# Field Effect MDR vs Wazuh Comparison | | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 44 | 69 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (49.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Field Effect MDR Pros: - Ease of Use (10 reviews) - Customer Support (8 reviews) Cons: - Alert Issues (5 reviews) - Inefficient Alert System (3 reviews) ### Wazuh Pros: - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Affordable (2 reviews) Cons: - Complex Interface (2 reviews) - Not User-Friendly (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | 8.7 (52 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 8.6 (52 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 8.0 (33 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (50 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (23 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (48 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Field Effect MDR #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Field Effect MDR Complete Price: Contact Us Key Features: - Protects endpoints, network, and cloud (office productivity and other cloud apps), plus additional security features including DNS firewall and dark web monitoring - Managed by Field Effect’s 24x7 SOC - Contains and actively disrupts threats with enhanced analyst triage [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/field-effect-mdr/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Wazuh #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Field Effect MDR** | 9.0/10 | 7 | | **Wazuh** | N/A | N/A | #### Detection & Response | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Threat Hunting** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rule-Based Detection** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Detection** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Extensibility** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Workflow Automation** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Unified Visibility** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Collection** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Managed Detection and Response (MDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Field Effect MDR** | 8.9/10 | 26 | | **Wazuh** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Features | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **24/7 support** | 9.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive report alerts** | 9.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application control** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive threat hunting** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rapid response time** | 9.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customizeable reports** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Managed Services** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Automation Capabilities | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Automated remediation** | 7.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automated investigation** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Field Effect MDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Wazuh** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Incident Response | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Field Effect MDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Wazuh** | 8.0/10 | 31 | #### Response | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Resolution Automation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (25 reviews) | | **Resolution Guidance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) | | **Incident Investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Records | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | 9.1 (28 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | | **Incident Case Management** | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (10 reviews) | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Field Effect MDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Wazuh** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Field Effect MDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Wazuh** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) **Unique to Field Effect MDR (2):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms) **Unique to Wazuh (1):** [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Field Effect MDR | Wazuh | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 61.1% | 49.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 37.3% | | **Enterprise** | 5.6% | 13.4% | ### By Industry #### Field Effect MDR - **Information Technology and Services:** 61.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 20.6% - **Real Estate:** 2.9% - **Defense & Space:** 2.9% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 2.9% - **Building Materials:** 2.9% - **Automotive:** 2.9% - **Accounting:** 2.9% #### Wazuh - **Information Technology and Services:** 35.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 23.9% - **Computer Software:** 10.4% - **Security and Investigations:** 4.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.0% - **Accounting:** 3.0% - **Utilities:** 1.5% - **Military:** 1.5% - **Other:** 9.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Field Effect MDR - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (886 reviews) - [Sophos MDR](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (504 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (830 reviews) - [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (279 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (970 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1086 reviews) - [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (557 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1408 reviews) - [Iru](https://www.g2.com/products/iru/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (816 reviews) ### Alternatives to Wazuh - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (336 reviews) - [CrowdSec](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (88 reviews) - [Carbon Black EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/carbon-black-edr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (86 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (886 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (311 reviews) - [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (830 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Field Effect MDR - Title: [What is Covalence used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-covalence-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." ### Wazuh - Title: [What is Wazuh - The Open Source Security Platform used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wazuh-the-open-source-security-platform-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "We use wazuh in Amazon AWS to monitor virtual machines and cloud instances. Apart from it it can be used for endpoint security, we just need to install an..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/field-effect-mdr-vs-wazuh)