Head-to-head · AI SOC Agents
Exabeam Nova vs Cognna Agentic SOC
Exabeam Nova leads on 0 checks, Cognna Agentic SOC on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreExabeam Nova · 8.9/10
- Most featuresExabeam Nova · 4 of 4
Exabeam Nova scores higher on our rubric for ai soc agents: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Exabeam Nova is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise Exabeam users. Cognna Agentic SOC is the better fit for teams needing broad integrations and full SOC workflows.
- Exabeam Nova fits best
Mid-market and enterprise Exabeam users
- Cognna Agentic SOC fits best
Teams needing broad integrations and full SOC workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Exabeam Nova 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Cognna Agentic SOC 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in AI SOC Agents | #8 in AI SOC Agents |
| Best for | Mid-market and enterprise Exabeam users | Teams needing broad integrations and full SOC workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS | SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 650+ integrations | 300+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Exabeam Nova 4/4 · Cognna Agentic SOC 3/4 | ||
| Alert triage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Response actions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Human approval controls | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Incident case management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Investigation autonomy | Automated | Automated |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | Exabeam Nova is a coordinated set of AI agents embedded in Exabeam’s New-Scale Security Operations Platform. It is designed for mid-market and enterprise security operations teams, particularly organizations already working with Exabeam.… Read the review → |
Cognna Agentic SOC is a cloud-native security operations platform for teams that want AI-assisted alert triage, investigation and response in one workflow. Its capabilities span detection, threat hunting, log and artifact analysis,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Exabeam Nova — where it wins
- Specialized agents cover scoring, investigation, search, visualization and rule creation
- Automated evidence collection, attack timelines and response playbooks
- 650 integrations plus SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA and PCI DSS coverage
Where it doesn't
- Contact-sales pricing limits upfront budget comparison
- Cloud-only deployment excludes teams requiring on-premises options
- Embedded New-Scale positioning may not suit standalone-agent buyers
Cognna Agentic SOC — where it wins
- Covers alert triage, hunting, artifact analysis, forensics and containment
- Connects with 300 integrations across security and enterprise tools
- Includes case management, response playbooks and compliance reporting
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is usage-based and requires a demo or sales contact
- Cloud deployment may not fit teams seeking another deployment model
- Support channels list documentation, which may not suit teams seeking direct support
- Exabeam Nova8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A coordinated AI-agent layer for Exabeam teams handling detection through response.
Visit Exabeam NovaFull verdict → - Cognna Agentic SOC8.4/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud SOC platform spanning triage, threat hunting, forensics and response.
Contact CognnaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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