ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 vs IBM Security QRadar comparison

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ExtraHop Networks and IBM are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.5, while IBM is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. ExtraHop Networks holds a 1.2% mindshare in XDR, compared to IBM’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 8, 2026

IBM Security QRadar and ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 compete in cybersecurity monitoring and analytics. IBM Security QRadar excels in SIEM capabilities, whereas ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has an edge in real-time threat detection with network insights.

Features: IBM Security QRadar offers robust centralized log management, automated threat detection, and effective machine learning for event correlation. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 excels in packet-level analysis without the need for agents, quick real-time threat detection with machine learning, and deep network traffic insights.

Room for Improvement: IBM Security QRadar could improve by simplifying its integration and user experience, enhancing support for more advanced threat intelligence. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 could benefit from better enhancement in application network performance monitoring, more detailed device context awareness, and expanding integration capabilities with business-critical platforms.

Ease Of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offers seamless cloud-based deployment with quick integration and excellent support. IBM Security QRadar provides customizable on-premises solutions, which may take longer to set up but allow greater configuration precision, backed by comprehensive customer support.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Security QRadar offers a scalable and cost-effective solution with strong ROI due to its configurability and comprehensive log management features. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360, while potentially higher in cost, justifies this with superior real-time analytics and network visibility, delivering significant value for organizations prioritizing advanced threat detection.

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 4.7%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security QRadar is 3.5%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	4.7%
IBM Security QRadar	3.5%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360	1.2%
Other	90.6%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Umair Shahid

Senior Network Consultant at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Improved threat detection has transformed our investigation speed and network visibility

In terms of improvement for ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360, I highly suggest, first, that the integration capabilities be further enhanced, perhaps with SIEM and SOAR solutions and firewall management platforms. Second, some of the alert accuracy can be improved and simplified, since there are sometimes false positives. Lastly, dashboard customization could be more flexible, allowing engineers to create role-based dashboards rather than just application-based ones. I would say scalability is another area worth considering for ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360, particularly in large enterprise environments such as ours. As the network grows across data centers, cloud platforms, and distributed infrastructure, the platform needs to scale efficiently without compromising packet capture analytics or detection performance. I would also like to see simpler capacity planning and, if possible, more flexible hardware expansion and improved visibility into appliance resource utilization.

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HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Have managed daily asset and alert monitoring effectively but have encountered limitations with manual processes and interface usability

It's still very manual and doesn't work on its own. It's still in an early stage and not on par where we can consider it a really successful detection system. The accuracy is not there. The UI could be better when compared to Sentinels where we can use flags and tagging. It could be much more user-friendly. IBM Security QRadar has all features and is fully competitive with other SIEM tools, but when it comes to user-friendliness, a new user takes time to get used to it. More intuitive, user-friendly interfaces and more helpful documentation would be beneficial. The query searching and data fetching could be faster. In large to very large organizations with around 5,000 or 6,000 assets or beyond, even with proper configurations and RAM and hardware backing up, the query is fairly slow.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution allows control over the user and his machine through Cortex XDR security policies."

"Threat identification and detection are the most valuable features of this solution."

"From a single pane of glass, you can easily manage all of your endpoints."

"One thing that I like about Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, it is detecting all the suspicious or malicious binaries, and it has integration with Palo Alto Firewall."

"It is a simple platform to use."

"The biggest positive impact I see from Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is a significant reduction in the number of people required to manage it."

"Cortex XDR is stable, offering high quality and reliable performance."

"The stability of this product is very good."

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"It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for network security and management."

"Overall, I would say it is very valuable for real-time network visibility, behavior, and threat detection."

"Their technical support is more effective and of better quality than other competitors."

"ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has positively impacted my organization by helping us detect abnormal activity on our network that we could not detect through our SIEM or XDR platform."

"ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has undeniably improved our security posture, reduced manual investigation efforts, and facilitated fast threat detection mechanisms, which all help prevent costly potential breaches in enterprise environments."

"It is very easy to collect and handle data in ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud. Integration with Big Data is also easy. Many of our customers integrate it with Big Data platforms like Splunk or Elastic. It is also easy to handle and easy to understand."

"It is scalable."

"The tool's most valuable feature is real-time detection."

"From a sales perspective, IBM QRadar is very competitive when it comes to prices."

"It's a complete platform."

"It's a state-of-the-art product for security information and event management (SIEM)."

"Scalability is good because it is a cloud-based offering and a managed services offering solution, and the scalability is left for IBM to manage, so it's not a headache for us to manage."

"We were using a different solution, and we moved to QRadar; it has some more benefits than our previous solution, and we have totally transferred to QRadar now."

"The visibility it gives you into your infrastructure has been great, and the notifications it provides offer valuable information when something is happening in your blind spot."

"Our primary use case for the solution is providing visibility for what occurs in our security system and IT assets."

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Cons

"It's very time-consuming to log support issues and the people that answer the tickets aren't very knowledgeable."

"The technical support is not very good. I find the process difficult."

"The product's pricing could be better."

"If you compare it to SentinelOne, which has more functionalities and detection capabilities on an open platform, the pricing on SentinelOne is far more reasonable and cheaper than Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks."

"Every 30 or 40 days, there's a new version and we need to go and make sure our customer's laptops are upgraded."

"The solution should add unwanted malicious hash values to a block list so that whenever the action is triggered, it will automatically prevent the malicious content."

"There are some false positives. What our guys would have liked is that it would have been easier to manipulate as soon as they found a false positive that they knew was a false positive. How to do so was not obvious. Some people complained about it. The interface, the ESM, is not user-friendly."

"Cortex XDR could improve its sales support team, including better commission structures and referral programs."

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"They can include integration with SAP. Currently, no vendor provides network performance monitoring in the SAP market. It is a very big market. We have around 400 customers for SAP in Korea. In the USA, there are more than 10,000 customers."

"In terms of improvement for ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360, I highly suggest, first, that the integration capabilities be further enhanced, perhaps with SIEM and SOAR solutions and firewall management platforms."

"Their professional service can be improved."

"One challenge with ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is its pricing, which tends to be comparatively high in the marketplace."

"There needs to be more support."

"I would like to see ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 improved by integrating XDR features with NDR."

"A drawback includes bucket storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations."

"The threat detection needs improvement, they have many false positives."

"SOAR is what is expected the most from QRadar. They have something called SOAR Resilient, and it would be great if that gets induced in SIEM. IBM QRadar (as well as McAfee ESM) should have analytics platform integration. Currently, SIEMs don't have full-fledged integration with analytics where we are able to dump our data in SIEM, and the same data can be called from different analytics applications. We should be able to bring this data to a platform like Hadoop for big data and run the analytics there. Currently, people are seeing the past data and taking some actions in the present, but when it comes to analytics, there should be futuristic data where you can predict something out of your present and past data. Apart from that, I would like to see a full-fledged ITSM tool in QRadar. It sometimes has some technical issues that need to be checked. It requires a dedicated QRadar engineer to completely manage it. It has different module sets, such as event collector and event processor, and some technical glitches come in between. It takes the log but doesn't exactly process it in the way we want."

"GUI needs to be improved."

"It is not a reporting tool. It is the worst possible tool to ever expect any reporting."

"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the script which we have to create for custom actions. QRadar needs to improve that feature. Additionally, QRadar has to provide the playbooks designing features."

"The implementation and configuration are not easy."

"I don't look at only the features and benefits; I also look at the price. It is a bit expensive when compared with other solutions. It is expensive for specific deployment topologies, and the decision-makers go for alternatives like ArcSight. It should also have more AI features or capabilities for better threat intelligence. The more it uses machine learning, the better would be the dashboard, analytics, and other things."

"The Indian tech support is not helpful."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price was fine."

"Our customers have expressed that the price is high."

"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."

"The tool's price is moderate."

"I don't have any issues with the pricing. We are satisfied with the price."

"The cost of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is $55 to $90 USD per endpoint per month."

"The pricing is okay, although direct support can be expensive."

"I don't recall what the cost was, but it wasn't really that expensive."

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"When compared to other solutions, it aligns with the market average, indicating a competitive pricing level."

"The solution comes with a high price tag, while some of the competitors provide identical functionality in their offerings at no extra cost."

"As for licensing costs, I haven't seen the exact figures, but it is considered somewhat costly. On a scale from one to ten, where one is very expensive and ten is very cheap, I would rate it a six—it’s costly but worth the money."

"When it comes to the initial pricing there can be a huge discount from there side and also I think they are open to competing with other products."

"We pay approximately $40,000 to use the solution annually. This solution is a lot less expensive than Splunk."

"The solution is costly and the price differs depending on the vendor you use."

"It is very expensive."

"The pricing is higher but cheaper than others and there are no additional costs."

"The pricing is good."

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Comparison Review

Vinod Shankar

Manager, Enterprise Risk Consulting at a tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Jun 28, 2015

Qradar vs. ArcSight

Continuing with the SIEM posts we have done at Infosecnirvana, this post is a Head to head comparison of the two Industry leading SIEM products in the market – HP ArcSight and IBM QRadar Both the products have consistently been in the Gartner Leaders Quadrant. Both HP and IBM took over niche SIEM…

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

14%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

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Financial Services Firm

10%

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Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Small Business	50
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	57

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Questions from the Community

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What advice do you have for others considering ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?

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It mostly depends on your use-cases and environment. Exabeam and Securonix have a stronger UEBA feature set, friendli...

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I am overall satisfied with the licensing cost for IBM Security QRadar.

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Microsoft Sentinel vs IBM Security QRadar

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud, Reveal(X) Cloud

IBM QRadar, QRadar SIEM, QRadar UBA, QRadar on Cloud, IBM QRadar Advisor with Watson

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offers advanced network detection and response capabilities, designed to provide real-time situational awareness and threat detection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 enhances visibility into network activities, delivering comprehensive security insights. It uses high-speed data analysis to identify anomalous behaviors and potential threats, helping security teams respond effectively. With centralized visibility, it ensures quick detection and thorough investigation of threats within complex infrastructures, including cloud, edge, and on-premises environments.

What key features does ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offer?

Real-Time Threat Detection: Monitors network traffic in real-time for immediate threat identification.
Centralized Visibility: Offers a unified dashboard for observing activities across diverse environments.
Automated Response: Enables predefined actions to mitigate threats swiftly without manual intervention.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with tools for enhanced incident management.
Advanced Analytics: Utilizes machine learning to detect sophisticated threats promptly.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?

Improved Security Posture: Evidence of enhanced organizational security through faster threat detection and response.
Operational Efficiency: Reduction in time and effort for IT teams due to automated processes.
Scalability: Flexibility to expand with organizational growth and technology changes.
Cost-Effectiveness: Attractive pricing compared to functionality and outcomes offered.

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is implemented across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail, where robust security measures are paramount. In these sectors, the capabilities of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 align with the need for secure handling of sensitive data and compliance with industry regulations, providing valuable protection and detection capabilities.

ExtraHop Networks

IBM Security QRadar offers real-time threat detection, data correlation, and integration with third-party solutions, providing a user-friendly interface, scalability, and extensive reporting capabilities for SIEM needs.

IBM Security QRadar is designed for comprehensive security monitoring in diverse environments, aiding sectors like telecom and finance with advanced threat detection and breach management. It aggregates data and analyzes user behavior, while its customizable and out-of-the-box rules deliver robust security insights and vulnerability management. The platform seeks enhancements in integration, performance, and user interface, with a focus on AI and cloud service compatibility.

What are the most important features of IBM Security QRadar?

Real-time Threat Detection: Monitors and alerts on security incidents as they happen.
Data Correlation: Aggregates and connects disparate data sources for cohesive analysis.
Third-party Integration: Supports seamless interaction with other security tools.
Scalability: Grows with organizational needs without sacrificing performance.
Customizable Rules: Allows tailored security settings for specific requirements.

What benefits and ROI should be expected?

Enhanced Security Insights: Offers comprehensive coverage across environments.
Reduced False Positives: Minimizes unnecessary alerts, improving efficiency.
User-friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and analysis tasks.
Extensive Reporting Capabilities: Provides detailed insights for informed decision-making.
Compliance Focus: Assists in meeting regulatory standards effectively.

Telecom, finance, and cloud-based industries implement IBM Security QRadar for threat detection, compliance, and security monitoring. It is deployed for log collection and correlation, user behavior analytics, and ensuring secure data transfer and incident management, focusing on compliance and anomaly detection.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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Clients across multiple industries, such as energy, financial, retail, healthcare, government, communications, and education use QRadar.

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