Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) vs NetWitness NDR comparison

datto and NetWitness are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. datto is ranked #47, while NetWitness is ranked #59. datto holds a 1.1% mindshare in EDR, compared to NetWitness’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of datto users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of NetWitness users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

NetWitness NDR and Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) are contending network defense solutions. Users feel NetWitness NDR offers superior support and integration options, whereas Datto EDR's feature set and performance make it a compelling choice despite higher costs.

Features: NetWitness NDR is praised for its comprehensive threat detection, network visibility, and advanced analytics. It also has packet capture capabilities which many users find valuable. Datto EDR receives high marks for its endpoint protection, ease of use, and automation features. Users appreciate Datto's robust endpoint defense mechanisms and intuitive management.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest that NetWitness NDR could benefit from enhanced alerting capabilities, better reporting, and a less steep learning curve. For Datto EDR, users recommend improving integration with other tools, enhancing remediation processes, and ensuring better synchronization during updates. Although both solutions have areas for growth, NetWitness's complexity is a more common concern among users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetWitness NDR is considered challenging to deploy, requiring significant technical expertise. Its customer service is well-regarded but often noted as slow to respond. Datto EDR deployment is straightforward, making it accessible for teams with varying technical backgrounds. Datto's customer support is consistently highlighted for its responsiveness. Users generally find Datto EDR more user-friendly in terms of both deployment and support.

Pricing and ROI: NetWitness NDR is viewed as expensive with a good ROI due to its extensive capabilities but can be cost-prohibitive for smaller organizations. Datto EDR's pricing is higher but is justified by users due to its effective endpoint protection and ease of integration, resulting in a solid ROI. Users lean towards Datto EDR for better value despite its higher price point.

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.7%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is 1.1%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetWitness NDR is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.7%
Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)	1.1%
NetWitness NDR	1.0%
Other	94.2%

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

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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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reviewer2406663

Director at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Effective risk response, easy deployment, and enhanced security

They use Datto EDR as part of the solutions that we supply Datto EDR has helped reduce overall security incident costs by fifteen percent. The ease of deployment has been good, and the responsiveness of the application to risks has been quite effective. The inclusion of web filtering would be…

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reviewer1799727

Manager, IT Security Operations at a non-profit with 11-50 employees

Reliable and good support but can be expensive

I have no real complaints about the solution. Threat detection could be better. They need to enhance their threat intelligence feeds. We would like to have more IOCs or more trade intelligence to not only rely on the intelligence of the engineer in charge but to have some threat intelligence and some seeds of IOCs and to have the host have some artificial intelligence to reduce the number of false positives. I don't see this solution being very scalable. The solution is pricey.

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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 most valuable aspect of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks for me is its integration with AI detection, where we get to know the behavioral detection based on users, traffic patterns, and different services that we consume."

"If any application performs suspicious activities, such as changing registries or modifying other applications, Cortex XDR detects and blocks the entire application."

"Palo Alto is one of the tech vendors that always provides top-of-the-line products."

"Palo Alto is the best security solution in the market."

"Its interface and pricing are most valuable, and it is better than other vendors in terms of security."

"One of the main benefits of the solution is its intelligence to correlate the events into an incident."

"One of the things that I enjoy the most is using policy extensions. It's like having host firewalls to control USB connections. I think it's a wonderful tool to restrict use when connecting to our computers. Another important tool is Home Insights. That is an add-on to the Cortex solution. I like that because we can see all the vulnerabilities in the environment and control what assets are connected to our network."

"Cortex XDR lets us manage several clients from the same console, and its endpoint defense is more advanced than traditional antivirus."

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"Datto Endpoint Detection and Response is a perfect product for endpoint security."

"The most valuable feature of Datto EDR is the visibility of the endpoints."

"The insight that the solution provides is the most valuable aspect. The security scanning they do is excellent."

"The ease of deployment has been good."

"The most valuable feature of RSA NetWitness Network is the single unified dashboard from which you can manage all the different products of RSA. Additionally, the integration with native applications is good."

"I would highly recommend the solution. Just go ahead and get it."

"The most valuable feature is the way it captures the traffic, and it contains every detail of the communication."

"Technical support is knowledgeable."

"The solution is scalable; it creates 3,000 lab logs per second, and I think the solution is suitable for large companies or medium to large companies."

"I would recommend others to use RSA NetWitness Endpoint at this time because they have evolved from an MD to an EDR solution to an XDR solution."

"NetWitness Endpoint has enabled us to detect attacks that bypass the first stage of cybersecurity, like zero-day and advanced attacks."

"The stability of the RSA NetWitness Endpoint is very good."

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Cons

"Data privacy is a matter of concern. You have to be careful with data privacy, it can be sensitive and Cortex can have most of your access."

"In reporting they should have a customizable dashboard due to the fact that C-level people don't like reporting to the IT department. They prefer to have a real-time dashboard. That kind of dashboard needs to have various customizations."

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

"It's more focused on network communication. If a customer wants to increase the level of protection and start working with documents, it's impossible to integrate these features into the system. It's more of a communication-oriented system than a content security-oriented system."

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

"Fine-tuning the detection policy requires experience because the policy is very complex in Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, and we get high false positive alerts."

"Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR does not detect malicious activity like in other anti-virus solutions like Trend Micro and Windows with Cisco."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks can improve mobile integration to allow access to the console."

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"The solution could improve by having more deployment methods."

"The deployment of the solution right now is terrible. We find it to be very bad. It could be improved enormously."

"The solution should allow the automation of playbooks."

"The inclusion of web filtering would be good."

"I don't see this solution being very scalable."

"The threat intelligence could improve in RSA NetWitness Endpoint."

"When analyzing something, you have to click several times. It requires a lot of effort to find something."

"The problem with this product is that it's a bit slow."

"RSA NetWitness Endpoint is a scalable solution. However, the problem which we normally face is in terms of the migration of the solution."

"We would like to see the hunting and investigation features of this solution improved, in order to provide better visibility of issues."

"RSA NetWitness Network could improve on integration with non-native application integration."

"The contamination feature could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."

"The cost depends on your chosen license type, like Pro or other licenses."

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

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

"It's about $55 per license on a yearly basis."

"We pay about $50,000 USD per year for a bundle that includes Cortex XDR."

"I am using the Community edition."

"It is cost-effective compared to similar solutions. It fits for the small businesses through to the big businesses."

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"There is an annual license to use this solution. The price of the solution can be expensive depending on the company."

"Datto Endpoint Detection and Response is not an expensive solution."

"The cost depends on the number of endpoints that you want to monitor, but it is not expensive."

"We are on a three-year contract to use RSA NetWitness Network."

"It is an expensive product."

"It is highly scalable. It can be bought based on your requirements."

"The price of the solution depends on the environment. If the environment is large then it will cost more. However, the larger the environment with more endpoints, you will receive an increased discount. If the environment is very small, then you might think it is expensive. It is always better to buy in bulk to receive a discount. The minimum number of assets is usually 500, with discounts on 1000 and 2000."

"With RSA, there is flexibility in choosing the service, products, and the range that meets your requirement, as well as they are flexible in terms of pricing."

"They can easily adjust if you have the requirements which are required. If you have a budget cut or a budget constraint, they can bend."

"NetWitness Endpoint is less costly than its competitors, but it offers fewer features."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

14%

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Retailer

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

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Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	54

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infocyte HUNT?

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What needs improvement with Infocyte HUNT?

The inclusion of web filtering would be good.

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What is your primary use case for Infocyte HUNT?

They use Datto EDR as part of the solutions that we supply.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Infocyte HUNT

RSA ECAT, NetWitness Network

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.

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Datto Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) offers comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities, specifically designed to protect endpoints from potential threats. With features like real-time monitoring and automated threat response, it provides essential protection for IT infrastructures.

Datto EDR delivers an integrated approach to endpoint security, focusing on detecting threats in real time and providing automated response mechanisms. It efficiently safeguards systems by leveraging advanced threat intelligence and analytics. This EDR solution is instrumental for IT professionals seeking robust endpoint protection and seamless integration with existing systems, promoting a proactive security posture.

What Are the Key Features of Datto Endpoint Detection and Response?

Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously checks endpoints for suspicious activity.
Automated Threat Response: Instantly reacts to identified threats to minimize risk.
Threat Intelligence: Utilizes advanced data to preemptively manage threats.
Seamless Integration: Easily connects with current IT environments for smooth operation.

What Benefits and ROI Should Be Expected?

Enhanced Security: Protects against threats efficiently, reducing potential breach costs.
Time Savings: Automation reduces manual intervention, saving valuable time.
Cost-Effective: Lower overhead by minimizing security breaches and recovery efforts.
Improved Resilience: Strengthens defenses, ensuring business continuity.

Datto EDR implementation is prevalent in sectors like healthcare and finance, where security and compliance are critical. Its ability to integrate with industry-specific IT systems makes it a preferred choice to safeguard sensitive data and maintain operational integrity.

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NetWitness NDR provides robust network security features, offering full visibility and effective incident response. Its seamless integration and user-friendly interface support malware detection and real-time threat tracking.

NetWitness NDR stands out for its comprehensive traffic details and compatibility across operating systems. It features a unified dashboard and lightweight installation, making it user-friendly without IT support. The system supports orchestration features and user behavior analytics. While deployment is somewhat modular and complex, it serves well for network security, malware analysis, and digital forensics. NetWitness integrates smoothly with third-party apps using its intuitive API, though improvements could be made in areas like SOAR integration, hunting features, and scalability, alongside addressing pricing and licensing complexities.

What are NetWitness NDR's Key Features?

Full Visibility: Offers comprehensive insight into network activities.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and management.
Real-Time Threat Tracking: Enables quick detection and action against threats.
Seamless Integration: Works easily with external applications and systems.
Unified Dashboard: Provides one-stop access to all security metrics.

What Benefits Should Users Look For?

Effective Malware Detection: Identifies and mitigates threats efficiently.
Flexible Deployment: Adapts to both on-premises and IT security needs.
Comprehensive Analytics: Offers detailed traffic and behavior analysis.
Ease of Use: Minimal need for IT support.

Banks and telecom companies utilize NetWitness NDR for detecting indicators of compromise, analyzing intrusion history, and providing risk scores. It functions as both a SIEM tool and a network forensic instrument, proving essential for sectors focused on network security and threat prevention.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Check Point Software, PwC, Grant Thornton, AT&T, DHL, U.S. Department of Defense

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