The pricing and licensing of XDR platforms vary widely, from straightforward to highly complex enterprise modules and options. For instance, Splunk offers over 300 pricing SKUs, while some solutions charge based on events per second or the volume of flows and logs ingested. Others, like Shield 24×7, price based on the number of devices or users, or a combination of both.

Because most XDR platforms are built through acquisitions of point solutions or are themselves point solutions, it’s crucial to understand the total cost of running a comprehensive, modern program that delivers real-time detection and response. For example, does the platform include native capabilities like SOAR, NBAD, NDR, UEBA, threat hunting, threat intelligence integration, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessment (VA), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and endpoint protection platforms (EPP)?

Here, we compare the Shield 24×7 XDR Platform (aiXDR™) with leading ecosystems in the market, highlighting the licensing details and included or optional capabilities of each platform.

Explore this page to learn more about the depth and features offered by each platform.