Arctic Wolf vs Proficio: MDR comparison 2026
Arctic Wolf and Proficio are both Pure-play MDRs that work with your existing tools. Arctic Wolf targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while Proficio serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise. Arctic Wolf includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Identity, Network), compared to 2 for Proficio (Endpoint, 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
- •You need Identity coverage included in base pricing
- •Breach warranty matters to you (Arctic Wolf offers one, Proficio does not)
Choose Proficio if:
- •Mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace
- •Companies needing SOC-as-a-Service with flexible SIEM options (hosted or customer-owned)
- •Budget-conscious teams that want managed detection without the price tag of CrowdStrike or Arctic Wolf
Bottom line: Arctic Wolf offers broader coverage (3 surfaces vs. 2). Proficio may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Arctic Wolf and Proficio?
Arctic Wolf is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Proficio is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: Arctic Wolf offers ≤1 hour, Proficio offers Not disclosed. Arctic Wolf covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 2 for Proficio.
How do Arctic Wolf and Proficio differ in response capabilities?
Arctic Wolf supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, account disable) and approval is configurable. Proficio supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Arctic Wolf pricing compare to Proficio?
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.. Proficio pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. 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 Proficio: Base ProSOC MDR is monitoring and alerting only. Automated containment (Active Defense) is a separate paid add-on, so budget accordingly.; Log volume directly affects pricing. If your environment grows or you add new log sources, expect cost increases..
Should I choose Arctic Wolf or Proficio?
Choose Arctic Wolf if: mid-market organizations without a dedicated SOC that want a named security team, not just a monitoring service. Choose Proficio if: mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace. Arctic Wolf is not ideal for security teams that want direct access to raw telemetry, custom detection engineering, or SIEM query capabilities. Proficio is not ideal for organizations expecting automated response in base pricing (Active Defense is a paid add-on).