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Head-to-head · Threat Hunting Software

Datadog Cloud SIEM vs Darktrace / NETWORK

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Datadog Cloud SIEM #2 in Threat Hunting Software 9.0/10 From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Datadog
Darktrace / NETWORK #8 in Threat Hunting Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Darktrace

Datadog Cloud SIEM leads on 1 check, Darktrace / NETWORK on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDatadog Cloud SIEM · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresDatadog Cloud SIEM · 4 of 4

Datadog Cloud SIEM scores higher on our rubric for threat hunting software: 9.0 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Datadog Cloud SIEM offers investigation cases; Darktrace / NETWORK doesn't publish it.

Datadog Cloud SIEM is the better fit for cloud-first SOCs needing mature analytics. Darktrace / NETWORK is the better fit for AI-led hybrid-network threat investigations.

  • Datadog Cloud SIEM fits best

    Cloud-first SOCs needing mature analytics

  • Darktrace / NETWORK fits best

    AI-led hybrid-network threat investigations

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Side by side

Feature Datadog Cloud SIEM 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Darktrace / NETWORK 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 6.6
Ranking #2 in Threat Hunting Software #8 in Threat Hunting Software
Best for Cloud-first SOCs needing mature analytics AI-led hybrid-network threat investigations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datadog Cloud SIEM 4/4 · Darktrace / NETWORK 3/4
Endpoint telemetry ✓ ✓
Cloud telemetry ✓ ✓
Network telemetry ✓ ✓
Investigation cases ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Hunting query language Sql Not published
Searchable retention 365 days Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 800+ MITRE ATT&CK-mapped detection rules and SQL detections
  • UEBA, risk scoring, and graph-based cloud investigations
  • Case management, SOAR integrations, and 1,000 integrations
  • Behavioral profiles span networks, cloud, OT, endpoints and identities.
  • Correlates cross-domain events for AI-driven investigations.
  • Configurable containment connects native and third-party response tools.
Cons
  • Usage-based billing can make monthly costs vary with log volume
  • Workflow automation is billed separately from SIEM plans
  • Cloud deployment does not suit teams requiring an on-premises service
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model rather than published plan rates.
  • Its broad scope is aimed at mid-market and enterprise environments.
  • May exceed the needs of teams seeking network-only threat hunting.
Our verdict

Datadog Cloud SIEM is a cloud-delivered security information and event management service for security operations, development, and operations teams. It ingests security and operational logs from cloud and on-premises environments,…

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Darktrace / NETWORK, presented on Darktrace’s site as Darktrace / HYBRID NETWORK, is a network detection and response product for organizations securing hybrid infrastructure. It passively ingests traffic from on-premises and virtual…

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  1. Datadog Cloud SIEMThreat Hunting Software 9.0From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. Darktrace / NETWORKThreat Hunting Software 6.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Datadog Cloud SIEM — where it wins

    • 800+ MITRE ATT&CK-mapped detection rules and SQL detections
    • UEBA, risk scoring, and graph-based cloud investigations
    • Case management, SOAR integrations, and 1,000 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based billing can make monthly costs vary with log volume
    • Workflow automation is billed separately from SIEM plans
    • Cloud deployment does not suit teams requiring an on-premises service

  • Darktrace / NETWORK — where it wins

    • Behavioral profiles span networks, cloud, OT, endpoints and identities.
    • Correlates cross-domain events for AI-driven investigations.
    • Configurable containment connects native and third-party response tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model rather than published plan rates.
    • Its broad scope is aimed at mid-market and enterprise environments.
    • May exceed the needs of teams seeking network-only threat hunting.
  • Datadog Cloud SIEM9.0/10 · From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A cloud-first SIEM with SQL detections, MITRE-mapped rules, UEBA, and AI investigations.

    Visit DatadogFull verdict →
  • Darktrace / NETWORK6.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A cross-domain threat hunting platform for investigating hybrid-network anomalies.

    Visit DarktraceFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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