Rows vs Cortex XSIAM

Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best tool.

Rows

freemium

Data & Analytics

4.3 / 5.0

AI spreadsheet that connects to live data sources, runs Python code, and uses AI to analyse and summarise spreadsheet data in plain English. Rows reimagines the traditional spreadsheet by combining familiar grid functionality with live API integrations, Python execution, and a built-in AI analyst that answers questions about your data. Teams can build automated reports that pull live data and have AI generate written summaries and data.

Best for: Business analysts wanting AI-improved spreadsheets with live data

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Cortex XSIAM

paid

Data & Analytics

4.7 / 5.0

Palo Alto Networks' AI-driven security operations platform that consolidates SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint detection into one AI SOC platform. XSIAM uses AI to automatically investigate and close up to 99% of alerts without analyst involvement, dramatically reducing mean time to respond. The platform integrates threat intelligence from Unit 42 and enforces consistent security policies across the environment.

Best for: Large enterprises looking to modernise their SOC with a unified AI-driven platform

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Feature Comparison

Feature	Rows	Cortex XSIAM
Pricing	freemium	paid
Category	Data & Analytics	Data & Analytics
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.3	★★★★½ 4.7
Best For	Business analysts wanting AI-improved spreadsheets with live data	Large enterprises looking to modernise their SOC with a unified AI-driven platform
Views	74	66

Pros & Cons — Rows

Pros

Familiar spreadsheet interface with powerful extensions
AI analyst is genuinely useful for summaries
Live data connections eliminate manual updates

Cons

Less mature than Google Sheets for complex formulas
Integrations limited compared to dedicated ETL tools

Pros & Cons — Cortex XSIAM

Pros

Dramatically reduces alert fatigue through AI automation
Single platform eliminates tool sprawl in SOC
Strong threat intelligence from Unit 42 research team

Cons

Premium enterprise pricing with complex licensing
Migration from existing SIEM can be resource-intensive

Key Features — Rows

AI analyst for natural language data Q&A
Live API and database integrations
Python code execution in cells
Automated report scheduling
Beautiful shareable report publishing

Key Features — Cortex XSIAM

AI-driven alert triage and auto-closure
Unified SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platform
Unit 42 threat intelligence integration
Automated incident response workflows
Behavioural analytics and UEBA

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