Armor vs ReliaQuest: MDR comparison 2026
Armor is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. ReliaQuest is a Pure-play MDR that works with your existing tools. Armor targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; ReliaQuest serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Armor includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Network), compared to 5 for ReliaQuest (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 ReliaQuest if:
- •Large enterprises with complex multi-vendor security stacks
- •Organizations wanting to keep existing SIEM/EDR investments
- •Security teams needing AI-driven orchestration and automation at scale
- •You need SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
- •You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
Bottom line: Armor is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. ReliaQuest is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Armor and ReliaQuest?
Armor is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ReliaQuest is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Armor covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for ReliaQuest.
How do Armor and ReliaQuest differ in response capabilities?
Armor supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. ReliaQuest 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 ReliaQuest.
How does Armor pricing compare to ReliaQuest?
Armor pricing: Starting at ~$4,317/month for XDR+SOC (per SourceForge listing). ReliaQuest pricing: $172,500 average annual (Vendr data). Enterprise base packages reported at $300,000-$600,000/year.. 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 ReliaQuest: Enterprise-focused pricing, reported 3-4x competitors per internal sales feedback; Additional technology integrations may add cost beyond base.
Should I choose Armor or ReliaQuest?
Choose Armor if: healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in. Choose ReliaQuest if: large enterprises with complex multi-vendor security stacks. Armor is not ideal for teams running macOS or mobile-heavy environments with no agent support for either. ReliaQuest is not ideal for sMBs and mid-market organizations with limited security budgets.