ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 vs Forescout Platform comparison

ExtraHop Networks and Forescout are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #39, while Forescout is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3. ExtraHop Networks holds a 0.9% mindshare in XDR, compared to Forescout’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Forescout users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Forescout Platform and ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 both provide security and network monitoring solutions for enterprises. ExtraHop seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced threat detection capabilities, which many users find worth the investment.

Features: Forescout Platform offers comprehensive device visibility and allows robust controls which facilitate managing diverse devices in corporate networks. It also supports automated compliance and policy enforcement to ensure secure device connections. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 provides superior network traffic analysis, real-time threat detection, and advanced analytics, delivering deeper insights into security intelligence. Its machine learning capabilities effectively analyze large volumes of network data to identify anomalies.

Room for Improvement: Forescout could benefit from enhancing integration capabilities with third-party systems, improving user interface intuitiveness, and expanding its support for cloud environments. ExtraHop users suggest more flexibility in alert management customization, reducing the learning curve for new users, and expanding deployment options in hybrid environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Forescout is known for its straightforward initial deployment but can be challenging in complex configurations. It can enhance its customer support to address complex setup issues more effectively. ExtraHop offers seamless deployment processes and strong customer support, although its initial setup involves a learning curve. Its customer service is considered attentive and helpful, facilitating smoother long-term use.

Pricing and ROI: Forescout users report favorable setup costs but express concerns over quickly achieving expected ROI. Its pricing structure can benefit from more transparency to better align with user expectations. ExtraHop's pricing is perceived as premium; however, users find high satisfaction with its value and return on investment. ExtraHop users report substantial ROI due to its extensive feature set and performance, making the investment worthwhile.

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 4.9%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forescout Platform is 1.0%, up from 0.5% 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	4.9%
Forescout Platform	1.0%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360	0.9%
Other	93.2%

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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Maksym Toporkov

Head of Research And Development at Quipu GmbH

A competitive choice for network detection and response with exceptional user interface, ease of implementation and minimal false positives

The NDR feature analyzes network traffic, creating records with connection details. While these records offer insights, there's a limitation in investigating payloads directly. ExtraHop provides an option for an additional server to save payloads, but its temporary storage has constraints. Unlike some competitors, it lacks an automatic payload-saving feature for each detection, presenting an improvement opportunity. Suggested enhancement involves the main sensor prompting payload storage for specific detections, streamlining the investigation process, and contributing to a more efficient workflow. A drawback includes packet storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations.

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AshishKumar Rai

Security Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Comprehensive visibility has strengthened endpoint control and automated threat response across networks

When it comes to improving Forescout Platform, I have faced some issues recently, particularly with the switch integration part. When integrating a switch, it asks for the vendor type, and often it does not match. For example, one series of HP switches may not be found in that vendor list. This leads to frustration because you have to check again with different HP models, and once you integrate a switch, you cannot edit the vendor list without removing it. Other issues are being worked on, particularly related to switch integration. I believe they will be fixed in the next upgrade or patch fix. There are no major issues, but the configuration changes needed for the switch model are necessary, and I think it would help if during integration, an admin user could check the password or credential used, as they currently cannot see the password after it is entered and saved.

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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 feature is that you can select remote access of any machine for sandboxing."

"We can use Cortex XDR to get the entire graph of the incidents from source to destination, and we can take remedial action."

"If you are looking to deploy a security solution as a whole, this is a good option."

"The good thing about the product is that it's always scanning."

"Traps has drastically reduced our endpoint attack surface via advanced detection capabilities, sandboxing of never before seen programs, and by drastically limiting where executables can launch in the first place."

"Cortex covers everything I need. It's a perfect solution. Cortex provides a different level of visibility because it's an extended EDR, allowing you to grab logs from the network and firewalls. Palo Alto invented the concept of the extended EDR or XDR."

"It's a perfect solution. It integrates well into the environment."

"It blocks malicious files. It prevents attacks. It doesn't require many updates, it's a very light application."

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"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."

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

"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."

"We are provided with real-time visibility and control of devices accessing our network."

"Forescout Platform isn't cheap, but it's the best solution for the environment I'm dealing with."

"The actions that the agentless visibility, allow us to perform on the endpoint, are really amazing, especially in the way that it is done."

"The scalability is good."

"When users don't have the required updates, security patches, and antivirus, the tool blocks them from our network."

"The solution offers very good management; it allows for good detection of all the vendor products we have on-site."

"It allows for good detection of all the vendor products we have on-site."

"Ease of deployment There's a great support team that becomes actively engaged whenever we encounter issues. Their technical support is amazing. Good documentation is available. The product is stable. The solution is highly scalable. I recommend using the solution because it gives verified control over the environment. It has a great visibility feature."

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Cons

"The only issues that we have are, one the cost, two the dashboard is not very intuitive, even though you can drill down within the dashboard, we usually have to gather information from other sources to determine locations and if its a false positive."

"While using Cortex, I noticed some aspects that could be improved, such as increasing the synchronization speed between XDR and Xnor."

"There's an overall lack of features."

"When it comes to core analysis, and security analysis, Cortex needs to provide more information."

"It takes time to scan the servers and devices."

"The dashboard could use some significant improvement, just making it more useful with more information. It has a limited amount of information right now. It is customizable, but I'd love to see a better out-of-box dashboard."

"However, if you do not have Palo Alto in your environment, you are paying these additional services just for Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, so it is not a cost-effective solution."

"The tool needs to be improved in terms of integration and interface."

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"Their professional service can be improved."

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

"There needs to be more support."

"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."

"Battled with the use of SNMP v1 instead of v2c Direct web interface rather than installation of a client."

"Forescout Platform could improve the costs of integrations."

"The solution does have a bit of complexity, and there's some complexity in the deployment."

"JAVA memory management - leaving the app running for multiple days requires relaunch."

"Detection and control of Dual-Homed devices needs to be improved, as the product sometimes gives false positives."

"We experienced some detection issues when checking compliance for the Sophos agent."

"The biggest negative regarding Forescout is their support."

"It needs enhanced mobile support, but I have heard that this is coming."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription. This is attributed to OPEX savings, as security teams spent less time trying to identify and isolate malware for analysis as a result of a reduction in malware incidents, false positives, and breach avoidance."

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

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

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

"The pricing is a little high. It is per user per year."

"The pricing is a little bit on the expensive side."

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

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

"You can have a flexible license depending on your environment."

"They base the license on the number of devices, which is quite misleading."

"The solution is not priced low. There are no hidden costs."

"Forescout's pricing is noted for its attractiveness, with potential discounts depending on partnership levels."

"We need to pay for integration for each integration that we want to do and there is an additional license fee. This adds more costs. It is not something that anyone can afford. If you want to integrate this with a lot of other tools, it can be costly."

"The cost of licensing for this product is quite high, but this cost covers all the features of the solution so it is a single payment for the term that has been selected."

"It might not be the cheapest solution, but you get what you pay for."

"The ROI is priceless."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

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Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Government

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	47

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Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	44

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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

Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT

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

Cloud is where your business operates, where it innovates, how it enables employees, and how it connects with customers. Adversaries know this, and that's why attacks against cloud assets in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments are increasing. With Reveal(x) 360, you can mitigate the blast radius of advanced threats like ransomware and supply chain attacks with unified security across multicloud and hybrid environments in a single management pane.

ExtraHop Networks

Forescout Platform provides today’s busy enterprise organizations with policy and protocol management, workflow coordination, streamlining, and complete device and infrastructure visibility to improve overall network security. The solution also provides concise real-time intelligence of all devices and users on the network. Policy and protocols are delineated using gathered intelligence to facilitate the appropriate levels of remediation, compliance, network access, and all service operations. Forescout Platform is very flexible, integrates well with most of today’s leading network security products, and is a very cost-effective solution.

Forescout Platform Features

Real-time complete visibility: With Forescout eyeSight, each and every device is classified when any attempt to access your network has been made. This includes - but is not limited to - desktops, laptops, android devices, virtual machines, switches, VoIP phones, USB memory sticks, webcams, IoT devices, and more.
Policy-based and manual controls: In today’s busy robust environment, networks are continually changing; there are different types and amounts of devices connected, various software applications, network compliance requirements, and the constant potential for risk make managing an IT network a very daunting challenge. The Forescout Console is used to simplify the administration and management of important alerts, remediation, and access controls to keep the network secure.
Intuitive real-time dashboards: Forescout Dashboards, a component of Forescout WebClient, is a comprehensive web-based intelligence center that gives full visibility and real-time insight of the complete network using both out-of-the-box and user-created widgets. The dashboards are very intuitive and deliver robust, easy-to-understand information about device visibility, compliance, health monitoring, and more.
Advanced reporting capabilities: The Forescout Reports Plugin will generate numerous valuable reports indicating real-time and overall status information about endpoint compliance, device details, networks guests, protocols, and more. The reports help to ensure IT administrators, executives, security teams, and other important shareholders stay well-informed about all network activity at all times.
Comprehensive third-party overview: Forescout eyeExtend facilitates seamless information sharing with third-party vendors, networks, and IT management solutions supporting improved automated workflows, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall security.

Real User Reviews

An important main feature of Forescout is the visibility the solution offers.

One reviewer who is a Consultant at a tech services company, says, "Within three or four days, you can have complete visibility of your infrastructure on the network. Compared to other solutions, the deployment of the solution is easier and we can close the project quickly."

Users also appreciate that the user interface is clear and easy to understand.

An Instructor at a tech services company, shares, "The most valuable feature of the Forescout Platform is the large capacity it can handle. Additionally, the interface of the platform is good."

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