Arctic Wolf vs Lumifi: MDR comparison 2026
Arctic Wolf and Lumifi are both Pure-play MDRs that work with your existing tools. Arctic Wolf targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while Lumifi serves SMB and Mid-market. Arctic Wolf includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Identity, Network), compared to 4 for Lumifi (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose Arctic Wolf if:
- •Mid-market organizations without a dedicated SOC that want a named security team, not just a monitoring service
- •IT teams managing multiple security tools that want a single pane of glass without replacing their existing stack
- •Organizations that value the industry's largest breach warranty ($3M) and compliance-aligned security reviews
- •Breach warranty matters to you (Arctic Wolf offers one, Lumifi does not)
Choose Lumifi if:
- •SMB and mid-market teams wanting vendor-agnostic MDR that wraps around their existing EDR
- •Organizations that need security data to stay in their own environment for compliance or policy reasons
- •Healthcare and government buyers looking for specialized MDR with industry-specific detection
- •You need Cloud coverage included in base pricing
Bottom line: Lumifi offers broader coverage (4 surfaces vs. 3). Arctic Wolf may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Arctic Wolf and Lumifi?
Arctic Wolf is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Lumifi is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: Arctic Wolf offers ≤1 hour, Lumifi offers Not disclosed. Arctic Wolf covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for Lumifi.
How do Arctic Wolf and Lumifi differ in response capabilities?
Arctic Wolf supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, account disable) and approval is configurable. Lumifi supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Arctic Wolf pricing compare to Lumifi?
Arctic Wolf pricing: MDR Basic starts at $44,000/year for up to 100 users (AWS Marketplace). Median buyer-reported deal is $96,340/year based on 17 purchases (Vendr). Range: $29,176 to $319,984/year depending on scope.. Lumifi pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires a sales conversation.. Watch for with Arctic Wolf: Remediation is guided, not performed on your behalf. May need a separate IR retainer for hands-on incident response.; Normalized data and threat feeds are not directly accessible. You get dashboards and reports, not raw data.. Watch for with Lumifi: Co-managed model requires your team to handle parts of remediation, which means staffing costs on your side; SIEM licensing (EventTracker or third-party) may be separate from the MDR contract.
Should I choose Arctic Wolf or Lumifi?
Choose Arctic Wolf if: mid-market organizations without a dedicated SOC that want a named security team, not just a monitoring service. Choose Lumifi if: sMB and mid-market teams wanting vendor-agnostic MDR that wraps around their existing EDR. Arctic Wolf is not ideal for security teams that want direct access to raw telemetry, custom detection engineering, or SIEM query capabilities. Lumifi is not ideal for buyers who require independent analyst validation or MITRE-tested detection claims.