# Cortex XDR vs ManageEngine ADAudit Plus Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that ManageEngine ADAudit Plus excels in providing detailed audit logs, which users find invaluable for tracking Active Directory changes and user activities. The product's user-friendly interface and customizable reporting features allow for effective monitoring of significant file changes and deletions.
- **Users say** Cortex XDR stands out for its real-time detection and prevention capabilities, offering a lightweight agent and agentless solution that can be managed through a modern cloud-based console. This integration with various data sources enhances visibility into security threats across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
- **Reviewers mention** that while both products have similar star ratings, ManageEngine ADAudit Plus has a higher volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and potentially more up-to-date feedback on its performance and features.
- **According to verified reviews** , Cortex XDR is praised for its centralized logging system, which simplifies the review process of logs from multiple sources, making it easier for users to manage and respond to security incidents effectively.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that ManageEngine ADAudit Plus offers a strong support experience, with users appreciating the quality of assistance provided. In contrast, Cortex XDR users report a slightly higher satisfaction with support, indicating that both products are committed to helping their customers succeed.
- **Users note** that while ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is particularly well-suited for mid-market organizations, Cortex XDR is tailored more towards enterprise-level needs, which may influence the choice depending on the size and requirements of the organization.



| | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 59 | 59 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (44.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (59.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $595.00 2 Domain controllers Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cortex XDR

Pros:
- Alert Notifications (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (2 reviews)
- Agent Issues (1 reviews)

### ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

Pros:
- Reporting (3 reviews)
- Dashboard Usability (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Alert Management (1 reviews)
- Data Overload (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 9.1 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 8.8 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cortex XDR

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: Starting at $595.00 2 Domain controllers Per Year

Description: Reports and alerts on event log data collected from licensed components:

Key Features:
- AD Logon Activity Monitoring
- Azure AD Tenants
- Windows servers

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-adaudit-plus/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 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 | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Log Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | 8.9/10 | 7 |

#### Data Preparation

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Indexing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Automated Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Track Trends** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Detect Anomalies** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Metric and Event Data** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Live Tail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Log Analysis

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Enrichment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Response

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | 9.2/10 | 12 |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Detection & Response

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Hunting** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | 8.6/10 | 11 |

#### Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Data Context** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Activity Logging** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | 8.5/10 | 30 |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Log Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Automated Response** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (18 reviews) | 

#### Security Intelligence

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Examination** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine ADAudit Plus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) 

| Feature | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr)

**Unique to Cortex XDR (4):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr)

**Unique to ManageEngine ADAudit Plus (4):** [Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem), [Log Analysis Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/log-analysis), [User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-and-entity-behavior-analytics-ueba), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cortex XDR | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 16.7% | 8.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.9% | 59.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 44.4% | 32.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Cortex XDR

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.5%
- **Banking:** 7.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 5.8%
- **Computer Software:** 5.8%
- **Financial Services:** 5.8%
- **Consulting:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.8%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 30.8%

#### ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 10.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.7%
- **Manufacturing:** 7.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Education Management:** 5.4%
- **Real Estate:** 5.4%
- **Insurance:** 5.4%
- **Legal Services:** 3.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.6%
- **Banking:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 39.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Cortex XDR

- Title: [What is Cortex XDR?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cortex-xdr) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I do not know the nuts and bolts of how XDR works, but it stands for "Extended detection and response" and it is more thorough in monitoring for potential..."

### ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr-vs-manageengine-adaudit-plus)