Elastic Security vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

Elastic and Rapid7 are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Elastic is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.5, while Rapid7 is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.8. Elastic holds a 3.8% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Rapid7’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Elastic users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

Elastic Security

Read 66 Elastic Security reviews

11,426 Views
7,084 Comparison Views

86% willing to recommend

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Read 32 Rapid7 InsightIDR reviews

6,954 Views
3,407 Comparison Views

96% willing to recommend

Elastic Security

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Rapid7 InsightIDR and Elastic Security are both powerful cybersecurity solutions. Rapid7 InsightIDR offers notable benefits in support and ease of deployment, while Elastic Security excels in features and overall value, despite a potentially higher price point.

Features: Rapid7 InsightIDR is praised for robust incident detection and response capabilities. Users value its automated threat detection and customizable dashboards. Elastic Security stands out with comprehensive search and analytics functionalities, providing detailed security monitoring. Differences are evident as Elastic Security offers deeper data analytics, making it superior for users requiring extensive monitoring.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest Rapid7 InsightIDR could benefit from enhanced integration with third-party tools and more customizable alerts. Elastic Security reviews indicate a need for improved ease of use and better documentation. Rapid7 needs stronger integration features, while Elastic Security requires enhancements in usability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Rapid7 InsightIDR is noted for a straightforward deployment process and highly responsive customer support. Elastic Security, while offering good deployment flexibility, sometimes requires more technical expertise, and users feel customer service can be inconsistent. Therefore, Rapid7 InsightIDR is favored for ease of deployment and superior customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Rapid7 InsightIDR users find the setup cost reasonable and appreciate the ROI in quicker threat responses. Elastic Security may have a steeper learning curve, but users feel the comprehensive features justify the investment. While Rapid7 InsightIDR is seen as cost-effective, Elastic Security is perceived as offering higher value despite potentially higher costs.

To learn more, read our detailed Elastic Security vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR Report (Updated: January 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Elastic Security vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR

January 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 881,733 peers since 2012

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

Elastic Security

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

5th

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

14th

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

8th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Log Management (9th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (5th)

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

14th

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

23rd

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

18th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (8th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Elastic Security is 3.8%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.1%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Elastic Security	3.8%
Rapid7 InsightIDR	2.1%
Other	94.1%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Laurentiu Popescu

Chief Product Officer at ClusterPower

Has improved threat detection with deep log analysis and streamlined investigation workflows

The most useful features I find in Elastic Security are the forensic ones that allow us to carry deeper analysis into the logs for in-depth investigations, and the dashboards, with the reporting dashboard being quite user-friendly. Elastic Security is quite good at identifying threats, as it is part of the deep investigation tool that I mentioned before. Unless we need to look further into a certain log, we can carry out a deeper analysis and forensics on those particular logs. I can assess the impact of Elastic Security's real-time data analysis on our threat response efficiency as working pretty good. We are looking for real-time analysis because we have a continuous inflow of logs from different sources: from our cloud, from Active Directory, from our network. So it works pretty well.

Read full review

SohailHyder

Head Of Cyber Security at Super Secure

Has supported compliance needs for mid-sized organizations but lacks customization and advanced integration

If we pitch Rapid7 InsightIDR against solutions such as SIEMs from Splunk or LogRhythm, it is not as customizable as a SIEM solution is. This is where it can improve if we keep in front the feature sets of a complete SIEM solution. Most common in the market is QRadar, but it is depleting now. It has been taken over by some other products such as Splunk and LogRhythm. If we compare these things with Rapid7 InsightIDR, then there are definitely some gaps that need to be filled. Data retention is also one concern because Rapid7 InsightIDR is cloud-based and operates on a subscription model. Whatever data you want to retain, it has to be paid for separately or it has a cost. Other solutions that are on-premises can have their own infrastructure or they provide some data retention for a month or in some capacity-wise, they provide that solution to them which makes them more attractive.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We've found the initial setup to be quite straightforward."

"It can handle millions of loads at a time, and you can always use the filters to find exactly what you are looking for and detect errors in every log message you are searching for, basically."

"The most valuable feature is the search function, which allows me to go directly to the target to see the specific line a customer is searching for."

"The scalability is good. It can be scaled easily in the production environment."

"What customers found most valuable in Elastic Security feature-wise is the search capability, in particular, the way of writing the search query and the speed of searching for results."

"The solution's most valuable features are anomaly detection and connectivity reporting."

"One of the most valuable features of this solution is that it is more flexible than AlienVault."

"It's very customizable, which is quite helpful."

More Elastic Security pros

"We were able to identify criminals attempting to login from China and put a stop on their IP locations."

"Dashboards, including the main screen, provide much-needed information at a glance, without hours of coding and sifting through logs to find it. In case of an actual security incident, I have faith that insightIDR has retained all logs in a secure manner that prevents log tampering as well."

"The log aggregation and storage provided by InsightIDR has shown no issues with scalability; aggregating over one hundred millions events daily."

"Intelligent alerting to avoid the common problem of alert fatigue associated with traditional SIEMs."

"I like the tool's user analysis feature."

"The UI is very good."

"I like that it's a cloud-based solution."

"Integration with threat modeling from the Metasploit and InsightIDR repositories."

More Rapid7 InsightIDR pros

Cons

"We're using the open-source edition, for now, I think maybe they can allow their OLED plugin to be open source, as at the moment it is commercialised."

"I would like the process of retrieving archived data and viewing it in Kibana to be simplified."

"One limitation of Elastic Security is that it does not have built-in workflows for all tasks. For example, if you need a workflow for compliance, you will need to create a custom workflow."

"This type of monitoring is not very mature just yet. We need more real-time information in a way that's easier to manage."

"I want to find an automatic security system in the tool, like a SOAR solution. I am looking forward to seeing a SOAR system in the tool."

"Authentication is not a default in Kibana. We need to have another tool to have authentication and authorization. These two should be part of Kibana."

"We set up a cron job to delete old logs so that we wouldn't hit a disk space issue. Such a feature should be available in the UI, where old logs can be deleted automatically. (Don’t know if this feature is already there)."

"Elastic Security consumes a lot of resources, requiring a substantial deployment setup."

More Elastic Security cons

"The dashboard is an area that could be simplified."

"Customised alert recipients need to be added to allow better first-line action and quicker response. Configurable honeypots would be a welcome addition."

"Needs a better ability to customize the check within the console."

"The ability to tune the collector for custom logs would greatly help."

"The solution needs improvement in threat intelligence. Increasing the depth of intelligence to help users understand more about threats is a possibility. My suggestion is to expand access to other websites or resources."

"There is a future in AI with Rapid7, however, it is not fully operated. There are certain limitations with Rapid7 that I am working on."

"The product allows us to make only 30 custom rules."

"There are certain limitations with Rapid7 that I am working on."

More Rapid7 InsightIDR cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is fine. Its licensing works on a yearly basis. We have to renew the license every year. I also have a good experience with Darktrace. When we buy Darktrace, we get training free of cost, which is not there in Elastic. We have to pay extra for training. There is certainly room for improvement."

"Elastic Security is free to use."

"The tool's pricing is flexible and comes at unit cost. You don't have to pay for everything."

"It is easy to deploy, easy to use, and you get everything you need to become operational with it, and have nothing further to pay unless you want the OLED plugin."

"The product offers an amazing pricing structure. Price-wise, the product is very competitive."

"The price is reasonable. It probably costs the same as ArcSight and LogRhythm SIEM. FortiSIEM might cost less than Elastic Security. There are no hidden or additional costs."

"The solution is free."

"The pricing is in the middle. I think it is not an expensive experience if we compare it with big names, for example, QRadar, and also Oxide. I think Elastic Security is quite cheap. I would rate the pricing of this solution a five out of ten."

More Elastic Security pricing and cost advice

"Licensing is straightforward. If, for some reason, you don’t meet the minimum licensing requirements, there is a third-party managed service that can help."

"Accurately predict your licensing counts as this is a subscription based product."

"It is on a yearly basis. For our own company, for about 250 users, it was 16,000 euros a year."

"The team is very willing to work with companies. My suggestion is to call the Rapid7 sales department and see how they can help."

"The pricing and licensing are competitive."

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

"Licensing is by endpoint and amount of retention time (at least ours is). Default retention was one year, but we are able to push the retention further if needed. There's also a provide-your-own-S3 option for longer retention if you don't want to pay for the additional retention years in your Rapid7 agreement."

"The pricing of the solution depends on the user. But there is a yearly licensing cost."

More Rapid7 InsightIDR pricing and cost advice

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

881,733 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	40
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

Datadog vs ELK: which one is good in terms of performance, cost and efficiency?

With Datadog, we have near-live visibility across our entire platform. We have seen APM metrics impacted several times lately using the dashboards we have created with Datadog; they are very good c...

See all answers

What do you like most about Elastic Security?

Elastic provides the capability to index quickly due to the reverse indexes it offers. This data is crucial as it contains critical information. The reverse index allows fast data indexing because ...

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Elastic Security?

I am satisfied with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing cost. It is a pure 10.

See all answers

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...

See all answers

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...

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightIDR?

The product pricing is very cheap.

See all answers

Comparisons

Wazuh vs Elastic Security

Compared 10% of the time

Splunk Enterprise Security vs Elastic Security

Compared 6% of the time

IBM Security QRadar vs Elastic Security

Compared 6% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Elastic Security

Compared 4% of the time

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Elastic Security

Compared 4% of the time

More Elastic Security Competitors

Rapid7 InsightVM vs Rapid7 InsightIDR

Compared 5% of the time

Microsoft Sentinel vs Rapid7 InsightIDR

Compared 5% of the time

Splunk Enterprise Security vs Rapid7 InsightIDR

Compared 5% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Rapid7 InsightIDR

Compared 4% of the time

Darktrace vs Rapid7 InsightIDR

Compared 3% of the time

More Rapid7 InsightIDR Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Elastic Security

February 2026

Download Elastic Security product report

Buyer's Guide

Rapid7 InsightIDR

January 2026

Download Rapid7 InsightIDR product report

Also Known As

Elastic SIEM, ELK Logstash

InsightIDR

Overview

Elastic Security is a robust, open-source security solution designed to offer integrated threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities across an organization's entire digital estate. Part of the Elastic Stack (which includes Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana), Elastic Security leverages the power of search, analytics, and data aggregation to provide real-time insight into threats and vulnerabilities. It is a comprehensive platform that supports a wide range of security needs, from endpoint protection to cloud and network security, making it a versatile choice for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

Elastic Security combines the features of a security information and event management (SIEM) system with endpoint protection, allowing organizations to detect, investigate, and respond to threats in real time. This unified approach helps reduce complexity and improve the efficiency of security operations.

Additional offerings and benefits:

The platform utilizes advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and anomaly detection to identify threats and suspicious activities.
It offers extensive integration options with other tools and platforms, facilitating a more cohesive and comprehensive security ecosystem.
With Kibana, users gain access to powerful visualization tools and dashboards that provide real-time insight into security data.

Finally, Elastic Security benefits from a global community of users who contribute to its threat intelligence, helping to enhance its detection capabilities. This collaborative approach ensures that the solution remains on the cutting edge of cybersecurity, with up-to-date information on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Elastic

Parsing hundreds of trivial alerts. Managing a mountain of data. Manually forwarding info from your endpoints. Forget that. InsightIDR instantly arms you with the insight you need to make better decisions across the incident detection and response lifecycle, faster.

Rapid7

Sample Customers

Texas A&M, U.S. Air Force, NuScale Power, Martin's Point Health Care

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

Buyer's Guide

Elastic Security vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR

January 2026

Free Report: Elastic Security vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR

Find out what your peers are saying about Elastic Security vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR and other solutions. Updated: January 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

881,733 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our Elastic Security vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR report.

See our list of best Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) vendors, best Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) vendors, and best Extended Detection and Response (XDR) vendors.

We monitor all Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.