. However, some customers would prefer not to be on the cloud. It would be ideal if it could offer something on-prem as well."

"The dashboard is the area that needs to improve so that we can have the ability to drill down without having to go elsewhere to verify results."

"The tool needs to be improved in terms of integration and interface."

"They've been having some issues with updating their endpoint agents, and it has been quite frustrating."

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"The solution lacks DLP."

"Compared to my previous product, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is not up to the mark; it's below my rating."

"Installing Kaspersky is complex. It requires more work from system admins and takes almost one week to deploy, including integration and mapping with other solutions. You also have to configure Kaspersky EDR sandboxing then set up permissions for various teams and customers."

"I would like to integrate Kaspersky with my Log Collector SIEM. Right now that's not possible."

"The Kaspersky console could be easier to navigate and generate reports from."

"The solution could always be more secure."

"The user interface of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert could be more intuitive, and I would appreciate more flexibility or optimization in certain aspects."

"They could provide a source of visualization for the product."

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"One thing that springs to mind is easier API integration with ITSMs."

"The reporting is the weakest aspect. There needs to be multi-level grouping for events (for example, group by user and destination). Right now, we can do a group by user and a separate table or group by destination. But I'd be more interested in where a person was logging into instead of who was logging in or where he was logging in."

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

"If we pitch Rapid7 InsightIDR against solutions such as SIEMs from Splunk or LogRhythm, it is not as customizable as a SIEM solution is."

"The solution needs improvement in threat intelligence. Increasing the depth of intelligence to help users understand more about threats is a possibility. My suggestion is to expand access to other websites or resources."

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

"The reporting is the weakest aspect. There needs to be multi-level grouping for events (for example, group by user and destination)."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is cost-effective compared to similar solutions. It fits for the small businesses through to the big businesses."

"The cost of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is $55 to $90 USD per endpoint per month."

"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."

"Licensing for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR can be costly, especially when it comes to a hundred users. A license is required for each user, and the subscription must be renewed on a yearly basis."

"It's the most expensive solution, but features-wise, it's quite strong. It's very good for protection, so the results are very good in the case of protection. I would rate it a two out of ten in terms of pricing."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The pricing seems fair, and I do like the licensing model. You use wherever they are, and it is elastic."

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

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"The solution isn't the cheapest considering what you get. I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten."

"The solution is worth its cost so I rate pricing a ten out of ten."

"The price of the solution could be reduced."

"The price of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is in the middle range compared to competitors. The pricing model is based on the users using the solutions. The cost for us is approximately 2200 Algerian dinars. The price of the solution could be reduced."

"We have been satisfied with the license of the solution."

"The pricing is reasonable. Not too cheap, not too expensive."

"There is an annual license to use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response. The price overall is a bit expensive when compared to other solutions. There are not any additional fees other than the license."

"The license for EDR costs about 1,000 pesos per user. I would rate the pricing as four out of five."

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"It is more reasonably priced than other vendors."

"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."

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR's pricing is reasonable but we have challenges with the Minimum Order Quantity. It is not reasonable for customers who have less than one hundred devices. If they can reduce Minimum Order Quantity, it is good. You have to pay around 5000-6000 dollars per year for the product. The pricing includes maintenance and support costs."

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

"Accurately predict your licensing counts as this is a subscription based product."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	18

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

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?

The price of the solution is economical.

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?

The user interface of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert could be more intuitive, and I would appreciat...

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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

Kaspersky EDR

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

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to detect and respond to advanced threats in real time. It combines advanced threat intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and behavioral analysis to provide proactive protection against sophisticated attacks.

With its centralized management console, security teams can easily monitor and investigate incidents, while automated response capabilities enable quick remediation. This solution offers deep visibility into endpoint activities, allowing organizations to identify and mitigate potential risks effectively. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is a powerful tool for enhancing the overall security posture of businesses, ensuring the protection of critical assets and sensitive data.

Kaspersky

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

Ferrari, Insolar, Tael, Republic of Serbia

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

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