Fortinet FortiSIEM vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

Fortinet and Rapid7 are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Fortinet is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.2, while Rapid7 is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.8. Fortinet holds a 2.8% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Rapid7’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiSIEM

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83% willing to recommend

Rapid7 InsightIDR

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96% willing to recommend

Fortinet FortiSIEM

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Fortinet FortiSIEM and Rapid7 InsightIDR are leading solutions in the SIEM market. Rapid7 InsightIDR is seen as having the upper hand due to its superior feature set and ease of use.

Features: Fortinet FortiSIEM offers comprehensive security information and event management capabilities, real-time analysis, and scalability. Rapid7 InsightIDR has user-friendly advanced threat detection, incident response features, and strong integration capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to enhance its analytics functions, simplify configuration processes, and reduce deployment times. Rapid7 InsightIDR could improve its log management, fine-tune alerting mechanisms, and expand its customer support options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortinet FortiSIEM users experience longer deployment times and a learning curve. Rapid7 InsightIDR users praise its quick deployment and responsive customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet FortiSIEM is known for cost-effectiveness, providing solid ROI with lower initial costs. Rapid7 InsightIDR has higher setup costs but offers significant ROI through its advanced features.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSIEM

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AI Observability (5th)

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

15th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (7th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (22nd), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (18th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSIEM is 2.8%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.2%, 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 (%)
Fortinet FortiSIEM	2.8%
Rapid7 InsightIDR	2.2%
Other	95.0%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

SaurabhYadav5

Network Engineer at Ogma Consulting

Comprehensive monitoring boosts security, yet incident management features need expansion

Fortinet FortiSIEM should broaden its remediation part to include more features for incident management. Currently, to manage repetitive incidents or for remediation, I need to use a separate software called FortiSOAR. Additionally, the search functionality in FortiAI should be improved to provide more precise results, making it easier for me to understand what actions need to be taken.

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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.

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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

"Easy alert setup which enables different alerts in different categories."

"The Threat Hunting feature provides complete traffic analysis."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is highly scalable. I would rate its scalability nine out of ten."

"It's a very nice solution to work with."

"FortiSIEM allows you to match IPs with threat intelligence feeds from sources like Kaspersky or Anomali, adding valuable context."

"The solution is very stable. It's run for years without the need to do anything except, add new patches when they are available, which are always a good idea to install."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM provides good detection against advanced threats."

"Analytics. It can provide log information from the device. With log information, I can see if there is a threat"

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"Rapid7 InsightIDR is budget-friendly and has a good market position because not everybody can afford to go for LogRhythm or Splunk or QRadar."

"The solution provides satisfying native integration features"

"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 application belongs to a known ransomware group. The system rates the threat, offering a clear detection ratio, such as 97 out of 100. It not only identifies threats but also illustrates the associated behaviors, helping us understand the potential risk to a particular endpoint."

"It is a very stable solution."

"It improves because several sensors are deployed within the on-premise environment. It can be very efficient if the customer implements and operates it effectively."

"The technical support is a solid 10 out of 10 as they take the time to answer any questions or problems which may arise in a reasonable time frame."

"The alerting to drive investigations and remediation has been its most valuable feature."

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

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Cons

"The solution's interface could be modernized and improved."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM should broaden its remediation part to include more features for incident management. Currently, to manage repetitive incidents or for remediation, I need to use a separate software called FortiSOAR."

"The product does not have Security Orchestration and Automation Response, I would recommend adding this feature."

"There could be improvements like introducing some solutions directly into FortiSIEM to avoid the need for separately purchasing additional tools like FortiStore."

"Not very good on non-API features, lacks that functionality."

"The nodes on our network did not comply with the SIEM solution. They use a different format parking log."

"If there is a configuration on the wrong side of the network or there are changes that result in harm to our IT infrastructure, the solution should immediately fix it."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users."

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"The interface for doing investigation needs to be enhanced with minor improvements that would make it more useful."

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

"InsightIDR's integration with other solutions could be improved. Also, I'd like more control from the portal over what's happening on the endpoint side. For example, when I see an attack on an endpoint, I want to be able to stop it from the portal."

"I would like to see more development in InsightIDR towards building their SIEM solution and converting it to XDR."

"Sometimes, it is hard to get the right queries to use. Currently, the tool lacks a pre-made set of queries."

"The main problem lies in the processes within the client's operating systems."

"The integration capabilities of the solution have certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Fortinet FortiSIEM was reasonable compared to other solutions."

"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is scalable. If there are 10 devices it is simple to license."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."

"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The free version license of the product is available for two months."

"Pricing is determined based on the customer's budget."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is very cost-efficient compared to other SIEM solutions."

"The price is competitive."

"We pay for a license for FortiSIEM. We pay for the license and renewal."

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"The pricing is good, and it is not very expensive."

"I rate Rapid7 InsightIDR's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"The pricing and licensing are competitive."

"The solution has a mid-range price point in the market"

"I am sure that there are cheaper products out there, but none that meet so many of our needs whilst maintaining stability and usability."

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

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

"Rapid7 InsightIDR's pricing is reasonable but we have challenges with the Minimum Order Quantity. It is not reasonable for customers who have less than one hundred devices. If they can reduce Minimum Order Quantity, it is good. You have to pay around 5000-6000 dollars per year for the product. The pricing includes maintenance and support costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	34
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	24

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

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Fortinet FortiSIEM is wonderful, as it offers an excellent license compared to other vendors.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM is great overall. Performance could be enhanced, but I do not wish to elaborate on needed improvements.

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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...

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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...

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

The product pricing is very cheap.

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Also Known As

FortiSIEM, AccelOps

InsightIDR

Overview

FortiSIEM (formerly AccelOps 4) provides an actionable security intelligence platform to monitor security, performance and compliance through a single pane of glass.

Companies around the world use FortiSIEM for the following use cases:

Threat management and intelligence that provide situational awareness and anomaly detection
Alleviating compliance mandate concerns for PCI, HIPAA and SOX
Managing “alert overload”
Handling the “too many tools” reporting issue
Addressing the MSPs/MSSPs pain of meeting service level agreements

Fortinet

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

FortiSIEM has hundreds of customers worldwide in markets including managed services, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers include Aruba Networks, Compushare, Port of San Diego, Cleveland Indians, Infoblox, Healthways, and Referentia.

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

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