AhnLab vs ConnectWise
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. ConnectWise is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; ConnectWise serves SMB and Mid-market. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 4 for ConnectWise (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network).
Buyer brief
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. ConnectWise is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; ConnectWise serves SMB and Mid-market. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 4 for ConnectWise (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network).
AhnLab (Platform vendor) and ConnectWise (MSP-channel) serve different buyer profiles. Your decision depends on whether you prioritize AhnLab's ahnlab mdr makes the most sense for endpoint-focused ahnlab customers in korea or nearby apac mar... or ConnectWise's good fit for msps already running connectwise psa and rmm who want integrated mdr with multi-edr ....
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | South Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR | MSPs already in the ConnectWise ecosystem (PSA, RMM) who want MDR without a separate vendor relationship |
| Price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Response authority | 3/6 actions · Configurable | 5/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Requires own platform |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Warranty | None listed | None listed |
- Best fit
- South Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR
- Price
- Custom quote
- Response authority
- 3/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
- Best fit
- MSPs already in the ConnectWise ecosystem (PSA, RMM) who want MDR without a separate vendor relationship
- Price
- Custom quote
- Response authority
- 5/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | AhnLabPLATFORM | ConnectWisePLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | Mid-market, Enterprise | SMB, Mid-market |
| Sentiment | Mixed | Mixed |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Requires their platform |
| EDR integrations | AhnLab EDR | BitdefenderSentinelOneMicrosoft Defender |
| SIEM integrations | None listed | ConnectWise SIEM |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Not coveredSaaSSaaS: Not coveredNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: Optional add-onSaaSSaaS: CoveredNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Not covered |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContain | IsolateKill processContainQuarantineCustom playbooks |
| IR included | Separate | Separate |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Not published | Not publicly disclosed. Requires custom quote through MSP channel. |
| Minimum seats | None | None |
| Breach warranty | – | – |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | No |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Identity | Not offered | + Optional |
| SaaS apps | Not offered | ✓ Included |
| Network | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| OT/ICS | + Optional | Not offered |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | ≤15 minutes |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Based on the number of AhnLab EDR agents installed. AhnLab says EDR Premium includes the EDR license fee and that service cost requires a separate inquiry. | Per-endpoint, MSP subscription. Not publicly listed. |
| Hidden cost warnings | The service is tied to AhnLab's endpoint stack, so buyers with existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne deployments should price migration and overlap.. AhnLab separates basic MDR from paid EDR Premium. Buyers should confirm which response actions are included in each tier.. Public materials do not disclose minimum seats, regional availability, SLA terms or retained-forensics scope.. Fuller cross-domain detection may require AhnLab XDR, TIP, MDS, cloud or CPS products outside endpoint MDR. | Pricing requires sales engagement, no self-serve. Ecosystem lock-in through ConnectWise RMM and PSA bundling. 12-36 month agreements typical. Data export is difficult when switching providers |
| Data portability | Limited | Limited |
| Contract terms | Per EDR agent, Custom quote, EDR Premium paid tier | Annual, Multi-year |
| Channels | PortalEmailPhone | EmailPortalPhone |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Dedicated analyst | – | ✓ |
| SOC regions | APAC | North AmericaAPAC |
| Onboarding | Requires AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR plus external transmission of AhnLab EDR detection logs. Public materials do not publish a standard onboarding timeline. | Not publicly documented for full MDR. SIEM component described as agent-based, deployable in minutes. |
| Industry focus | TechnologyFinancial ServicesManufacturingGovernmentHealthcare | Managed Service Providers |
| MTTD | Not published | Not published |
| MTTR | Not published | Under 14 minutes average ransomware response time (vendor-published). Asio platform claims 30-50% faster detection through unified alerts. Specific MTTD not published. |
| Community view | AhnLab has stronger public proof around endpoint products than around MDR delivery. English-language MDR-specific buyer reviews are sparse, so buyers should validate analyst quality, escalation process and regional support through references. | ConnectWise SIEM has Capterra 4.6/5 from ~50 reviews. ConnectWise MDR has almost no independent reviews. PeerSpot ranks it #57 in MDR with 0.4% mindshare and zero collected reviews. Not included in Gartner or Forrester MDR evaluations. |
| Compliance | MITRE ATT&CK evaluationsSE Labs Advanced Security Test | SOC 2 Type II |
| Certifications | SE Labs AAA rating for AhnLab EPP/EDRMITRE ATT&CK Evaluations Round 7 participant | SOC 2 Type II |
| Founded | 1995 | 1982 |
| Data retention | Not published as a standard MDR retention period. AhnLab EDR collects endpoint behavior, file, registry, network, process, system and Windows event-log data for analysis in EDR Analyzer. | SIEM log retention available but specific periods not publicly documented. Capterra reviewers have flagged retention as problematic for audit compliance. |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between AhnLab and ConnectWise?
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ConnectWise is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: AhnLab offers Not disclosed, ConnectWise offers ≤15 minutes. AhnLab covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for ConnectWise.
How do AhnLab and ConnectWise differ in response capabilities?
AhnLab supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. ConnectWise supports 5 autonomous actions (custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable.
How does AhnLab pricing compare to ConnectWise?
AhnLab pricing: Not published. ConnectWise pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires custom quote through MSP channel.. Watch for with AhnLab: The service is tied to AhnLab's endpoint stack, so buyers with existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne deployments should price migration and overlap.; AhnLab separates basic MDR from paid EDR Premium. Buyers should confirm which response actions are included in each tier.. Watch for with ConnectWise: Pricing requires sales engagement, no self-serve; Ecosystem lock-in through ConnectWise RMM and PSA bundling.
Should I choose AhnLab or ConnectWise?
Choose AhnLab if: south Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR. Choose ConnectWise if: mSPs already in the ConnectWise ecosystem (PSA, RMM) who want MDR without a separate vendor relationship. AhnLab is not ideal for buyers that want MDR layered on top of existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne or other endpoint tools. ConnectWise is not ideal for direct enterprise buyers, ConnectWise MDR is sold through MSP partners only.
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