# Microsoft Defender XDR vs Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM Comparison | | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 287 | 74 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | $2,156 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Microsoft Defender XDR Pros: - Automation (1 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - Expertise Required (1 reviews) ### Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Integrations (2 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (2 reviews) - Alerting Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (247 reviews) | 8.9 (57 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (251 reviews) | 8.9 (56 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (129 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (124 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (246 reviews) | 8.9 (56 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (123 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (236 reviews) | 8.9 (54 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft Defender XDR #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Trial Price: Free Trial Key Features: - Encrypted Storage - Provides some level of encryption of files and data in transit and sensitive information while it lives online. - Anomaly Detection - Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. - Data loss Prevention - Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest.. [Learn more about Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-xdr/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: InsightIDR Price: $2,156 Per Month Description: 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. [Learn more about Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/rapid7-next-gen-siem/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM** | 8.7/10 | 12 | #### Automation | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | | **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | #### Incident Management | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | ### Network Detection and Response (NDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM** | 8.5/10 | 8 | #### Analysis | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Metadata Enrichment** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | #### Response | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Response Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Detection | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | #### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR) | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | 8.8/10 | 187 | | **Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM** | 8.5/10 | 11 | #### Detection & Response | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | 8.8 (168 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Threat Hunting** | 9.0 (172 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Rule-Based Detection** | 8.8 (167 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Real-Time Detection** | 9.1 (171 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Extensibility** | 8.7 (165 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | 8.5 (161 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Unified Visibility** | 8.7 (165 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | 8.9 (170 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Data Collection** | 8.8 (168 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **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 | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM** | 8.4/10 | 15 | #### Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Data Context** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | | **Activity Logging** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | #### Detection | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | ### Incident Response | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM** | 8.8/10 | 60 | #### Response | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Resolution Automation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | | **Resolution Guidance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (42 reviews) | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.2 (42 reviews) | | **Incident Investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Records | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 9.0 (43 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 9.0 (45 reviews) | | **Incident Case Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (40 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **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 | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **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 | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM** | 8.9/10 | 33 | #### Network Management | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Log Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Incident Management | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Event Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Automated Response** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Security Intelligence | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Examination** | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Feature | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms) **Unique to Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM (5):** [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr), [User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-and-entity-behavior-analytics-ueba), [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta), [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response), [Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft Defender XDR | Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 24.4% | 17.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 37.4% | 55.2% | | **Enterprise** | 38.1% | 26.9% | ### By Industry #### Microsoft Defender XDR - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.9% - **Computer Software:** 9.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.3% - **Financial Services:** 3.7% - **Banking:** 3.0% - **Management Consulting:** 2.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.9% - **Oil & Energy:** 1.9% - **Information Services:** 1.5% - **Other:** 35.6% #### Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM - **Information Technology and Services:** 34.3% - **Computer Software:** 17.9% - **Computer Networking:** 4.5% - **Capital Markets:** 3.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.0% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.5% - **Other:** 23.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender XDR - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews) - [TrendAI Vision One](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (794 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone 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do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-microsoft-365-defender-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Microsoft 365 Defender is a comprehensive cloud-based security solution that provides protection against a wide range of cybersecurity threats. It is..." - Title: [Does Microsoft 365 include Microsoft Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/microsoft-365-defender-does-microsoft-365-include-microsoft-defender) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "yes, different plans include different capabilities." ### Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-defender-xdr-vs-rapid7-next-gen-siem)