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Rapid7 MDR vs Upwind comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Upwind
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
28th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (40th), Container Security (27th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (20th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (18th), API Security (12th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (25th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (16th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (28th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (13th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (18th), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (8th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (7th), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (14th), AI Security (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Rapid7 MDR is 1.6%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Upwind is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Rapid7 MDR1.6%
Upwind0.1%
Other98.3%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Ehsan Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager SOC at PTCL
Comprehensive detection has strengthened real-time protection and streamlined investigations
My experience with detection and response capabilities for Microsoft-centric environments has been positive. While API integration can be challenging with some third-party tools, Microsoft's built-in features facilitate seamless communication. I have found it relatively easy to triage and integrate Microsoft systems with Rapid7 MDR. In terms of digital forensics and incident response included in the MDR service, my experience is that it is not very robust. We lack a dedicated forensic team, which is essential for thorough investigation. Rapid7 has introduced honeypots, which is an encouraging feature, but it is not a comprehensive solution such as those offered by competitors, such as Palo Alto's Unit 42. Apart from forensics, I believe Rapid7 MDR should introduce more forensic services. Another area to improve is the active platform's handling of on-premises tools versus cloud-based tools. We prefer on-premises options for data security, and we find limitations in features compared to cloud-based tools, concerning data access and privacy controls.
Mohammed Mudasser - PeerSpot reviewer
AI/ML Engineer at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees
Runtime context has transformed how we prioritize exploitable cloud risks and protect workloads
I appreciate runtime context, which helps connect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations with actual workload behavior and network relationships, making it easier to prioritize remediation based on real exposure rather than simply working through a long list of security findings. The best features that stand out to me are contextual vulnerability prioritization, cloud workload visibility, and runtime security. I especially value how Upwind connects vulnerabilities with actual runtime behavior, which helps focus on exploitable risk rather than working through a long list of findings. It has helped us focus on actual exploitable risk instead of treating every vulnerability equally. By considering runtime activity, exposure, reachability, and sensitive data context, the team can prioritize remediation much faster and reduce unnecessary alert noise. I also value the runtime visibility and attack path context because it connects security findings with network behavior and actual workload. This makes investigations more actionable and helps the team move from simply detecting issues to understanding their real impact. The biggest positive impact has been the prioritization of cloud security risk and improved visibility. Instead of chasing every vulnerability, we can focus on issues that are actually exposed or active at runtime, which makes the security team more efficient and remediation more targeted.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product allows us to customize our alerts."
"All stakeholders claim that Rapid7 MDR is very effective at identifying threats in today's AI era."
"Overall, Rapid7 MDR helps us to strengthen our security operations by providing continuous monitoring, high quality threat detection, and expert analysis support."
"From my perspective, Rapid7 MDR is a really good product that is easy to implement and use."
"Rapid7 MDR gives us assurance that security incidents do not happen and affect our operations or data."
"Rapid7 MDR is an excellent choice for organizations that want enterprise-grade threat detection and response without building a 24/7 in-house SOC team, combining expert analysis, high fidelity detections, broad integration support, and actionable incident response."
"Rapid7 MDR has slashed our mean time to respond from several hours down to minutes and gives us enterprise-grade 24/7 SOC coverage without the massive overhead of hiring and staffing internally."
"The main benefits that Rapid7 MDR provides for me as an end-user are the security and that they are available 24 hours a day, always."
"They are a great overall cloud security platform and they continue innovating and adding new features."
"Upwind has positively impacted my organization by reducing time to action and time to response by half."
"Now, thanks to Upwind, everything is automated and I am saving around six hours per week since switching to Upwind."
"The combination of runtime visibility, security insights, and contextual risk prioritization makes it much easier to focus on the risks that actually matter."
"My advice for others looking into using Upwind is that if you are seeking a strong CNAPP with an advanced runtime and strong CDR capabilities, this is the product."
 

Cons

"As for my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, it is a corporate pricing structure and it was not startup friendly, which was one of the major issues I mentioned in improvements."
"Rapid7 MDR is currently weak in AI solutions and intelligence, which is concerning."
"However, I think the best area for improvement is pricing."
"Improvements needed for Rapid7 MDR that I have not mentioned yet, based on my conversations, include that while the technology is sound, the biggest questions arise when customers are using Arctic Wolf and they experience a decline in support over time."
"There are potential improvements in reports and dashboards."
"The primary improvement would be deeper native integration with third-party non-Rapid7 cloud security tools to reduce the portal pivoting."
"I think Rapid7 MDR already has a strong managed security service, but I believe things can be improved."
"Evaluating the customer service and technical support teams of Rapid7 MDR, I would rate them a six out of ten."
"Upwind can be improved because its UI is a bit difficult to navigate."
"I believe the user interface can use improvement because some features are quite tricky to find since they are not where you would expect them to be, but with enough time, you are able to find them."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is not overly priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise18
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 MDR?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing model is clear and manageable, and the setup process is smooth. While it is a strategic security investment, the value gain...
What needs improvement with Rapid7 MDR?
I believe Rapid7 MDR could be improved through enhanced dashboard customization, additional automation capabilities, deeper third-party integration, and more detailed executive reporting for better...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 MDR?
My main use case for Rapid7 MDR involves points in our infrastructure level, specifically all infrastructure level. A specific example of how I'm using Rapid7 MDR at the infrastructure level is...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Upwind?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing process were pretty reasonable.
What needs improvement with Upwind?
I would appreciate more customizable dashboards and reporting for different teams, such as security operations, engineering, and leadership. The runtime context is excellent, but tailoring those vi...
What is your primary use case for Upwind?
My main use case for Upwind is cloud security and workload protection. I primarily use it to gain visibility into cloud assets, vulnerabilities, and runtime risks, and I mainly use it to prioritize...
 

Also Known As

Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response
Upwind Security Upwind Platform for AWS Security Hub, Upwind Security Upwind for AWS Security Hub Extended
 

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Sample Customers

Landmark Health, NISC, Resimac, Starr Companies
StockX, Yotpo, bill, Digital Turbine, nanit, CallRail, boomi
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