Armor vs ThreatDown: MDR comparison 2026
Armor and ThreatDown are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. Armor targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while ThreatDown serves SMB and Mid-market. Armor includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Network), compared to 1 for ThreatDown (Endpoint).
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
- •You need Cloud and Network coverage included in base pricing
Choose ThreatDown if:
- •SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing
- •MSPs wanting channel-first MDR with OneView multi-tenant console and RMM integrations
- •Environments prioritizing ransomware protection with 7-day rollback capability
- •You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
Bottom line: Armor offers broader coverage (3 surfaces vs. 1). ThreatDown may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Armor and ThreatDown?
Armor is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Armor covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for ThreatDown.
How do Armor and ThreatDown differ in response capabilities?
Armor supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. ThreatDown supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, file quarantine) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Armor and not included with ThreatDown.
How does Armor pricing compare to ThreatDown?
Armor pricing: Starting at ~$4,317/month for XDR+SOC (per SourceForge listing). ThreatDown pricing: MDR at $99/endpoint/year (Elite) or $119/endpoint/year (Ultimate). Server: $129-179/year. Mobile: $10/device. (5-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 ThreatDown: Endpoint-only coverage, no cloud workload, SaaS, identity, or network monitoring; Platform-native lock-in, cannot BYO CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender.
Should I choose Armor or ThreatDown?
Choose Armor if: healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in. Choose ThreatDown if: sMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing. Armor is not ideal for teams running macOS or mobile-heavy environments with no agent support for either. ThreatDown is not ideal for enterprise organizations needing multi-surface coverage (cloud, SaaS, identity, network).