Rapid7 InsightIDR vs SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint comparison

Rapid7 and SentinelOne are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Rapid7 is ranked #34 with an average rating of 7.5, while SentinelOne is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.9. Rapid7 holds a 1.3% mindshare in EDR, compared to SentinelOne’s 5.3% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of SentinelOne users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Rapid7 InsightIDR operate in the endpoint security and SIEM categories respectively. SentinelOne appears to have the upper hand due to its real-time visibility from a single console and AI-powered threat detection and response, giving it an edge in feature-richness and integration.

Features: SentinelOne Singularity Complete provides centralized management of endpoints across multiple locations with real-time visibility, AI-powered behavior detection, and automated threat prioritization. Rapid7 InsightIDR offers intelligent alerting, user behavior analytics, and seamless cloud integration, enhancing security incident coverage.

Room for Improvement: SentinelOne could enhance custom reporting, improve integration with other IT tools, and add more granular policy control. Rapid7 can improve customization capabilities, enhance API integration, and expand its threat intelligence and reporting features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SentinelOne offers diverse deployment options across on-premises, private cloud, and hybrid environments, with cited prompt and knowledgeable customer service. Rapid7 InsightIDR is noted for ease of deployment in on-premises and public cloud environments, with competitive pricing, although customer engagement may require improvements.

Pricing and ROI: SentinelOne Singularity Complete is seen as competitively priced, offering positive ROI by reducing manual investigations and improving security efficiency. It's particularly beneficial for large endpoint operations. Rapid7 InsightIDR provides a cost-effective pricing structure based on endpoints, not data volume, making it accessible for a range of customer needs. It effectively contributes to ROI through efficient threat detection and management, decreasing hardware and maintenance costs.

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.7%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint is 5.3%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint	5.3%
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.7%
Rapid7 InsightIDR	1.3%
Other	89.7%

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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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Prajwal Chougale

System Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Centralized threat hunting has improved alert accuracy and simplifies incident investigations

I would say there are two areas for improvement: the reporting dashboard that provides insights or reports weekly or monthly lacks detailed information about how logs are being ingested. While the details are there, they could be more concise and easier to understand for any level of authority. The second area is alert tuning; compared to Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR provides fewer alerts with more static alert functionality and lacks dynamic alerting exposures. There could be improvements to learn from past alert activities for more dynamic alert configurations. These two areas are the main areas for improvement; everything else is good.

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Vaibhav Mahendra Kolhe

Soc Analyst at Softcell Technologies Limited

Automation has reduced alerts and freed the soc team to focus on faster incident response

Regarding mean time to respond, the improvements I see with SentinelOne Singularity Complete are that genuine files also get alerts. We are getting false positives, but we are also getting genuine true positive alerts. The improvement will be deep visibility because as I am using Splunk as a SIEM, I compare deep visibility with Splunk, but deep visibility has limited access with only a 14-day policy to retain logs. The improvement will be in overall policy management. The third point will be the complexity of policies. If we want some endpoints to use only USB or if we need to block USB on some points, the policy management is very complex. The fourth point will be that Mac OS and Linux don't have the rollback policy; that policy is only for Windows. These four points are improvements if SentinelOne Singularity Complete can address them. Data privacy and security when utilizing Purple AI is crucial for SentinelOne Singularity Complete, and SentinelOne Singularity Complete lacks in data security. Data security is very important in this world. In my organization, if we deploy SentinelOne Singularity Complete and we have integrated all the firewalls, all devices, and AWS devices to SentinelOne Singularity Complete, logs will be forwarded to SentinelOne Singularity Complete through SentinelOne Singularity Complete. However, SentinelOne Singularity Complete doesn't have data security solutions such as Forcepoint DLP or 48 layer; SentinelOne Singularity Complete doesn't have that DLP solution. From the data security point of view, SentinelOne Singularity Complete is not good.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"I have found the solution to be very easy in respect of the integration and configurable."

"It'll not slow down your system when compared to others."

"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."

"My advice for others looking into using Cortex is that it is very easy to use and very useful for the customer environment, whether it's a public or private one."

"The multi-layered approach to the product gives you confidence that it will stop exploits, ransomware, worms, or viruses from compromising endpoints, essentially providing peace of mind."

"The integrations are out-of-the-box, as are the playbooks."

"The anti-exploit is impenetrable."

"I recommend this solution to others because it is easy to manage, reliable, and overall good to use."

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"Enables the use of honey pots, honey users, and honey files to monitor for suspicious patterns."

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

"It gives all the advantages of a SIEM, however, using clever AI, it looks for patterns of behavior rather than just flooding me with all the alerts."

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten. As a cloud tool, the product is highly scalable."

"The solution is very cost-effective because they are not charging based on the EPS but on the number of assets."

"It improved my organization by building a security alerting program."

"Dashboards, including the main screen, provide much-needed information at a glance, without hours of coding and sifting through logs to find it. In case of an actual security incident, I have faith that insightIDR has retained all logs in a secure manner that prevents log tampering as well."

"The technical support is a solid 10 out of 10 as they take the time to answer any questions or problems which may arise in a reasonable time frame."

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"It delivers the type of security which we were hoping for, since we have a lot of different endpoint users utilizing different types of software. We have people who only use Office software, like email, Word, and PDFs. Then, we have people who use some applications that other people wrote. We also write applications in-house using people who develop software. Therefore, we have some machines using very high-end developer software for mechanical development, electronic development, and software development. Those users are used to managing their PC on their own. The centralize platform allows us to differentiate between those three groups of people. We have overall control and can oversee the security levels at all the endpoints. They have not yet been blocked in any way when performing the functions"

"Everything is perfect with SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint; there are no stability problems, and the system is very reliable and hands-on."

"It seamlessly integrates with other solutions, providing a high level of compatibility and effectiveness."

"It's a plug-and-play solution that works well with other out of box integrations that we have."

"The solution gives me peace of mind when it comes to the reliability of the computers on our system."

"This feature is fantastic because it remediates issues while maintaining a clear audit trail, which is great for compliance."

"The process visualization, automated response, and snapshotting are valuable. The integration and automation possibilities are also valuable."

"This technology is perfect for us."

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Cons

"The solution should enhance the ADR and reporting."

"It should support more mobile operating systems. That is one of the cons of their infrastructure right now."

"It would be good to have a better way to search for a file within the UI."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is a very good product, but financially, it is very expensive, so the company should look into that area."

"The deployment is pretty hard."

"If they had pulse rate detection, it would be better."

"This is a very costly product."

"Fine-tuning the detection policy requires experience because the policy is very complex in Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, and we get high false positive alerts."

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

"I'd like to see a mobile application included and some feature related to the generality of segregation for internal users that access the application."

"The ability to tune the collector for custom logs would greatly help."

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

"One of the things that could be better is digital forensics. It is there, but it can be better. They could provide more on the endpoint detection level."

"It would be useful to import threat intelligence in YARA format along with known incorrect email addresses."

"Sometimes, it is hard to get the right queries to use. Currently, the tool lacks a pre-made set of queries."

"InsightIDR is only available in a cloud version. Some of our customers prefer an on-prem solution because they want to manage the security within their environment."

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"SentinelOne's customer service has room for improvement."

"The solution’s distributed intelligence at the endpoint is pretty effective, but from time to time I see that the agent is not getting the full execution history or command-line parameters. I would estimate the visibility into an endpoint is around 80 percent. There is 20 percent you don't see because, for some reason, the agents don't get all of the information."

"Regarding potential areas for improvement for SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint, as I mentioned earlier, I felt that it was generating a very high number of false-positive alerts initially."

"They can improve the administrative interface. They can make it more user-friendly."

"It's easy to deploy, but the documentation about the Linux part could be better because it's a little complicated only on the Linux part, specifically on Ubuntu; it could be clearer and simpler."

"What I dislike about SentinelOne Singularity Complete is the high number of false positive alerts we get because our client sends us mail within one week stating that the CPU is highly utilized and resource consumption is high."

"SentinelOne Complete did not reduce alerts; instead, it increased noise in the environment until fine-tunings were done for customized rules."

"They are still largely an EDR product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's way too expensive, but security is expensive. You pay for your licensing, and then you pay for someone to monitor the stuff."

"The solution has one subscription for endpoint protection and one subscription for detection and response. The two licenses combined give you the BRO version."

"Cortex XDR’s pricing is very reasonable."

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription. This is attributed to OPEX savings, as security teams spent less time trying to identify and isolate malware for analysis as a result of a reduction in malware incidents, false positives, and breach avoidance."

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

"I don't recall what the cost was, but it wasn't really that expensive."

"I feel it is fairly priced."

"It has a yearly renewal."

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"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 more reasonably priced than other vendors."

"I am sure that there are cheaper products out there, but none that meet so many of our needs whilst maintaining stability and usability."

"The pricing and licensing are competitive."

"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."

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

"The solution has a mid-range price point in the market"

"Rapid7 InsightIDR charges us based on the endpoints we connect to."

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"I can pay, for my environment, between $30,000 and $40,000 a year, and that's a pretty good deal."

"Its price can be lower because I'm seeing competition from another vendor who beats it on commercials."

"You have to look at the kinds of problems you can end up with and the fact that you want security against them, and then SentinelOne is not expensive."

"The pricing is on the higher end, making it less suitable for small or medium-sized businesses and perhaps not the ideal fit for the public sector where budget constraints may be more pronounced."

"I rate Singularity Complete a seven out of ten for affordability. It's more expensive than our previous solution, but it does its job well. At the same time, there is some room for improvement. Cheaper is always better."

"It is very competitive with other solutions that are on the market. At least the last time we renewed, it was very competitive."

"When we were checking out different platforms, we did get a price from Microsoft, and it was unreasonable. SentinelOne was definitely reasonable and worth the money."

"I find the licensing cost for SentinelOne Singularity Complete fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	54

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Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

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Small Business	131
Midsize Enterprise	70
Large Enterprise	92

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

InsightIDR

Sentinel Labs, SentinelOne Singularity, Singularity Platform

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.

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Rapid7 InsightIDR is a cloud-based security information and event management solution known for its user behavior analytics, offering rapid detection and response capabilities while facilitating seamless integration across systems.

Rapid7 InsightIDR is designed to enhance threat detection and investigation through its efficient user behavior analytics and advanced threat intelligence framework. The platform's cloud-based deployment ensures rapid setup and comprehensive event monitoring across diverse IT environments, including endpoints and Office 365. Its intuitive interface supports seamless data collection, honing in on threat detection through honeypot utilization and intelligent alerting. However, it is noted for lacking some customization features and better integration, especially with Microsoft and ITSMs.

What are the key features of Rapid7 InsightIDR?

User Behavior Analytics: Detects threats by analyzing patterns and anomalies.
Cloud Deployment: Enables quick setup and scalability.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Monitors events across systems and platforms like Office 365.
Honeypots and Alerting: Utilizes honeypots to reduce false positives and alert fatigue.
Threat Intelligence Framework: Supports effective threat hunting and remediation.

What benefits should users consider in reviews when evaluating Rapid7 InsightIDR?

Enhanced Detection: Improves threat detection with user behavior analysis.
Easy Integration: Integrates across systems for a streamlined security approach.
Rapid Response: Facilitates quick action against identified threats.
Operational Efficiency: Offers a cohesive view of security operations.

Rapid7 InsightIDR is prominently used in security operation centers to manage events, detect threats, and respond effectively. Industries apply it for network behavior monitoring, compliance, and vulnerability management. Companies integrate it with security tools to boost threat investigation, ensuring full SIEM functionalities and robust log management capacities. Its application spans behavioral and intrusion analytics, aiding in monitoring and addressing malicious activities.

Rapid7

SentinelOne Singularity Complete is an advanced endpoint security platform featuring centralized management across multiple locations. It leverages AI-driven behavior detection, threat prioritization, and ransomware rollback for enhanced protection and streamlined operations.

With a focus on endpoint protection, threat detection, and automated response, SentinelOne Singularity Complete provides comprehensive security through AI-powered behavioral analysis and real-time threat detection. The centralized console simplifies management, offering seamless integration and minimal system impact. Its robust reporting capabilities facilitate compliance with audit-ready reports. Lightweight agents operate across diverse environments, improving visibility and performance while curbing manual efforts. To optimize its utility, faster console load times and improved customizability in reports and dashboards are recommended. Users may benefit from smoother integration with IT tools and enhanced policy management flexibility, as well as upgraded agent processes and simplified endpoint deployment. Expanding built-in analytics and refining alert management can further heighten platform efficacy.

What are the key features of SentinelOne Singularity Complete?

AI-Powered Detection: Utilizes advanced AI to identify potential threats based on behavior.
Automatic Remediation: Automatically rectifies detected issues, reducing response times.
Ransomware Rollback: Restores data to previous states if affected by ransomware attacks.
Centralized Dashboards: Provides real-time insights through intuitive dashboards.
Threat Prioritization: Identifies and ranks threats based on potential impact.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Integration: Seamlessly connects with security solutions to enhance risk management.
Minimal System Impact: Operates efficiently, preserving system performance.
Enhanced Protection: Delivers robust threat defense through AI-driven technology.
Compliance Support: Offers detailed reporting for audit readiness.
User Convenience: Combines autonomous decision-making with an intuitive interface.

In various industries, SentinelOne Singularity Complete is implemented for endpoint protection and incident management. Companies rely on it for its real-time threat detection and automated response capabilities, ensuring compliance and reduced manual intervention. Its adaptive nature supports diverse environments, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

Havas, Flex, Estee Lauder, McKesson, Norfolk Southern, JetBlue, Norwegian airlines, TGI Friday, AVX, Fim Bank

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