Armor vs Bitdefender MDR: MDR comparison 2026
Armor and Bitdefender MDR are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. Armor targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while Bitdefender MDR serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise. Armor includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Network), compared to 1 for Bitdefender MDR (Endpoint).
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Which should you choose?
Choose Armor if:
- •Healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in
- •Multi-cloud shops on AWS, Azure, or GCP that want a single MDR provider across all three
- •Organizations that value IR and forensics included in base pricing rather than as a retainer add-on
- •You need Cloud and Network coverage included in base pricing
Choose Bitdefender MDR if:
- •Organizations already on GravityZone wanting to add managed detection without changing their endpoint stack
- •MSPs looking for affordable, multi-tenant MDR with consumption billing and RMM integrations
- •Mid-market teams (50-500 endpoints) wanting single-vendor EPP + EDR + MDR from one provider
- •Breach warranty matters to you (Bitdefender MDR offers one, Armor does not)
Bottom line: Armor offers broader coverage (3 surfaces vs. 1). Bitdefender MDR may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Armor and Bitdefender MDR?
Armor is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Bitdefender MDR is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: Armor offers Not disclosed, Bitdefender MDR offers ≤30 minutes. Armor covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for Bitdefender MDR.
How do Armor and Bitdefender MDR differ in response capabilities?
Armor supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Bitdefender MDR supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Armor and not included with Bitdefender MDR.
How does Armor pricing compare to Bitdefender MDR?
Armor pricing: Starting at ~$4,317/month for XDR+SOC (per SourceForge listing). Bitdefender MDR pricing: Not published. Bitdefender simplified to two tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) in 2024. MSPs get consumption-based billing.. Watch for with Armor: Armor Anywhere agent is built on Trend Micro. Running it alongside CrowdStrike or SentinelOne may cause conflicts, forcing a swap.; Compliance consulting (HIPAA readiness, HITRUST prep) is billed as professional services on top of the MDR subscription.. Watch for with Bitdefender MDR: Requires GravityZone agent. Cannot use third-party EDR for core MDR detection.; XDR sensor licenses (network, identity, cloud, email) are additional cost and can significantly increase total spend.
Should I choose Armor or Bitdefender MDR?
Choose Armor if: healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in. Choose Bitdefender MDR if: organizations already on GravityZone wanting to add managed detection without changing their endpoint stack. Armor is not ideal for teams running macOS or mobile-heavy environments with no agent support for either. Bitdefender MDR is not ideal for organizations with existing non-Bitdefender EDR they want to keep (requires GravityZone agent).