Choose Bitdefender MDR or Blackpoint Cyber
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, Blackpoint Cyber does not)
Choose Blackpoint Cyber if
- MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients
- SMBs (via MSP partners) wanting fast incident containment without managing security in-house
- Microsoft 365 environments needing endpoint, cloud and identity coverage through one provider
- You need Network coverage included in base pricing
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Bitdefender MDR is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. Bitdefender MDR targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations; Blackpoint Cyber serves SMB and Mid-market. Bitdefender MDR includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 2 for Blackpoint Cyber (Endpoint, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Bitdefender MDR and Blackpoint Cyber?
Bitdefender MDR is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: Bitdefender MDR offers ≤30 minutes, Blackpoint Cyber offers Not disclosed. Bitdefender MDR covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 2 for Blackpoint Cyber.
How do Bitdefender MDR and Blackpoint Cyber differ in response capabilities?
Bitdefender MDR supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Blackpoint Cyber supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable) and acts without approval. Incident response is not included with Bitdefender MDR and included with Blackpoint Cyber.
How does Bitdefender MDR pricing compare to Blackpoint Cyber?
Bitdefender MDR pricing: Not published. Bitdefender simplified to two tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) in 2024. MSPs get consumption-based billing.. Blackpoint Cyber pricing: Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment.. 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. Watch for with Blackpoint Cyber: Pricing not publicly listed, requires custom quote through MSP; All payments non-cancellable and non-refundable per reseller agreement.