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Carbon Black Managed Detection and Response vs Field Effect MDR comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Carbon Black Managed Detect...
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
30th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Field Effect MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
7th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Carbon Black Managed Detection and Response is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 1.5%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Field Effect MDR1.5%
Carbon Black Managed Detection and Response1.2%
Other97.3%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

JS
IT Security & Audit Compliance Analyst at Milwaukee City and County
It provides an overview of all our assets and their status.
We use Carbon Black for monitoring.  We haven't experienced any significant incidents, yet. So far, we've mostly been weeding out all the false positives.  Carbon Black provides an overview of all our assets and their status.  Carbon Black's support could be better.  I have used Carbon Black…
reviewer2753850 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Customer security is enhanced with software and update detection while licensing process needs improvement
A quick specific example of how I use Field Effect MDR to keep my customers secure is that it helps me identify computers that need updates, even when I believe they are already updated. Field Effect MDR finds software and Windows updates that aren't being completed, which I find very valuable.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Carbon Black provides an overview of all our assets and their status."
"This is where Carbon Black has been phenomenal for us, it has detected many security concerns."
"The installation process is quick and easy."
"The valuable features are threat hunting, threat intelligence feeds, and it culls all the activities of the endpoint. Additionally, the ML and AI engines are really good."
"I don't have to take care of this product; it's just working and that's it, and I don't have to think about anything."
"The greatest value of MDR involves the tests, reporting and alerts, so that we may respond immediately."
"Hackers are trying to breach a business when they least expect it - that's often at night, weekends, and holidays. Covalence never sleeps or misses a second of monitoring."
"We are getting visibility over the network, not just for those hosts that have a Field Effect EDR agent but also things like the Internet of Things, guest networks, or rogue devices. We definitely have visibility into all network traffic, which is very cool."
"The most valuable aspect of Field Effect Covalence is its ability to continuously monitor for and identify potential threats."
"A client of ours with Field Effect MDR is less likely to be a victim of a cyber attack."
"The alerts that we get are valuable. It notifies us if there is any attempted access and if there are any areas where we need to create more security for clients. It is stopping anything from happening before there is even an issue."
"I like how comprehensive Field Effect Covalence is."
"Unlike previous solutions, where we were solely informed of security incidents, Covalence's MDR allows for real-time incident prevention."
"The ARO alerts are helpful to use almost daily to get a sense of what actions we need to take to expedite security measures."
 

Cons

"As the solution has changed hands, I expect some changes in licensing and in support. It remains to be seen if that will be good or bad."
"Carbon Black's support could be better."
"In the future, it would be great if they could provide endpoint management and the ADR solution together in this package."
"Because this is a security solution, I would recommend that they extend their support hours, and perhaps for emergencies, even to 24/7 or 24/5."
"It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying."
"Field Effect Covalence could benefit from enhancing its packing slip process."
"I'd like improved visibility into the backend data where logs are stored, along with integrations with a wider range of products."
"One limitation is that if someone takes their laptop outside the office building, the DNS firewall provides minimal coverage, and we are unable to generate reports."
"While Covalence addresses our notification and visibility needs, it falls short in keeping information up-to-date, which is where our MSP comes in to supplement its functionality."
"In terms of improvement, there are instances where the ARO responses are slightly slower than preferred."
"It would be greatly beneficial to integrate compliance-related reporting directly into the portal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this solution is inexpensive compare with others. The company went out of its way to provide us with a favorable discount. However, there is room for improving the current licensing model and the price of some of the fees. The model is complex and could be streamlined."
"The pricing is comparable to what else is out there."
"We're currently enrolled in the volume package, which offers tiered pricing based on usage."
"Field Effect Covalence's pricing is just right."
"We were particularly impressed with their pricing model, which charges per user rather than per system."
"Covalence is cost-effective."
"A top-tier competitor to Field Effect in Magic Quadrant that we had been using until our switch to Field Effect was a great product, but each capability had an additional charge. We had to license modules separately, and each of those add-ons had to be added onto its own consumption and agreement. It was a nightmare from a billing perspective because we had multiple agreements, and each one had a jagged anniversary or a renewal anniversary. It was a nightmare, whereas Field Effect MDR is one product."
"The licensing model itself is solid, but we're ironing out some inconsistencies in how customer profiles are configured."
"The pricing is fair and reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Field Effect Covalence?
Pricing was initially a concern, but the recent updates have resolved that by offering a more accessible buying cost.
What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?
One way Field Effect MDR can be improved is through its licensing process, which is not ideal. The licensing process is difficult because I have to access a separate website to complete it.
What is your primary use case for Field Effect Covalence?
My main use case for Field Effect MDR is keeping my customers secure.
 

Also Known As

Carbon Black Cloud Managed Detection Deliver
Field Effect Covalence
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Coincheck, Mednax, Charles River, Chick-fil-A, Netflix, Domino's Pizza
Field Effect MDR is widely adopted by managed service providers (MSPs) and organizations with lean IT teams. It is used to monitor, detect, and respond to threats across distributed environments, helping businesses strengthen their cybersecurity posture while maintaining operational efficiency. Organizations rely on Field Effect MDR to protect hybrid infrastructures, secure cloud applications, and defend against modern threats, including increasingly automated and AI-driven attacks, while maintaining compliance and resilience in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
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