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Darktrace vs IronNet Collective Defense Platform comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Darktrace
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
1st
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (11th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (6th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (11th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (11th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (4th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (4th), AI Observability (12th)
IronNet Collective Defense ...
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
18th
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
24th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Network Detection and Response (NDR) category, the mindshare of Darktrace is 12.8%, down from 21.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IronNet Collective Defense Platform is 1.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Detection and Response (NDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Darktrace12.8%
IronNet Collective Defense Platform1.5%
Other85.7%
Network Detection and Response (NDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Pasan Jayarathna - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Cyberwell Solution
Monitoring has improved data loss detection and now spots abnormal internal file transfers quickly
In my understanding, the best feature Darktrace offers is the identification of copying files, which acts as a DLP, and it is a main concern for companies because users sometimes copy data outside without knowing, especially those without a technical background. When I mention the DLP-like feature and file copying detection, the alerts have been very timely, as we get an alert within a couple of minutes, which is excellent. Even if some developers are working after hours and copying files, our SOC team detects this, and most of the time they call us so we can identify the users. The alerts are quite accurate and proactive.
it_user1468230 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder and CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy to use, stable, and easy to install
We use this solution for the Ministry of Defense and the special agencies It adds value to our existing platform, and therefore our system becomes more important for the customer. The most valuable feature is the ease of use and the full reach of services. It's pretty decent, and I don't see…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it does not require human intervention to eliminate a threat; it blocks everything automatically."
"Ability to see events and exactly what traffic or website the device had tried to connect to that raised the alert or issue."
"Darktrace is extremely stable."
"Darktrace provides better visibility into network risks, allowing you to take preemptive action against risky user behavior."
"It is very stable and easy to use."
"Darktrace's most valuable features are its dashboards and its ability to summarize huge amounts of information about threats and suspicious traffic."
"This solution can reduce the resources required to run a security operation center by two-thirds."
"The scalability of Darktrace is very high."
"It adds value to our existing platform, and therefore our system becomes more important for the customer."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use and the full reach of services."
 

Cons

"The pricing needs improvement."
"This is quite an expensive product so the pricing is something that can be improved."
"As of now, I feel Darktrace can be improved to better detect end device activities, such as laptops or desktops, to bind it with our network."
"The pricing model is a little too high and could be more flexible."
"It could build in integrations for some complementary products, but it has an assistant plugin so this is not really a big deal."
"I would like to see more protection in the endpoint. Especially because we have a lot of people using VPNs. If they would improve end point security, it would give more control there."
"Darktrace requires numerous configurations. It would be beneficial if the configuration could be made simpler."
"The solution would benefit from automation. Currently, you have to know what you are searching for."
"I would like to see it integrate with third-party systems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is about $6,000 per quarter."
"The product is expensive."
"The pricing is quite high, estimated at around $350,000 per year."
"The tool's pricing is costly."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The cost of the solution can be reduced to make it more appealing to customers."
"The pricing is subscription-based and it is high."
"The price of the solution is not cheap. It is not a one-time purchase, there is a subscription that needs to be paid every one to five years depending on your choice. It is expensive but you can reduce the price by only using the services that you want."
"Licensing costs are yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise29
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Also Known As

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IronDefense, Iron Dome, Cyber Operations Center
 

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Sample Customers

Irwin Mitchell, Open Energi, Wellcome Trust, FirstGroup plc, Virgin Trains, Drax, QUI! Group, DNK, CreaCard, Macrosynergy, Sisley, William Hill plc, Toyota Canada, Royal British Legion, Vitol, Allianz, KKR, AIRBUS, dpd, Billabong, Mclaren Group.
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