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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,156 Per Month
Pay As You Go
InsightIDR
Star Rating
(70)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,156 Per Month
Learn more about InsightIDRMicrosoft Sentinel
Star Rating
(289)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
Browse all 11 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that InsightIDR excels in incident reporting with a score of 8.9, while Microsoft Sentinel has a slightly lower score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that InsightIDR's incident reporting feature is intuitive and provides comprehensive details, making it easier for teams to respond effectively.
- Reviewers mention that InsightIDR's network visibility is rated at 9.0, which is higher than Microsoft Sentinel's score of 8.9. Users say that InsightIDR offers a more user-friendly interface for monitoring network activities, allowing for quicker identification of potential threats.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Sentinel shines in threat intelligence with a score of 9.1, compared to InsightIDR's 8.5. Users report that Sentinel's integration with various threat intelligence feeds provides a more robust understanding of emerging threats.
- Users on G2 mention that InsightIDR's automated response feature is rated at 9.1, outperforming Microsoft Sentinel's score of 8.7. Reviewers say that InsightIDR's automation capabilities streamline incident response processes, reducing the time to remediate threats.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Sentinel offers superior vulnerability assessment capabilities with a score of 9.1, while InsightIDR scores 8.3. Users report that Sentinel's vulnerability assessment tools provide detailed insights that help prioritize remediation efforts effectively.
- Users say that InsightIDR's workflow automation is rated at 8.4, which is higher than Microsoft Sentinel's score of 7.3. Reviewers mention that InsightIDR's automation features simplify repetitive tasks, allowing security teams to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
InsightIDR
InsightIDR
$2,156
Per Month
InsightIDR pricing starts at $2156/mo* and comes inclusive with:
- User and Attacker Behavior Analytics
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Deception Technology
- Centralized Log Search and Correlation
- Automated Containment and Case Management
*500 asset minimum. Billed annually. All amounts are shown in U.S. dollars. International prices vary.
Microsoft Sentinel
Pay-As-You-Go
Pay As You Go
Effective Per GB Price - $2.46
Savings Over Pay as You Go: N/A
- Pay-As-You-Go
Free Trial
InsightIDR
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Sentinel
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
53
8.6
223
Ease of Use
8.9
52
8.5
229
Ease of Setup
8.5
20
8.3
129
Ease of Admin
8.7
21
8.3
124
Quality of Support
8.9
52
8.5
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
21
8.7
119
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
50
9.5
218
Features by Category
Automation
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Incident Management
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Response
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Detection
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection & Response
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Management
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Analytics
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Detection
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Response
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
Records
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
Management
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
9.2
18
|
Verified
8.9
169
8.5
17
|
Verified
8.4
161
9.1
18
|
Verified
8.8
165
Incident Management
8.9
17
|
Verified
8.7
168
9.1
15
|
Verified
8.7
164
8.8
17
|
Verified
8.9
165
Security Intelligence
8.5
17
|
Verified
8.7
167
9.1
16
|
Verified
8.3
160
9.0
17
|
Verified
8.5
161
8.5
18
|
Verified
8.4
161
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.5
110
Automation
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
8.4
97
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.8
99
Orchestration
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.4
97
Response
Not enough data
8.6
100
Not enough data
8.1
94
Not enough data
8.5
90
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
InsightIDR and Microsoft Sentinel are categorized as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Sentinel is categorized as Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
InsightIDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Sentinel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
34.9%
Computer Software
19.0%
Computer Networking
4.8%
Oil & Energy
3.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
34.9%
Information Technology and Services
25.9%
Computer & Network Security
14.7%
Computer Software
8.3%
Banking
4.1%
Security and Investigations
3.8%
Other
43.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
InsightIDR has no discussions with answers
What is Microsoft Sentinel used for?
3 Comments
RS
It's for SIEM tool for real time incident responder and threat intelligence .Read more
If I had to have a question, I would ask if there were any plans to add linux support to this program.
2 Comments
DY
need to ask Microsoft, but since dot.net core can be installed in Linux, I believe the agent will work as it uses the .net platform. please experiment Read more
How I able to install /integrated Azure Sentinel agents to collect data on IOT devices/ DLP/ Endpoint devices Computer / Laptops / Printers
1 Comment
DY
So couple of point for IOT devices. You can leverage with IOT Hub in Azure. Most IOT devices uses C as their programming language you will probaly need to...Read more
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