Sangfor Endpoint Secure vs USM Anywhere comparison

Sangfor and LevelBlue are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Sangfor is ranked #36 with an average rating of 8.7, while LevelBlue is ranked #40 with an average rating of 8.0. Sangfor holds a 0.7% mindshare in EDR, compared to LevelBlue’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Sangfor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of LevelBlue users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Both USM Anywhere and Sangfor Endpoint Secure compete in the cybersecurity market. Users report preferring Sangfor Endpoint Secure's features despite favoring USM Anywhere's pricing and support.

Features: USM Anywhere's valuable features include threat detection, compliance management, and incident response. Sangfor Endpoint Secure offers advanced threat protection, endpoint detection, and integrated response. Users appreciate the comprehensive security suite of Sangfor Endpoint Secure more.

Room for Improvement: USM Anywhere users suggest enhancements in scalability and simplified configurations. Sangfor Endpoint Secure users point out the need for better integration with third-party tools and more user-friendly controls. Users feel both products have distinct areas needing attention, but integration is a significant gap for Sangfor.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: USM Anywhere's deployment is noted for its straightforward process and solid customer support, helping users manage concerns. Sangfor Endpoint Secure, while effective, can be complex to set up, although it benefits from responsive customer service. Users lean towards the simpler deployment process of USM Anywhere, though support quality is strong for both.

Pricing and ROI: USM Anywhere is considered more budget-friendly, offering good value for money. Sangfor Endpoint Secure, while pricier, justifies the cost with robust features and delivers a commendable ROI. Users find USM Anywhere to be more cost-effective, but Sangfor Endpoint Secure’s extensive features provide substantial long-term benefits.

To learn more, read our detailed Sangfor Endpoint Secure vs. USM Anywhere Report (Updated: June 2026).

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Sangfor Endpoint Secure vs. USM Anywhere

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.6%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor Endpoint Secure is 0.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of USM Anywhere is 1.1%, up from 0.3% 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	3.6%
Sangfor Endpoint Secure	0.7%
USM Anywhere	1.1%
Other	94.6%

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Featured Reviews

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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Ovais Abbas

Coordinator Associate at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Quick threat response and behavior analysis while enhancing network security

The main use case is usually related to security. It deals with attacks that come day-to-day such as zero-day attacks and APT attacks. Our main task is to secure the network infrastructure in the hospital where I work It facilitates the departments of IT and other departments to procure and…

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Kris Nawani

Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited

Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software

USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…

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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 aspect of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks for me is its integration with AI detection, where we get to know the behavioral detection based on users, traffic patterns, and different services that we consume."

"The most valuable features of this product are the management capabilities, which allow an IT organization to get quite a good picture of attempted cyber attacks, and its out-of-the-box investigation capabilities."

"The level of security I get for my endpoints and servers is extremely valuable."

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

"The solution's most valuable feature is the user interface."

"Its ability to react to cyber data attacks is awesome."

"The interface is easy to use and it is more up to date than our previous solution."

"One thing that I like about Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, it is detecting all the suspicious or malicious binaries, and it has integration with Palo Alto Firewall."

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"It has a quick response time, threat intelligence, cybersecurity features, quick report generation, behavior analysis, dynamic detection, and quarantine features."

"We use the product for network protection from any malicious threat."

"The most valuable feature I have found in the system is its comprehensive end-to-end protection."

"The tool's AI feature is helpful in endpoint security."

"The tool's most valuable features are control access, endpoint security, and load balancing of ISPs."

"I like the tool's honeypot feature. Some features include having a honeypot to detect attacks in a certain area. Additionally, there is RDP protection, which means that when we remote into our server or any endpoint, we must enter a password as a second layer of security. It can also integrate with next-generation firewalls."

"What stands out to me is the dual-end user interface they provide."

"Sangfor Endpoint Secure has some good policy certificates."

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"The setup is very easy and straightforward."

"The price of this solution is reasonable, which is one of the reasons why we selected it over other solutions."

"ATT AlienVault USM support is very good, they respond quickly to our needs."

"We now get a better view into what is happening on our network and to the servers than previously."

"Ease of deployment across various environments."

"This solution can identify many threats inside the organization (compromised endpoints, configuration issues), as well as "outside" threats (botnets, network scanners, web-attacks, etc)."

"AlienVault gives us greater visibility into our security and tells us what we need to address."

"AlienVault is an amazing product that I would highly recommend."

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Cons

"Every 30 or 40 days, there's a new version and we need to go and make sure our customer's laptops are upgraded."

"Currently, if you use Palo Alto endpoint protection as the only solution it's very complicated to remove pre-existing threats."

"In terms of areas of improvement, we have not completed our review of the product. We're also looking at other products. So, it's a little bit hard to tell what could be different because we have not completed the review of this product, but based on our experience so far, its implementation is quite complex."

"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."

"As an improvement, I would like to see enhanced connection speeds."

"In the next release, I would like to see more UI improvements. Their UI is a bit basic. When we are speaking about Palo Alto Networks they are the big company, so they can improve the UI a little bit. The UI, the reports, the log system can all be improved."

"To jump from the partner to Palo Alto directly was challenging."

"The dashboard could use some significant improvement, just making it more useful with more information. It has a limited amount of information right now. It is customizable, but I'd love to see a better out-of-box dashboard."

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"Sangfor Endpoint Secure should include healing capabilities."

"I face issues while migrating from Kaspersky to Sangfor Endpoint Secure."

"There are a few areas for improvement. We have encountered licensing issues on occasion, and sometimes updates don't apply properly."

"When an issue occurs, the response time for first-level support and the time taken for meetings could be improved."

"Currently, the tool lacks reporting functionalities."

"It would be much more convenient if the migration tool could be installed directly on the customer's VMs, enabling a smoother migration process to the new infrastructure, with potential restrictions addressed accordingly."

"Sangfor Endpoint Secure performs poorly."

"The interface has too many buttons, making it cluttered."

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"Plugins: most plugins are not up to date with the newer versions of products."

"ROI has not yet been measured."

"Pay attention to false-positive event automatic correlations."

"I think they need to broaden their compliance management to cover more areas of compliance."

"Their threat intelligence platform needs to be broadened."

"Product stability: The biggest issue we have seen with the product is its poor stability. Every version upgrade is a nightmare."

"I want to see more compliance management capability. The quality of integrations seems to be a little bit low."

"The vulnerability management solution is worse than buying a Nessus Professional license."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am using the Community edition."

"The tool's price is moderate."

"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."

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

"The cost depends on your chosen license type, like Pro or other licenses."

"The return on investment is from the user side because we have seen the performance of it increase the delivery time of the product if we are using too many web-based and on-premise applications. In indirect ways, we saw the return of investment in terms of performance and user satisfaction increase."

"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."

"It is "expensive" and flexible."

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"Sangfor Endpoint Secure's pricing is cheap. I rate it seven out of ten."

"We were using Hyper-V. So, we switched to Sangfor because of the pricing."

"Its "pay as you grow" model offers cost-effectiveness compared to major cloud providers."

"The solution is cheap. It is cheaper than other products by 15-20 percent."

"Price-wise, Sangfor Endpoint Secure can be considered a competitively priced product in the market as it offers quite low prices compared to other solutions."

"The product is expensive compared to other vendors."

"Sangfor Endpoint Secure is not a cheap solution."

"We checked out several competitors. For what it can do and the cost, it was the best option!"

"It's affordable for most customers."

"The price point is good."

"Do the one month trial and try to work out the kinks during it, as it has free support and service hours."

"We ran a few PoCs. The price and feature set were the best with AlienVault."

"Use the AlienVault team. They are helpful and the documentation that they provide is second to none."

"AlienVault is certainly not nearly as expensive as Splunk or QRadar. It's decently priced, but I don't have the exact figure."

"Pricing is very competitive with other products and you get much more functionality from AlienVault."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

17%

Comms Service Provider

11%

University

Media Company

Construction Company

23%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	53

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	65
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	25

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What is your primary use case for Sangfor Endpoint Secure?

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The pricing is amazing and really cheap.

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Comparisons

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity

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

Organizations use Sangfor Endpoint Secure for endpoint protection and security management, managing devices, servers, and networks against malicious threats. It also assists in blocking websites, managing infrastructure, applications, antivirus needs, and aids in migrating to cloud environments.

Sangfor Endpoint Secure offers end-to-end protection, incorporating file protection, AI detection, behavior analysis, access control, and ISP load balancing. It facilitates VM migration with minimal downtime and includes a dual-end user interface for creating firewall rules, uploading images, and configuring VM settings. Enhancements such as Hyper-V capabilities, policy certificates, honeypot features, and next-generation firewall integrations are available. However, Sangfor Endpoint Secure could improve on console management, reporting functionalities, public cloud migration support, navigation, VPN system issues, licensing, update management, transitioning processes, and incorporating healing capabilities.

What are its most important features?

Comprehensive end-to-end protection including file protection
AI detection and behavior analysis
Access control and ISP load balancing
Ease of VM migration with minimal downtime
Streamlined dual-end user interface for firewall rules and VM settings
Hyper-V capabilities and policy certificates
Honeypot feature for attack detection and RDP protection
Integration with next-generation firewalls

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Enhanced device, server, and network security from malicious threats
Simplified migration from on-premises to cloud environments
User-friendly navigation and management capabilities
Advanced detection and behavior analysis reducing potential threats
Streamlined enforcement of robust security policies

Sangfor Endpoint Secure is implemented across various industries to ensure comprehensive security management and protection. IT departments leverage its VM migration capabilities for seamless transitions to cloud environments. Healthcare organizations use it to secure sensitive patient data, while educational institutions utilize it for safeguarding academic records and personal information. Financial services employ it to protect critical transactional data and adhere to stringent compliance requirements.

Sangfor

USM Anywhere provides centralized logging, vulnerability scanning, and real-time event correlation, enhancing cybersecurity management and compliance with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001. It integrates smoothly with third-party applications and offers diverse, flexible deployment options.

USM Anywhere stands out for its integrated network and host IDS, asset management, and intuitive deployment that enhances efficiency. The platform simplifies security tasks by offering a comprehensive view that aids in compliance and aligns with security regulations such as PCI and GDPR. Despite its strengths, areas like IPv6 support, custom rule creation, and reporting require attention. Users note awkward reporting features and limited integration options. Enhancements are needed in threat detection and vulnerability scanning for faster response times and better support.

What are the key features of USM Anywhere?

Centralized Logging: Streamlines log collection across environments for easy analysis.
Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies potential security gaps in systems and networks.
Real-time Event Correlation: Detects and correlates security events efficiently.
Network IDS and Host IDS: Provides intrusion detection at both network and host levels.
Asset Management: Manages and tracks company assets seamlessly.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Enhanced Compliance: Aligns security measures with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
Improved Efficiency: Simplifies deployment and interface, saving time and resources.
Security Management: Offers comprehensive monitoring for better security posture.
Flexible Integration: Connects with third-party applications to extend functionality.

In industries such as cloud services and enterprise security, USM Anywhere is used extensively for SIEM, managing logs, and detecting security incidents. It supports AWS environment monitoring, providing managed services to clients and facilitating compliance with standards like PCI and GDPR.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom

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