Red Canary vs Stellar Cyber Open XDR comparison

Red Canary, a Zscaler company and Stellar Cyber are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Red Canary, a Zscaler company is ranked #38 with an average rating of 9.0, while Stellar Cyber is ranked #58. Red Canary, a Zscaler company holds a 0.7% mindshare in EDR, compared to Stellar Cyber’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Red Canary, a Zscaler company users are willing to recommend the solution.

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We performed a comparison between Red Canary and Stellar Cyber Open XDR based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Red Canary vs. Stellar Cyber Open XDR

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.7%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Canary is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stellar Cyber Open XDR is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.7%
Red Canary	0.7%
Stellar Cyber Open XDR	1.0%
Other	94.6%

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

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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Anthony Tuhame

Information Technology Manager at Everseen

Continuous threat monitoring has strengthened our endpoint protection and reduced false positives

Key improvements I would like to see include fewer false positives. I understand that almost all EDR or cybersecurity platforms cannot be 100 percent accurate, but I need to see fewer false positives. Another thing I want to see is improved threat detection accuracy. I want them to improve their AI and investigations and implement a faster investigation process. I would recommend them to invest heavily in machine learning. I would also recommend introducing onboarding calls before someone purchases the software because we faced a challenge whereby we had no idea about how to install it in our system. We had to rely on documentation and support, but if they could offer onboarding calls, it would be great.

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Hrishiraj Bhattacharjee

Founder & CEO at Team Karimganj

Correlates incidents, allows for quicker identification and helps prioritize investigations

The only challenge is, and that’s where we come into play, it’s a pretty high-tech platform. So, it’s difficult for small and medium-sized organizations to manage it on their own. It’s a very complex system. It requires a lot of expertise. All my guys who work on it have gone through certification from Stellar itself. There are three different certifications that you need to complete. Only then are you certified by Stellar to work on it. It’s a very complex platform. Not everyone can use it. A simple IT engineer or system admin won’t be able to handle it because it’s quite complex. You need to have an understanding of the industry, the subject, and the tool. So, just purchasing this tool or license and then using it on your own would be very difficult to configure and manage on a day-to-day basis. The pricing model is not suitable for small and medium companies, particularly small companies. The minimum pricing model they have is suitable for companies with more than one thousand users. So, if someone has 50 to 100 users, like typical small companies, it’s difficult for them because the cost involved is high. Stellar would charge you for those thousand users, but you do not need all those users. So what are they going to do? I guess Stellar does not want to target small companies directly and maybe relies on resellers and MSPs like us to sell it. So, that is something I would recommend changing. Otherwise, it’s a great tool, but because of the pricing model, small companies are unable to leverage the advantage of this beautiful tool. So, the pricing model should be suitable for small and medium businesses. The product currently has vulnerability monitoring and everything. But if they could also do something about vulnerability management and maybe patch management, that would be nice.

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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

"Cortex is a very good total solution on the endpoints."

"The initial setup isn't too bad."

"On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks a nine."

"We switched because there were a lot of added features with Palo Alto that Check Point didn't have, and it was an upgrade for us."

"The user interface of the solution is sophisticated and straightforward."

"The product's initial setup phase is very easy."

"Overall, it's a great platform; it integrates very well with other solutions from Palo Alto and also with our vendors, the ease of use is excellent, I love the root cause analysis from Cortex, which is amazing, and in a few clicks you can have the full root cause."

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription."

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"The solution works well for what we use it for and the support and protection are good."

"Red Canary has positively impacted my organization because I don't have to spend and hire resources to look at logs, which has enabled us to do much more in terms of improving security across the organization."

"I am satisfied with this solution and it is very competitive with other similar EDR or MDR solutions because it provides very impressive information about the root cause of the threat, such as malware."

"The valuable features of this solution are it integrates well with different EDR software, such CrowdStrike, and Carbon Black, and the information it provides is helpful."

"Red Canary has impacted our organization positively by managing our security endpoints and being able to detect threats before they impact us negatively."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its automation part."

"I recommended Red Canary to my friends who work in other organizations."

"Red Canary has impacted my organization positively because we treat any ticket triggered by them as high priority due to the fact that 99 percent of the time it is a true positive."

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"Stellar Cyber Open XDR offers these functionalities at a more affordable price, making it easier for me to position it with price-sensitive customers."

"It can integrate with almost any cybersecurity tool available in the market."

Cons

"They are charging for Network Traffic Analyzer (NTA) services, so if the per GB data could be provided at a certain level free of cost or at the same cost which the customer is taking for the entire bundle, that would be better."

"The solution could improve by providing better integration with their own products and others."

"To jump from the partner to Palo Alto directly was challenging."

"I have seen lagging with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks. There was one time when we faced a threat actor trying to gain access to our system. When our team utilized the tool, we were all on the same dashboard and we faced a lag issue at that time of around five minutes, which was quite significant."

"Impact on system performance is horrible, adding a lot of delays for users."

"The solution should enhance the ADR and reporting."

"It automatically detects security issues. It should be able to protect our network devices while operating autonomously."

"It would be good to have a better way to search for a file within the UI."

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"The most valuable feature of Red Canary MDR is the overall threat protection it provides."

"I would like there to be an on-premise version of this solution for our data centers because of the proliferation of online threats."

"In general, the solution currently fails to provide a summary to its users."

"I wish Red Canary could have a graph that shows the endpoint, user, and how it spreads, providing a visual representation to easily identify what happened."

"The price could always be better."

"Red Canary's pricing spectrum may not be ideal for smaller financial institutions."

"Red Canary can be improved by continuing to add new features and capabilities to what they are looking at, including the types of data they're looking at and the types of systems that they're integrating with."

"Key improvements I would like to see include fewer false positives. I want them to improve their AI and investigations and implement a faster investigation process."

"I would rate the stability at about five to six. The platform requires some fine-tuning, especially when integrating data sources and creating connectors."

"Support is an issue because they have a limited number of resources."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing seems fair, and I do like the licensing model. You use wherever they are, and it is elastic."

"It's about $55 per license on a yearly basis."

"It has reasonable pricing for the use cases it provides to the company."

"I am using the Community edition."

"If one wishes to work with another team or large number of users at a future point, he must purchase a license for them."

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is quite an expensive solution."

"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."

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"I have not compared Red Canary to other solutions to know if the price is high or low. However, I have found the price of this solution fair and reasonable, it cost approximately $100 per year, per device. If they could provide the solution for $50 per year, per device, it would be better."

"The solution could vary in price depending on how many endpoints a company has."

"Red Canary MDR I use is an open-source tool."

"It’s a single license platform."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	54

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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Questions from the Community

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Canary MDR?

The services are higher priced.

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What needs improvement with Red Canary MDR?

I wish Red Canary could have a graph that shows the endpoint, user, and how it spreads, providing a visual representa...

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What is your primary use case for Red Canary MDR?

My main use case for Red Canary is that a Red Canary analyst monitors our logs, and if they see any abnormality, they...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Stellar Cyber Open XDR?

Pricing is a major benefit of Stellar Cyber Open XDR. I rate it between three and four on the cost scale. It offers f...

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What needs improvement with Stellar Cyber Open XDR?

I am currently evaluating Stellar Cyber Open XDR in terms of their support. I do not see any major areas for improvem...

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What is your primary use case for Stellar Cyber Open XDR?

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Red Canary Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

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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

Red Canary Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offers robust threat detection, rapid response capabilities, continuous security monitoring, and seamless integration with existing tools. Valued for its actionable reporting and proactive threat intelligence, it streamlines operations and enhances organizational efficiency and security.

Red Canary, a Zscaler company

Stellar Cyber Open XDR delivers an advanced, unified security solution designed for real-time threat detection and intelligent response, reducing complexity by integrating multiple tools into a single interface.

Stellar Cyber Open XDR aggregates security data from many sources to provide comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities. It offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience, allowing teams to efficiently manage incidents. By automating routine security tasks, it enhances operational efficiency and increases visibility across the entire network infrastructure.

What are the key features of Stellar Cyber Open XDR?

Open Integration: Connects with existing security tools for seamless data aggregation and correlation.
AI-Powered Analytics: Uses artificial intelligence to predict, detect, and respond to threats with high accuracy.
Automated Incident Response: Accelerates the fighting-back process through intelligent automation.
Comprehensive Dashboards: Offers clear visibility into security metrics through customizable dashboards.

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

Improved Threat Detection: Recognizes threats faster, allowing quick response to reduce potential damage.
Increased Efficiency: Reduces manual work by automating repetitive tasks, saving time for IT teams.
Cost Reduction: Consolidates security tools, decreasing overall expenditure on multiple solutions.
Enhanced Collaboration: Allows diverse security teams to work together more effectively with shared insights.

Stellar Cyber Open XDR is implemented across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, offering tailored security strategies suited to industry-specific challenges. Organizations can take advantage of this integrated approach to align security operations with industry regulations efficiently.

Stellar Cyber

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

DuPont, Quanta Services, Microchip Technology, Hopkins Public Schools, Henny Penny, Schumacher Homes

Sumitomo Chemical USA, PlastiPak Packaging, University of Denver, Large California State Agency, Large Midwestern American City

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