Armor vs Cynet: MDR comparison 2026
Armor and Cynet are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. Armor targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while Cynet serves SMB and Mid-market. Armor includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Network), compared to 5 for Cynet (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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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
Choose Cynet if:
- •SMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform
- •Budget-conscious buyers wanting published transparent pricing with MDR included at no extra cost
- •Companies wanting to consolidate tool sprawl by replacing EPP, EDR, NDR, UEBA, deception, and SOAR with one agent
- •You need SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
Bottom line: Cynet offers broader coverage (5 surfaces vs. 3). Armor may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Armor and Cynet?
Armor is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Cynet is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Armor covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Cynet.
How do Armor and Cynet differ in response capabilities?
Armor supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Cynet 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 Cynet.
How does Armor pricing compare to Cynet?
Armor pricing: Starting at ~$4,317/month for XDR+SOC (per SourceForge listing). Cynet pricing: Elite: $7/endpoint/month (EPP+EDR+CyOps MDR). All-in-One: $10/endpoint/month (adds NDR, UEBA, Deception, SOAR, SSPM). Verified on cynet.com/packages. (20-seat minimum). 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 Cynet: 20-endpoint minimum ($140/month floor for Elite, $200/month for All-in-One); 1-year auto-renewing contracts standard, combined with platform lock-in makes exit disruptive.
Should I choose Armor or Cynet?
Choose Armor if: healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in. Choose Cynet if: sMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform. Armor is not ideal for teams running macOS or mobile-heavy environments with no agent support for either. Cynet is not ideal for large enterprises with existing CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender deployments since Cynet requires replacing your EDR.