ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud comparison

ExtraHop Networks and Microsoft are both solutions in the Container Security category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #49, while Microsoft is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.1. ExtraHop Networks holds a 0.4% mindshare in Container Security, compared to Microsoft’s 6.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 and Microsoft Defender for Cloud are contenders in enterprise security. Microsoft Defender may have superior features, while ExtraHop could be more favorable in pricing and support.

Features: ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 provides network detection and response, deep visibility into network traffic, and real-time threat detection. Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers comprehensive cloud workload protection, seamless integration with Microsoft services, and broader cloud integration, particularly for Azure environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has a streamlined deployment process suitable for diverse IT infrastructures with robust support. Microsoft Defender for Cloud simplifies deployment for Azure customers through its Microsoft suite integration but may require additional configuration for non-Azure environments. ExtraHop is often recognized for providing more hands-on support.

Pricing and ROI: ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 generally requires a higher initial setup cost but justifies the long-term ROI through improved network visibility and threat management. Microsoft Defender for Cloud can be more cost-effective for companies invested in Microsoft services, reducing additional integration costs. ExtraHop involves higher upfront investment, while Microsoft Defender offers better cost efficiency for existing Microsoft users.

To learn more, read our detailed ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 vs. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Report (Updated: March 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360

Ranking in Container Security

49th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (24th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (13th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (39th)

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Ranking in Container Security

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (7th), Container Management (8th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (1st), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (4th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (7th), Compliance Management (4th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Cloud is 6.1%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Container Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud	6.1%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360	0.4%
Other	93.5%

Container Security

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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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RyanWalker

Head Of IT at Cirrus Response

Cloud security has cut investigation time and now reveals threats faster but needs simpler oversight

When deploying AI applications, my key security concerns with Microsoft Defender for Cloud are data loss, leakage of data, and guardrails around the actual AI, and I am hoping that this is going to help me put those guardrails in place and identify data exfiltration. Microsoft Defender for Cloud has not helped me manage and secure multi-cloud environments, as we are 100 percent Microsoft and have not really got it in any other environment at all. I am not yet using the unified AI-powered security feature offered by Microsoft Defender for Cloud, but that is coming. I am not yet using the integrated XDR feature of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, but that is coming. I am not yet utilizing the GenAI threat protection features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. That is also coming and a lot of that will come from learning it here. I have enabled the agentless scanning in my cloud environment with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Assessing the impact on my workload protection without needing to install agents with Microsoft Defender for Cloud makes it a lot easier, but it also identifies a lot more, which puts more load on me sometimes. I would advise another organization considering Microsoft Defender for Cloud that it is the most logical route to follow if their whole ecosystem is Microsoft. It is easy to implement and it is very self-explanatory when doing it, making sense to just follow the steps as it is too simple, really. I would rate this review a 7.5 out of 10.

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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

"It is scalable."

"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 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."

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

"When you have commissioned Defender, you have these things visible already on your dashboard. This gives the efficiency to the people to do their actual work rather than bothering about the email, sorting out the email, or looking at it through an ITSM solution, whey they have to look at the description and use cases. Efficiency increases with this optimized, ready-made solution since you don't need to invest in something externally. You can start using the dashboard and auditing capability provided from day one. Thus, you have fewer costs with a more optimized, easier-to-use solution, providing operational efficiency for your team."

"Everything is built into Azure, and if we go for cross-cloud development with Azure Arc, we can use most of the features. While it's possible to deploy and convert third-party applications, it is difficult to maintain, whereas Azure deployments to the cloud are always easier. Also, Microsoft is a big company, so they always provide enough support, and we trust the Microsoft brand."

"Defender gave us more substantial visibility into our security, helping us increase our overall security posture and manage risks throughout the entire organization."

"We saw improvement from a regulatory compliance perspective due to having a single dashboard."

"It is very intuitive when it comes to policy administration, alerts and notifications, and ease of setting up roles at different hierarchies. It has also been good in terms of the network technology maps. It provides a good overview, but it also depends on the complexity of your network."

"The notification process of Microsoft Defender for Cloud has been the most valuable feature. The notification process is effortless, as it can tell me right there and then locate issues pretty fast, saving us a lot of time by not having to dig through all the warnings."

"Defender for Cloud provides a prioritized list of remediations for security issues, reducing risk and improving security operations."

"The solution's robust security posture is the most valuable feature."

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Cons

"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."

"Their professional service can be improved."

"I would like to see better automation when it comes to pushing out security features to the recommendations, and better documentation on the step-by-step procedures for enabling certain features."

"Comparing Microsoft Defender for Cloud to other solutions on the market, Microsoft needs to push a little bit to improve it."

"The overview provides you with good information, but if you want more details, there is a lot more customization to do, which requires knowledge of the other supporting solutions."

"Although Microsoft Defender for Cloud is based on security, I wish it went beyond providing assessments, reports, and generic steps. More detailed procedures would be helpful, especially for lower-level support staff."

"Microsoft Graph needs improvement."

"Another thing that could be improved was that they could recommend processes on how to react to alerts, or recommend best practices based on how other organizations do things if they receive an alert about XYZ."

"Azure is a complex solution. You have so many moving parts."

"Most of the time, when we log into the support, we don't get a chance to interact with Microsoft employees directly, except having it go to outsource employees of Microsoft. The initial interaction has not been that great because outsourced companies cannot provide the kind of quality or technical expertise that we look for. We have a technical manager from Microsoft, but they are kind of average unless we make noise and ask them to escalate. We then can get the right people and the right solution, but it definitely takes time."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Currently, Microsoft offers only one plan at the enterprise level which is $15 per machine."

"Security Center charges $15 per resource for any workload that you onboard into it. They charge per VM or per data-base server or per application. It's not like Microsoft 365 licensing, where there are levels like E3 and E5. Security Center is pretty straightforward."

"The tool is pretty expensive."

"We only use the free tier, so we haven't faced any pricing, setup costs, or licensing challenges."

"Azure Defender is a bit pricey. The price could be lower."

"While we pay for any additional features, the pricing seems competitive, though I am not involved in the specific cost details."

"Although I am outside of the discussion on budget and costing, I can say that the importance of security provided by this solution is of such importance that whatever the cost is, it is not a factor."

"I am not involved in this area. However, I believe its price is okay because even small customers are using Azure Security Center. I don't think it is very expensive."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	49

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Also Known As

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

Microsoft Azure Security Center, Azure Security Center, Microsoft ASC, Azure Defender

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Overview

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

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for cloud workloads. It offers real-time visibility into the security posture of cloud environments, enabling organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential threats. With its advanced machine learning capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can detect and block sophisticated attacks, including zero-day exploits and fileless malware.

The solution also provides automated remediation capabilities, allowing security teams to quickly and easily respond to security incidents. With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, organizations can ensure the security and compliance of their cloud workloads, while reducing the burden on their security teams.

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Wizards of the Coast

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is trusted by companies such as ASOS, Vatenfall, SWC Technology Partners, and more.

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