#6 Ranked · Top 10 XDR Platforms in 2026 Best Extended Detection & Response Solutions Reviewed & Compared

Exabeam Fusion XDR

by Exabeam Inc.

Exabeam Fusion XDR is a cloud-delivered open xdr platform combining next-generation SIEM, UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics), and SOAR automation — purpose-built for SOC modernization and recognized as a pinnacle xdr platform for behavior-based insider threat and account compromise detection.

Cloud (SaaS) — Exabeam hosted; self-managed (on-premise or private cloud) also availableMid-Market & Enterprise (500+ employees; 1,000+ users for full UEBA value) Founded 2013 Foster City, CA, USA 900+

Starting Price

Pricing on quote — typically starts at $50,000/year for mid-market; enterprise pricing via Exabeam sales

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G2

4.4

Gartner

4.4

Capterra

4.3

Ratings & Reviews

G2

4.4/5

245 reviews

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Gartner

4.4/5

198 reviews

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Capterra

4.3/5

Key Features

  • Open XDR + Next-Gen SIEM + UEBA + SOAR in One Platform
  • Smart Timelines — Automated User Behavior Sequencing
  • Threat Intelligence Integration (500+ Feeds)
  • Out-of-the-Box Parsers for 500+ Products
  • ML-Based Anomaly Detection (Baseline per User/Entity)
  • Automated Investigation Playbooks (SOAR)
  • Federated Search Across Multi-Cloud Data
  • Insider Threat Detection via Behavioral Baselines
  • Case Manager — Analyst Workflow Automation
  • Annual Risk Score per User & Entity
  • Cloud-Delivered or Self-Hosted Options
  • Exabeam AI (Copilot for SOC Teams)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Pinnacle xdr platform for UEBA and insider threat detection — behavioral baselines detect compromised accounts that rule-based XDR misses
  • +Smart Timelines automatically sequence user activity into readable attack stories — reducing investigation time by up to 51%
  • +500+ out-of-the-box product parsers — fastest time-to-value for unified endpoint agents SIEM XDR integration
  • +Strong SOAR automation — pre-built playbooks for 200+ common incident types
  • +Self-hosted option for air-gapped and classified environments

Cons

  • Less known as an endpoint-native XDR — best paired with existing EDR (CrowdStrike
  • SentinelOne)
  • Annual pricing model can be expensive for smaller organizations
  • FedRAMP authorization still in progress as of early 2026
  • Requires SIEM expertise to fully leverage — steeper learning curve than pure XDR platforms
  • Smaller market presence vs. CrowdStrike and Microsoft

Best For

Enterprise SOC teams that need a pinnacle xdr platform focused on UEBA-driven detection — identifying compromised accounts, insider threats, and anomalous user behavior that signature-based or IOC-based XDR platforms consistently miss.

Target Audience

Enterprise, Government, Financial Services, Healthcare, MSSPs with SOC modernization goals

Key Integrations

Microsoft SentinelSplunkAWSAzureGCPCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaPalo Alto500+ native parsers

Competitor Tools

Microsoft SentinelSplunk Enterprise SecurityIBM QRadar XDRLogRhythm XDRSecuronix Unified Defense SIEM

Pricing

Model

Annual subscription — per EPS (Events Per Second) or per user; Fusion XDR, Fusion SIEM tiers

Starting At

Pricing on quote — typically starts at $50,000/year for mid-market; enterprise pricing via Exabeam sales

Free Trial

Yes — demo and trial environment available via Exabeam sales team

Company Info

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Foster City, CA, USA

Employees

900+

Company Size

Mid-Market & Enterprise (500+ employees; 1,000+ users for full UEBA value)

Funding

Private — Series F; backed by Softbank Vision Fund, Acrew Capital, Norwest Venture Partners. Total raised: ~$390M

Certifications

SOC 2 Type II | ISO 27001 | HIPAA | PCI DSS | FedRAMP (In Progress) | GDPR

Awards & Recognition

Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader — SIEM 2025 | Forrester Wave Leader — SIEM Q1 2025 | SC Awards Best SIEM Solution 2025 | IDC MarketScape Leader — SIEM 2025

Official Website

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