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MetaDefender vs SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence 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

MetaDefender
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP)
8th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (18th), Anti-Malware Tools (5th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (6th)
SOCRadar Extended Threat In...
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP)
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Digital Risk Protection (5th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) category, the mindshare of MetaDefender is 2.0%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence is 2.4%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence2.4%
MetaDefender2.0%
Other95.6%
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP)
 

Featured Reviews

RS
Senior Associate at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
File protection has improved and now keeps millions of daily transfers secure and compliant
In my organization, while using this tool, we found that there were a few files flagged as suspicious; however, those were not suspicious and it was a false positive, so that can be improved. False positive results were an issue, and it took time to scan files if the file size was greater than 1 GB. For larger files greater than 1 GB, it needs to be improved. In some cases, the reconstruction of the file led to a failure of code deployment and it flagged a valid file as malicious, which was not effective; however, in other types of files, it was very effective and could scan files properly. We have already covered all the main suggestions; however, it can be improved to reduce false positive results, and scanning could be faster to process more files in a day.
Pedro Ladeiro - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cyber Security Expert at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Centralized threat intelligence has protected vip accounts and detects dark web exposure quickly
Pricing is a problem as I see it. The credit-based model is extremely expensive. If a company does not have at least €70,000 to invest, they tend to avoid the solution because of the cost structure. The issue is not necessarily the pricing itself, but rather the credit-based model. If the pricing were structured as a flat fee of €70,000 or €30,000 with unlimited searches and unlimited credits, I would see much greater value in the solution. However, with the current model, you pay tens of thousands of euros and still have limitations on your searches. For an MSSP like myself, this is particularly challenging because we have dozens of customers. If we conduct a search for every customer monthly, bi-monthly, or even quarterly, the credits will be depleted by the end of the year or even sooner. The credits can become expendable very quickly, sometimes within a few months. This is the only downside of SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence. Otherwise, I believe it is almost the perfect tool for CTI. I consider it the leading CTI tool on the market. There are many others that try to get close to it, but they are not even close.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like the simplicity, the way it works out of the box. It's pretty easy to run and configure. The integration of the network devices with the ICAP server was easily done."
"OPSWAT is the best alternative."
"MetaDefender has positively impacted my organization by reducing the risk of file-based attacks, which has significantly improved our overall defense against phishing and malware delivery techniques."
"For one of my clients, a major bank in Turkey, they reported saving approximately 30 percent of their SOC time on analyzing emails since implementing MetaDefender."
"The percentage of accuracy is great and the integration of multi-scanning and Content Disarm and Reconstruction affects my data security operations effectively because OPSWAT blocks the file types that we are not willing to have inside the company or are not approved."
"MetaDefender is 100% stable, making it one of the best cybersecurity solutions we offer, which provides confidence in promoting and recommending it to others."
"The best feature of MetaDefender is that it can isolate USB devices from the connected network, blocks malware and unsafe files, and ensures all endpoints follow security policy, so that my organization remains safe and reduces the risk of these threats."
"I assess the effectiveness of MetaDefender in blocking or sanitizing content based on policy as very good."
"The pricing for SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence is within our budget, and the features offered are more comprehensive compared to other solutions available at the same price point."
"The most complete solution of all, which goes across everything and the entire spectrum, is SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence."
"Basically, the results that it gives me as an outcome after I integrate with my domain are impressive."
"SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence offers relevant information about organizations, along with threat intelligence tailored to specific industries."
"The best feature that SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence offers is definitely the detection of leaks in the dark web."
"SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence is a very proactive security providing product in the market, and it helps identify potential threats related to our organization that we currently found."
"SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence has greatly improved the security posture regarding all of this and we feel more secure and more alerted about what is happening with the brand and company."
 

Cons

"In some cases, the reconstruction of the file led to a failure of code deployment and it flagged a valid file as malicious, which was not effective."
"From the last year that we integrated OPSWAT in our company, I have not seen any improvements."
"In some cases, the reconstruction of the file led to a failure of code deployment and it flagged a valid file as malicious, which was not effective; however, in other types of files, it was very effective and could scan files properly."
"I did not manage to enroll my IoT devices, including my child's device running on iOS and some Amazon products."
"Most of the time, in our experience at Danet Communications, we work with government offices, and they need the CDR. However, because CDR is affecting files such as MSI and EXE files, they are always creating new passes of scanning."
"The documentation is not well written, and I often need to talk with support."
"What I would like to see improved in MetaDefender includes reducing the high cost of the license, as the pricing is very high."
"The main improvement needed is pricing because, as an enterprise solution, smaller partners do not often receive the attention they deserve."
"Pricing is a problem as I see it. The credit-based model is extremely expensive."
"The customer support for SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence is average, as the support team is responsive and knowledgeable, although it takes some time to get responses."
"SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence does not handle growth well as my needs change."
"SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence does not handle growth well as my needs change."
"However, pricing, interface, customization, AI, and integration could be improved."
"The support quality is inconsistent."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We bought a three-year license, and that was pretty expensive. We agreed that it was really worth buying. It could be cheaper, but we understand that quality comes at a price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MetaDefender?
MetaDefender is generally considered a premium price compared to a standard antivirus solution, and since it has multiple engine scanning, deep Content Disarm and Reconstruct, and sandboxing capabi...
What needs improvement with MetaDefender?
Most of the time, in our experience at Danet Communications, we work with government offices, and they need the CDR. However, because CDR is affecting files such as MSI and EXE files, they are alwa...
What is your primary use case for MetaDefender?
I am an integrator for MetaDefender. My usual use cases for MetaDefender involve connecting the products into the environment of the customer, including MetaDefender Core, ICAPs, endpoints, and all...
What needs improvement with SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence?
There are many things that could be improved in SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence. Firstly, it could benefit from improvements in SIEM SOAR integration, alert customization, and deeper threat c...
What is your primary use case for SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence?
I primarily use SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence for incident response and threat detection. Apart from threat monitoring and incident response support, SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence a...
What advice do you have for others considering SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence?
We have utilized the dark web intelligence sources from SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence, and they have been quite valuable for early threat detection, as the platform helps monitor dark web f...
 

Also Known As

OPSWAT MetaDefender, MetaDefender Core
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