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Fortra's Event Manager vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Event Manager
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
58th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rapid7 InsightIDR
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (20th), Threat Deception Platforms (5th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Fortra's Event Manager is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

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JensWolf - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 28, 2023
A solution that offers easy setup and deployment phases, along with great scalability and stability
I use Rapid7 InsightIDR to collect logs and information from throughout our company's entire IT environment The most valuable feature of the solution is the single pane of glass that allows me to see all the information in one spot. I can see at one spot to see all the information from all the…

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"It is a reasonably priced solution."
"The pricing and licensing are competitive."
"​Accurately predict your licensing counts as this is a subscription based product.​"
"Rapid7 InsightIDR is priced very well and is cost-effective."
"Rapid7 InsightIDR's pricing is reasonable."
"Rapid7 InsightIDR's pricing is reasonable but we have challenges with the Minimum Order Quantity. It is not reasonable for customers who have less than one hundred devices. If they can reduce Minimum Order Quantity, it is good. You have to pay around 5000-6000 dollars per year for the product. The pricing includes maintenance and support costs."
"Rapid7 InsightIDR charges us based on the endpoints we connect to."
"The pricing is good, and it is not very expensive."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
 

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What SOC product do you recommend?
For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is asking to miss details that are critical, and ending up a statistic. Also, rememb...
What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightIDR?
During simulations or demonstrations, the tool generates alerts, providing details such as the specific application, its origin, and potential threats. For instance, it can identify if an applicati...
 

Also Known As

Fortra's Powertech Event Manager, HelpSystems Powertech Event Manager, Powertech Event Manager
InsightIDR
 

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