Rapid7 InsightIDR vs Sumo Logic Security comparison

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Rapid7 and Sumo Logic are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Rapid7 is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.5, while Sumo Logic is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.3. Rapid7 holds a 2.3% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Sumo Logic’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sumo Logic users who would recommend it.

Rapid7 InsightIDR

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Sumo Logic Security and Rapid7 InsightIDR compete in the security analytics and threat detection category. Based on the results, Rapid7 InsightIDR seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features, although Sumo Logic Security's integration capabilities are highly valued in certain environments.

Features: Sumo Logic Security is valued for its real-time analytics, integration with multiple data sources, and scalability. Rapid7 InsightIDR stands out with incident response automation, comprehensive threat intelligence, and proactive threat management through automated responses.

Room for Improvement: Sumo Logic Security needs to enhance its alerting system, incident management workflows, and user interface. Rapid7 InsightIDR requires better scalability, more in-depth reporting features, and an easier setup process for some environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sumo Logic Security offers a straightforward deployment process and reliable support, though the initial setup can be complex. Rapid7 InsightIDR's deployment is praised for its simplicity, and its customer support is highly responsive.

Pricing and ROI: Sumo Logic Security is cost-effective with a favorable ROI but has a high initial setup cost. Rapid7 InsightIDR users consider the solution worth its higher price due to superior features and better long-term ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

23rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (11th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (32nd), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (18th)

Sumo Logic Security

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

18th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Log Management (20th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (14th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.3%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sumo Logic Security is 1.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Sumo Logic Security	1.5%
Rapid7 InsightIDR	2.3%
Other	96.2%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Prajwal Chougale

SOC L2 Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Centralized threat hunting has improved alert accuracy and simplifies incident investigations

I would say there are two areas for improvement: the reporting dashboard that provides insights or reports weekly or monthly lacks detailed information about how logs are being ingested. While the details are there, they could be more concise and easier to understand for any level of authority. The second area is alert tuning; compared to Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR provides fewer alerts with more static alert functionality and lacks dynamic alerting exposures. There could be improvements to learn from past alert activities for more dynamic alert configurations. These two areas are the main areas for improvement; everything else is good.

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Migell Roberts

Senior Security Analyst at City Electric Supply Company

Security insights have enabled faster incident response and streamlined cross-team collaboration

To improve Sumo Logic Security, I would appreciate the tool being easier to use from a search perspective. For example, we have a few teams that want to use the tool itself, but they are not as savvy when it comes to creating searches from the core platform. I understand that Mobot has come out and is in the works, and it really does assist non-savvy users when it comes to querying the platform. As far as that is concerned, I wish that could be improved a bit more, but I do know that that is in the works. I would add that I wish for improved documentation. For example, we are using Sumo Playbooks and automation integrations along with that, but I have found that there has been a lack of documentation, very little to none at all when it comes to that. With regards to automation integrations as well, there are very few details included in them. I would also appreciate the AWS automation integrations to be more secure because currently, they are using access keys, which involves a user rather than roles, which is the security best practice recommended by AWS. I chose eight out of ten because to make it a nine or ten, I would lean heavily on the documentation. A lot of the times when we get around to configuring things such as playbooks or trying to understand playbooks, what I found was that documentation sometimes is not up to date or documentation is lacking. There are instances also where some security best practices are not being followed. So, if we are able to set up an integration that is not only secure, following security best practices, and has complete documentation, I believe it would alleviate the issue of having to go back and forth with support to check the documentation and things of that nature. My impression of the built-in threat intelligence feature in Sumo Logic Security is that it is comprehensive, but I would say that it could do a little bit better. For example, we have the TAXI feeds, which is STIX and TAXI integrated into the core platform, but the issue I am running into is that I am able to use that feed into a CSE alert; however, I am not able to see the contents of that feed. If I integrate CISA, which we do have integrated, I cannot see what IOCs are in that feed in the core platform, and I hope that is the case because, in order for us to better tune our alerts, we need to be able to see what is in the contents of that threat intelligence feed.

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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

"I am able to run automated actions based on the output of reports, leaving me extra time to focus on more pressing matters."

"The solution's initial setup is easy."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR integrates well with other solutions. It's also easy to configure because Rapid7 InsightIDR has a lot of instructions posted on their website that customers can follow if they need to get the source log."

"Log search allows us to dive deep into aggregated logs and query all event types at once."

"I rate Rapid7 nine out of 10 for affordability"

"The incident case management is the most valuable feature. Even though there's always something I find I would like to add to that feature, the ability to quickly sort through all the logs, network and endpoint data, etc., and add it to an incident case as part of the investigation, is nice. Having it automatically timeline that additional data into the original incident timeline, and correlate it to other notable events and activities on the network, results in a huge improvement in our overall confidence that we've quickly traced down the right source of an issue."

"I have seen that Rapid7 InsightIDR provides security to the networks and endpoints in the company."

"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."

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"Before Sumo Logic, we had to login to every server and verify each error log to determine the problem, and with this tool, we provide every developer team the ability to find errors, then they come to us and ask for specific help."

"Sumo Logic has absolutely improved our organization — 100% Sumo Logic is a great tool, it's absolutely necessary."

"It works with all our main applications, so the integration with those products is pretty seamless from my standpoint."

"The features I find most useful in Sumo Logic Security are the ease of implementation and connectors; they have a very easy connection and many connectors to important systems, making it very easy to implement and fast to start running in production."

"I would recommend Sumo Logic; it is easy to use, the culture at Sumo Logic seems to be developer focused, the product is good, the developers are able to use it to get their job done quickly and easily, it fits into the developer's workload, the support is excellent, and we use it in both AWS and on-premise where it tends to work the same in both cases."

"The Log Analytics platform is the most effective. If we cannot find the data in other tools, like email security or NDR, we can fetch those logs in the Log Analytics platform of Sumo Logic."

"The troubleshooting part of Sumo Logic has solved a lot, e.g., if there is any downtime on the website, so we have reduced our downtime by a lot with Sumo Logic because we can easily troubleshoot issues."

"Sumo Logic is an easy solution to use. You can set it up very quickly, and it includes a lot of training videos."

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Cons

"Personally, I feel it would greatly benefit from more supported log sources."

"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."

"I chose eight out of ten because of the analytical rules; they lack dynamic rules, and also due to the dashboard and reporting part."

"Lacks a mobile application."

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

"InsightIDR is only available in a cloud version. Some of our customers prefer an on-prem solution because they want to manage the security within their environment."

"The reporting is the weakest aspect. There needs to be multi-level grouping for events (for example, group by user and destination). Right now, we can do a group by user and a separate table or group by destination. But I'd be more interested in where a person was logging into instead of who was logging in or where he was logging in."

"The searching feature in Rapid7 InsightIDR needs to evolve"

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"Some of the operations and security team members don't think Sumo Logic does as well as Splunk in their field."

"Automation is open to user's implementation, in my case, we used to use API to correlate and orchestrate events from Sumo Logic with other platforms, and now we are using an automation platform to centralize the various integrations."

"The dashboard has room for improvement, because sometimes it is a difficult to create a specific dashboard or query. This would be a nice place to correct problems."

"We would like to have some type of predefined setup for the logs, making the setup easier by default."

"I have experienced some situations where false positives occurred."

"The correlation rules and log mapping are not as mature compared to other SIM tools like Splunk."

"If you want to up your subscription through the AWS Marketplace, it can be difficult. You can't just go back to the AWS Marketplace, and say, "I want a bigger one now." You have to contact the sales team, then they do it on the back-end. This could definitely be improved."

"The integration with multiple sources could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"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 more reasonably priced than other vendors."

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

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"The price scaling comes in a bit expensive."

"The AWS Marketplace pricing is borderline. Every annual renewal, we always contemplate if we are getting what we think we could out of it or could we do it cheaper with some other product."

"The pricing is a little high, but for the features that we receive from Sumo Logic, it suits the price. For some small organizations, the price might be a little high."

"Purchasing the solution through the AWS Marketplace is very easy."

"Storing logs in Sumo Logic Security is charged GB-wise, which is a little higher than other products."

"Purchasing Sumo Logic through the AWS Marketplace was a simple step."

"The product is costly."

"The pricing is good. It's not an issue for us."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	16

Questions from the Community

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightIDR?

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been very positive; it is cost-effective and offers great value for the money. We bought the licensing through an agent, and the setup was...

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What needs improvement with Rapid7 InsightIDR?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sumo Logic Security?

I would say that the pricing for Sumo Logic Security is in the medium part of the market. If you go to the well-known vendors such as Azure Sentinel or other tools like Splunk, you are going to fin...

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What needs improvement with Sumo Logic Security?

I would say there are a few more things that Sumo Logic Security can improve on. It is not the tool; it is a technical part. From the app point of view, I would say when we need to include a few la...

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What is your primary use case for Sumo Logic Security?

I use Sumo Logic Security.

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Also Known As

InsightIDR

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Overview

Rapid7 InsightIDR is a cloud-based security information and event management solution known for its user behavior analytics, offering rapid detection and response capabilities while facilitating seamless integration across systems.

Rapid7 InsightIDR is designed to enhance threat detection and investigation through its efficient user behavior analytics and advanced threat intelligence framework. The platform's cloud-based deployment ensures rapid setup and comprehensive event monitoring across diverse IT environments, including endpoints and Office 365. Its intuitive interface supports seamless data collection, honing in on threat detection through honeypot utilization and intelligent alerting. However, it is noted for lacking some customization features and better integration, especially with Microsoft and ITSMs.

What are the key features of Rapid7 InsightIDR?

User Behavior Analytics: Detects threats by analyzing patterns and anomalies.
Cloud Deployment: Enables quick setup and scalability.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Monitors events across systems and platforms like Office 365.
Honeypots and Alerting: Utilizes honeypots to reduce false positives and alert fatigue.
Threat Intelligence Framework: Supports effective threat hunting and remediation.

What benefits should users consider in reviews when evaluating Rapid7 InsightIDR?

Enhanced Detection: Improves threat detection with user behavior analysis.
Easy Integration: Integrates across systems for a streamlined security approach.
Rapid Response: Facilitates quick action against identified threats.
Operational Efficiency: Offers a cohesive view of security operations.

Rapid7 InsightIDR is prominently used in security operation centers to manage events, detect threats, and respond effectively. Industries apply it for network behavior monitoring, compliance, and vulnerability management. Companies integrate it with security tools to boost threat investigation, ensuring full SIEM functionalities and robust log management capacities. Its application spans behavioral and intrusion analytics, aiding in monitoring and addressing malicious activities.

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Sumo Logic Security offers efficient event monitoring with customizable alerts, centralized log search, and real-time threat detection. It supports multi-cloud environments and integrates with threat intelligence, reducing workload with AI-driven analytics.

Sumo Logic Security empowers organizations with advanced logging and monitoring solutions, facilitating comprehensive security event management. Its robust log search and comparison features, combined with user-friendly dashboards, enable quick event analysis. The platform's multi-cloud support and real-time threat detection are notable features, seamlessly integrating automated log correlation and AI analytics to optimize user experience. Despite needing enhancements in querying and dashboard functionalities, Sumo Logic Security remains a reliable choice for application log management, IT asset visibility, and incident alerting. Organizations utilize it for threat detection, posture monitoring, and compliance audits, in platforms like AWS, focusing on security insights and performance monitoring.

What are the key features of Sumo Logic Security?

Log Search: Facilitates centralized search and event analysis.
Custom Alerts: Offers flexibility in monitoring specific security events.
AI-driven Analytics: Reduces workload and speeds up response times.
Real-time Detection: Ensures swift threat identification and mitigation.
Multi-cloud Support: Enables integrations across cloud environments.

What benefits can users expect from Sumo Logic Security?

Ease of Implementation: Quick setup and deployment processes.
Cost-effective Pricing: Provides value-driven investment with supportive customer service.
Responsive UI: Enhances user experience and efficiency in operations.
Compliance Audits: Facilitates thorough security audits and reporting.

Organizations in industries like finance and technology implement Sumo Logic Security to maintain security and compliance, leveraging its advanced monitoring and alerting capabilities. Teams focus on application troubleshooting and forensic analysis, ensuring robust security posture and effective incident response across cloud-based environments.

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Sample Customers

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

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