Choose Bitdefender MDR or Cynet
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, Cynet does not)
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 Cloud and SaaS and Identity and Network coverage included in base pricing
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Bitdefender MDR and Cynet are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. Bitdefender MDR targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while Cynet serves SMB and Mid-market. Bitdefender MDR includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 5 for Cynet (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Bitdefender MDR and Cynet?
Bitdefender MDR 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). SLA commitments differ: Bitdefender MDR offers ≤30 minutes, Cynet offers Not disclosed. Bitdefender MDR covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Cynet.
How do Bitdefender MDR and Cynet 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. Cynet supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Bitdefender MDR pricing compare to Cynet?
Bitdefender MDR pricing: Not published. Bitdefender simplified to two tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) in 2024. MSPs get consumption-based billing. Cynet pricing: $7-10/endpoint/month depending on tier. Elite is $7/endpoint/month (EPP+EDR+CyOps MDR). All-in-One is $10/endpoint/month (adds NDR, UEBA, Deception, SOAR, SSPM). Verified on cynet.com/packages. (20-seat minimum). 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 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.