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CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR vs Rapid7 MDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon Complete...
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rapid7 MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR is 5.4%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 MDR is 1.9%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR5.4%
Rapid7 MDR1.9%
Other92.7%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Sachin Bode - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at IFB Industries Ltd
Managed detection has strengthened our defenses and has provided real-time threat visibility
Sometimes we are facing performance issues with the end-user systems, and sometimes it is blocking a few of our applications, which we later resolve with the team. Recently, we were having our call center application running on the systems, which suddenly stopped working because CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR was not allowing it to run. After removing CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR, it started working, and then later we added the application URLs and the communication URLs to CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR allow list, so it started working. Some processor utilization needs to be dropped because now Windows systems are consuming more CPU and RAM than earlier. Windows 10 was fine, but Windows 11 is consuming more CPU and RAM. If CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR is contributing to consuming the resources, then other applications are taking a lot of time to run. In Windows 11, we are facing this issue sometimes, and we need more powerful systems than earlier. I would also appreciate improvements on the pricing side. Some of our locations where people are isolated, we are not buying CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR due to the pricing. If there is a nominal reduction in the price, then we will go for everyone in the organization.
Ehsan Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager SOC at PTCL
Comprehensive detection has strengthened real-time protection and streamlined investigations
My experience with detection and response capabilities for Microsoft-centric environments has been positive. While API integration can be challenging with some third-party tools, Microsoft's built-in features facilitate seamless communication. I have found it relatively easy to triage and integrate Microsoft systems with Rapid7 MDR. In terms of digital forensics and incident response included in the MDR service, my experience is that it is not very robust. We lack a dedicated forensic team, which is essential for thorough investigation. Rapid7 has introduced honeypots, which is an encouraging feature, but it is not a comprehensive solution such as those offered by competitors, such as Palo Alto's Unit 42. Apart from forensics, I believe Rapid7 MDR should introduce more forensic services. Another area to improve is the active platform's handling of on-premises tools versus cloud-based tools. We prefer on-premises options for data security, and we find limitations in features compared to cloud-based tools, concerning data access and privacy controls.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overwatch is the most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete."
"Comparing the stability of the solution to other similar products it is at the top."
"Falcon's threat intel is strong, and the solution allows our customers to automate their site intelligence. We can integrate Falcon X with the other platforms we use, like FireEye, Insight, Cybertech, and Kaspersky."
"The most valuable feature is the Managed Detection and Response."
"The solution is suitable for large size companies, it scales well."
"The most valuable feature is that it has a zero-day approach. It does not work with the signature itself. It looks into what is happening on an endpoint and protects you better against threats that are not yet known but are captured in a signature. It provides far better detection than when it is only signature-based. You get much quicker protection against any new threat. This is the most important feature of the CrowdStrike solution."
"It is very easy to manage the licenses centrally because these are cloud licenses. There is no need for manual data reports."
"It has good visibility, works well, and it is fast."
"The benefits that came with Rapid7 MDR is the analysis we are getting now, which is quite useful."
"The main benefits that Rapid7 MDR provides for me as an end-user are the security and that they are available 24 hours a day, always."
"From my perspective, Rapid7 MDR is a really good product that is easy to implement and use."
"The features of Rapid7 MDR that I find most effective for threat detection are the threat intelligence capabilities because it already collects many vulnerabilities and exploitations, as well as the configuration of network devices."
"The enrichment that Rapid7 MDR generates for the client is greater than with other tools, and this has had a big impact."
"The product allows us to customize our alerts."
"We've filled in crucial gaps we had with our previous solution. This was a key factor in choosing Rapid7 during the selection process. The ROI is already starting to show, too."
"Once we introduced Rapid7 MDR along with their vulnerability assessment tool, IVM, we transitioned from using Qualys and Tenable, which are top-tier tools in the market, because the management tool from Rapid7 allows us to access a variety of vulnerabilities in real time to fix them effectively."
 

Cons

"Occasionally, navigating it to try to find what you want can be challenging because there is so much information there."
"The solution is costlier compared to other solutions, which may be a concern for price-sensitive customers."
"Their endpoint solution is excellent. But I would like to see them improve their HDR, as well as their DLP (Data Loss Prevention)."
"I have found customer support to be fairly good but it could be quicker."
"The improvements needed for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete are in the way the agent updates. The overall management of endpoints needs to be better."
"The one issue with Falcon Complete is that it can't be run manually if you find any viruses or malicious files in a post."
"What could be improved in CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is the threat hunting feature and the insights it provides, in particular, the variable analysis feature. Protection against zero-day threats and sandboxing could also be improved in CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. If you compare it with other solutions, it can go head-to-head, but the features I mentioned still need improvement."
"CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is not providing application control. This is a very useful feature in any endpoint security because if you want to block any malicious activity of any particular application, you can not block it in this solution. However, you are able to block hashes, but not executable files or processes. Additionally, this solution does not provide a user risk score. These are two areas that CrowdStrike Falcon Complete can improve on in the future."
"Evaluating the customer service and technical support teams of Rapid7 MDR, I would rate them a six out of ten."
"There are potential improvements in reports and dashboards."
"The price of Rapid7 MDR could definitely be lower, as these are expensive systems, especially if you have the MDR."
"Rapid7 MDR is currently weak in AI solutions and intelligence, which is concerning."
"We cannot allow it to go outside because we do not have that level of trust at the moment."
"The product should provide full transparency in security operations."
"There are still a couple of areas where Rapid7 MDR can be improved. The visibility of the dashboard should be improved, and faster threat detection can also be enhanced."
"AI is present, and I think Rapid7 MDR could add good reporting, more reporting, and perhaps more templates in the future to make the product even better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licenses are sold per user."
"The solution needs to have human involvement, they could improve by having more automation where the solution can take the necessary action on time and more accurately."
"Its licenses are expensive for small-scale companies."
"While the cost is relatively high, it is justified by the value it brings."
"We have a yearly license, and it could be cheaper."
"The price is okay, although you're not going to get away cheap when it comes to security."
"It is not cheap, and it is not overpriced. It positions itself in the upper half of pricing in the market. You can find a product that claims to do the same and is super cheap, but it'll be not at all good. You can find something that says it does everything in the world, and it is the best thing since sliced bread, but it would be incredibly expensive. Falcon Complete is neither of those. It is always best to go somewhere in the middle, but it is not in the middle. It is in the upper half. So, it is by no means cheap, but it is worth it. Its pricing is well fixed. Given what you get in return, you wouldn't feel bad paying for it. They have a great licensing model. You can add extra bells and whistles if you want. There is that ability to reduce the price by turning off certain features if you wish."
"The pricing is a little bit expensive for our region."
"The product is not overly priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise33
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete?
The cost is not reasonable and should be more cost-efficient. From an enterprise level perspective, it should be reduced by approximately 20 to 25%.
What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Falcon Complete?
Sometimes we are facing performance issues with the end-user systems, and sometimes it is blocking a few of our applications, which we later resolve with the team. Recently, we were having our call...
What is your primary use case for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete?
We switched from Trend Micro products to CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR. Previously, our internal team was managing Trend Micro, but there were some gaps in managing it. We have now selected Crowd...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 MDR?
The setup cost is reasonable and not so expensive. It is simple and straightforward.
What needs improvement with Rapid7 MDR?
There are multiple areas for improvement, especially regarding generative AI-related threats. Secondly, proxy communication happens through agentic AI, making it very difficult to identify whether ...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 MDR?
Our primary use cases focus on threat detection and network-related security concerns, with an emphasis on cybersecurity-related areas.
 

Also Known As

Falcon Complete
Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Palm Beach State College, Mercedes-AMG, Pokemon, Telstra, Goldman Sachs, Zebra
Landmark Health, NISC, Resimac, Starr Companies
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