Rapid7 InsightIDR vs Varonis Platform comparison

Rapid7 and Varonis are both solutions in the User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category. Rapid7 is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8, while Varonis is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3. Rapid7 holds a 5.6% mindshare in UBA, compared to Varonis’s 4.9% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Varonis users who would recommend it.

Rapid7 InsightIDR

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96% willing to recommend

Varonis Platform

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94% willing to recommend

Rapid7 InsightIDR

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 14, 2025

Rapid7 InsightIDR and Varonis Platform are both security solutions, with InsightIDR focusing on threat detection and incident response while Varonis excels in data protection and compliance. Rapid7 InsightIDR seems to have the upper hand in user satisfaction for ease of use and support, while Varonis distinguishes itself in data protection and is seen as a strategic investment for data security.

Features: Rapid7 InsightIDR provides intuitive network monitoring, automated incident response, and user behavior analytics. It integrates native intelligence and offers a comprehensive threat intelligence framework. Varonis Platform offers robust data protection, advanced data classification capabilities, and data access governance, enhancing security for sensitive data.

Room for Improvement: Rapid7 InsightIDR could enhance its data integration features and offer more advanced customization options for threat intelligence. Its scalability in handling complex infrastructures can be improved. Varonis Platform could improve its user interface for ease of navigation and streamline its initial configuration process. Expanding support for third-party integrations could also be beneficial.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Rapid7 InsightIDR offers streamlined deployment and quick onboarding, ensuring a faster time-to-value. Its support is responsive, providing efficient resolutions. Varonis Platform emphasizes comprehensive deployment processes, offering dedicated assistance suited for large-scale implementations, with knowledgeable support focusing on successful deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Rapid7 InsightIDR typically has a lower initial setup cost and offers a quicker ROI, making it suitable for businesses seeking immediate cost efficiencies. Varonis Platform involves a higher upfront investment but provides significant long-term ROI through its advanced data protection capabilities, appealing to enterprises focusing on strategic security investments.

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (15th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (22nd), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (18th)

Varonis Platform

Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (15th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (4th), Data Governance (4th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (1st), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Compliance Management (7th), Ransomware Protection (7th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (6th), Insider Risk Management (1st), AI Security (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category, the mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 5.6%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Varonis Platform is 4.9%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Varonis Platform	4.9%
Rapid7 InsightIDR	5.6%
Other	89.5%

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

Featured Reviews

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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SureshKumar

Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd

Has improved data visibility and protection while enabling automated compliance monitoring

Varonis Platform offers multiple features for data protection, such as data discovery and classification. We can identify, discover, and classify sensitive data effectively, which is crucial given the DPDP law in India and GDPR. The platform also excels in access and exposure tracking, enabling us to monitor users, permissions, and reduce access to sensitive files. Additionally, it includes UEBA for behavior analytics and threat detection, making it valuable for compliance and audit readiness. Varonis Platform has helped our organization primarily for DPDP compliance, although I currently don't have a specific example related to GDPR or HIPAA. A unique feature of Varonis Platform that stands out to me is that, in the current market, it is one of the best data classification solutions available. Compared to others such as Forcepoint, Varonis Platform is agent-based and AI-driven for detection and response, identifying data based on its content and context, and it includes automated remediation and lifecycle automation, making it a leading product in the market.

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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

"If you were on other solutions, you would notice that they use agents from third-party, from open-source, from a native OS, or from other tools. Here, however, it is an agent from Rapid7 itself. This adds to the solution's overall capabilities."

"I rate Rapid7 nine out of 10 for affordability"

"Another very important part of insightIDR is the ability to collect data from endpoint devices via agent software. With a large remote workforce, this allows visibility into the endpoints that are connected to the internet, but not to the corporate network."

"The solution is very stable and works very well for what I need it to do."

"Great coverage of all systems within our network from endpoint to firewall."

"Features for user behavior analytics and the rules for attack review are good."

"The ability to ingest Office 365 log files, then process them into events and display them on a map."

"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."

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"The 24/7 support is the most valuable feature. They have been able to answer support questions pretty quickly."

"It can easily identify unusual behavior or access patterns that may pose a potential threat, while operating as a unified reporting system."

"The solution ensures that users have not accidentally shared sensitive information with the wrong people or too many people."

"The analytics would have to be our most valuable feature."

"The telemetry to capture everything and the reports are very easy to configure without having a developer degree."

"That alerting and reporting service is great."

"On the Varonis side, technical support is phenomenal. Their ability to explain is very good, and they seem to be very knowledgeable. When I get an alert that doesn't quite make sense, they dive in there and kind of take me through it. That's very useful and very good. There are some false alerts, but it is better to have a false alert than no alert at all."

"The solution's classification engine is highly configurable and efficient."

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Cons

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

"If we pitch Rapid7 InsightIDR against solutions such as SIEMs from Splunk or LogRhythm, it is not as customizable as a SIEM solution is."

"Tenable Nessus is easier to deal with. It's more efficient and accurate. InsightIDR is heavier than Tenable in terms of performance and scanning. Rapid7 would be much easier to use if it had a network connector like Tenable. Tenable's connector allows continuous monitoring over the B caps."

"They should add more configuration and security features to it."

"Customised alert recipients need to be added to allow better first-line action and quicker response. Configurable honeypots would be a welcome addition."

"Inability to get access to compliance reports within the solution."

"Rapid7 doesn't integrate well with all our security tools from various vendors, so we plan to switch. Many of our solutions work with Rapid7, but some do not. We are already searching for a replacement already."

"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."

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"I'd like to see automatic updates for this solution. Currently, it's a manual process to update all the keywords"

"While Varonis Platform is powerful, the initial data scanning and indexing can take significant time in large environments."

"It would be beneficial if the reporting in Varonis Platform could use PDFs instead of Excel for better graphs, as the dashboards are really good, and it would be nice to have simplified dashboards in PDF for business reporting purposes."

"One area for improvement is the calculation engine. When applying rules in Varonis, especially for large datasets (terabytes of data), the calculations can be slow and require time to process. Speeding up this process would be beneficial."

"For unstructured data monitoring, it's one of the top ones, if not the top one, due to its usability."

"The solution's interface is a little complicated with regard to setting up filters and reports."

"The remediation process can be improved. There will be no existing permission group for the McAfee channel domains. We can create a new permissions group for the required folder."

"I would like it to have cloud integration."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

"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."

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

"Accurately predict your licensing counts as this is a subscription based product."

"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 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 charges us based on the endpoints we connect to."

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"It's expensive, kind of, really expensive."

"The pricing is good. It neither expensive nor cheap. It is average."

"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."

"Licensing is on an annual basis. Maintenance and renewal fees are separate. Varonis Datalert is quite expensive."

"Varonis Platform wasn't certainly the cheapest solution."

"The platform is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"You could do a subscription, where you pay yearly, or you could purchase it outright. The licensing cost is based on the number of users on the system that you are monitoring."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	12

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 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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What do you like most about Varonis Platform?

The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand w...

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What needs improvement with Varonis Platform?

While Varonis Platform is powerful, the initial data scanning and indexing can take significant time in large environments. However, this is not an issue in mid-level organizations. I suggest enhan...

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What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?

My main use case for Varonis Platform is for data classification on the user's machine, specifically for data visibility and protection. A quick, specific example of how I use Varonis Platform for ...

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InsightIDR

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Overview

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.

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Varonis Platform enhances data security and governance with advanced analytics, identifying unusual access patterns and sensitive areas. Its centralized interface manages permissions across systems, offering essential capabilities for alerting and reporting.

Varonis Platform provides continuous data protection and monitoring by identifying and alerting on unauthorized data access. It offers comprehensive insights into file access and user activities, supporting data classification and simplifying compliance with tracking and monitoring capabilities. Integration with storage systems enables users to manage permissions and access effectively. Room for improvement includes cloud integration and simplifying its interface and calculation engine for ease of use. Challenges include on-premises dependency, licensing costs, and a need for enhanced DLP capabilities.

What are the primary features of Varonis Platform?

24/7 Technical Support: Ensures continuous assistance and issue resolution.
Advanced Analytics: Identifies unusual data access patterns for increased security.
Centralized Permission Management: Manages access permissions across systems.
Data Classification: Categorizes data to enhance protection measures.
Integration with Storage Systems: Simplifies compliance through tracking and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Increased Security: Protects against unauthorized data access.
Compliance Simplification: Offers comprehensive tracking and monitoring to meet compliance standards.
Efficient Permission Management: Simplifies access controls across platforms.
Enhanced Alerting: Provides timely notifications of potential security breaches.

In finance, Varonis aids in safeguarding sensitive financial data, while in healthcare, it secures patient records. Legal industries utilize it for protecting client information, and retail sectors manage sensitive customer data. These industries benefit from Varonis' ability to prevent unauthorized access and streamline compliance.

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Sample Customers

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

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