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Exabeam vs Trellix Helix Connect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.3
Exabeam Fusion SIEM enhances anomaly detection with machine learning, benefiting financial institutions with cost savings, though pricing is unclear.
Sentiment score
5.2
Trellix Helix enhanced security, reduced costs, increased efficiency, minimized manual work, decreased downtime, and offered deeper security insights.
Exabeam offers more machine learning models that detect anomalies.
Analyst at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
We have seen a return on investment with Trellix Helix Connect, and we can share relevant metrics as we reduce the MTTD and MTTR and have KPIs indicating our ROI.
Presales Lead at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Exabeam's support is praised for responsiveness and expertise but criticized for delays and inadequate regional assistance.
Sentiment score
6.1
Trellix Helix Connect's support is generally responsive but varies in efficiency and access to experts, facing occasional delays.
Even with TAM support from Exabeam, many issues go unresolved.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I also had the chance to look at the documentation, and the documentation is good.
Solution Architect at CTC
The customer support for Trellix Helix Connect is well in Latin America because there are many people in the region, which enhances the experience.
Presales Lead at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
We experienced some challenges due to the ongoing transformation and fusion of McAfee and FireEye, but we are committed to improving response times.
Senior Value Engineering at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Exabeam is scalable and suitable for growing needs, despite some latency issues and varying user ratings from six to nine.
Sentiment score
7.3
Trellix Helix Connect scales well for medium to large enterprises but may be costly for smaller businesses.
Regarding Exabeam's scalability and how well it adapts to its customers' needs, I would rate it an eight.
Solution Architect at CTC
We support the largest companies in the world and can cater to large environments.
Senior Value Engineering at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Trellix Helix Connect's scalability is excellent as the solution has a library to make integrations with other brands.
Presales Lead at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Exabeam is stable and reliable, handling data well, though improvements are needed in patch application and scanning speed.
Sentiment score
7.8
Trellix Helix Connect is highly reliable with minimal downtime and manageable performance tweaks, rated nine to ten by users.
These problems were not frequent, and the last six to eight months have been stable.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Overall, I think Exabeam's stability level is good.
Solution Architect at CTC
The availability is high, which is critical for our customers who rely on a single panel of glass to operate.
Senior Value Engineering at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Trellix Helix Connect is very stable, and I have experienced almost no downtime or issues.
Presales Lead at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

<p>Exabeam faces issues with integration, support, UI usability, documentation, performance, staffing, and MITRE ATT&amp;CK coverage, impacting overall efficiency.</p>
Trellix Helix Connect needs interface enhancements, better integration, improved dashboards, and refined configuration to elevate user experience.
Exabeam's integration capabilities are not good, as Exabeam has a very limited number of integrations and no out-of-box integration.
Solution Architect at CTC
I have explored the SaaS version; it offers many new features.
Analyst at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Exabeam needs to improve its documentation and provide more customization for dashboards and case management.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We have just released the solutions to the market recently, making it a revolution in the cybersecurity sector.
Senior Value Engineering at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
The usability of hyperautomation is something to improve in the solution because it is expensive regarding the needed improvements.
Presales Lead at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Exabeam offers a flexible and reasonably priced model with competitive annual licensing, considered more affordable than Palo Alto.
Trellix Helix Connect's pricing is competitive yet high, with free use for FireEye users and discounts for bulk purchases.
It is not the cheapest, but also not the most expensive solution.
Senior Value Engineering at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Exabeam stands out for its user-friendly interface, automation, integration with AWS, and powerful machine learning for threat detection.
Trellix Helix Connect offers seamless integration, AI features, and fast incident response to enhance network security and threat management.
Exabeam's AI capabilities, like the natural language mode, convert natural language into Exabeam queries, enhancing ease of use.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The product offers useful features like the dashboard, timeline, and session views, which enhance our security tools.
Analyst at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Exabeam's UEBA is the most valuable feature that I have found so far.
Solution Architect at CTC
Trellix Helix, as an AI XDR platform, helps our organization by offering an extensive number of connectors for integration, enabling us to consolidate all information in a single dashboard.
Senior Value Engineering at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Exabeam
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
20th
Ranking in Security Incident Response
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (2nd), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (12th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (12th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (10th)
Trellix Helix Connect
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
19th
Ranking in Security Incident Response
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Exabeam is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Helix Connect is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trellix Helix Connect1.0%
Exabeam1.6%
Other97.4%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

DH
Solution Architect at CTC
Improved threat detection has provided clear user risk insights and streamlined incident response
Exabeam's UEBA is the most valuable feature that I have found so far. Exabeam's UEBA displays the type of description that it could show in a console regarding one particular user, the rating that it shows, and how vulnerable the user is, which is very good. Exabeam's automation for incident response is very good. The machine learning capabilities of Exabeam are also good.
reviewer2646834 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Lead at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Reduces detection and response times through automation and alert correlation
The best features that Trellix Helix Connect offers are SOAR, automation, hyperautomation, and the correlation of alerts and threat intelligence, for example, when the alerts cross through MITRE ATT&CK, which stand out most to me. Out of those features, automation, alert correlation, and threat intelligence have made my work easier and more effective as we integrate many cybersecurity solutions into the XDR and set up the use cases to reduce MTTD and MTTR from days to minutes. I would add that the level of integration with other brands is something that surprises me about the features of Trellix Helix Connect. Trellix Helix Connect has positively impacted my organization as it is the most important tool to provide MDR service to our clients, which has resulted in specific outcomes and improvements.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What are the biggest differences between Securonix UEBA, Exabeam, and IBM QRadar?
It mostly depends on your use-cases and environment. Exabeam and Securonix have a stronger UEBA feature set, friendlier GUI and are not licensed based on capacity (amount of logs and information in...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Exabeam Fusion SIEM?
I do not have much information about the pricing. However, I am aware that Exabeam is cheaper than Palo Alto based on discussions in meetings.
What needs improvement with Exabeam Fusion SIEM?
We use the on-prem Exabeam product and face limitations using the web UI and administration of custom models and rules. I have explored the SaaS version; it offers many new features. We are conside...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireEye Helix?
The price of Trellix Helix is competitive in the market. It is not the cheapest but also not the most expensive. As for additional costs beyond standard licensing fees, there are none.
What needs improvement with FireEye Helix?
To improve Trellix Helix Connect, I think it is possible to enhance the dashboard to share more information about the incidents. For example, if I want to check a MITRE technique, maybe it is neces...
What is your primary use case for FireEye Helix?
My main use case for Trellix Helix Connect is to provide an MDR service to our clients. We use Trellix Helix Connect to correlate the alerts and automate the response most often. For example, we us...
 

Also Known As

No data available
FireEye Helix, FireEye Threat Analytics
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Hulu, ADP, Safeway, BBCN Bank
Police Bank, Verisk Analytics, Teck Resources
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