Bitdefender MDR vs Cyrebro: MDR comparison 2026
Bitdefender MDR and Cyrebro are both Platform vendors. Bitdefender MDR requires its own security platform and targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while Cyrebro works with your existing tools and serves SMB and Mid-market. Bitdefender MDR includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 4 for Cyrebro (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network).
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Which should you choose?
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, Cyrebro does not)
Choose Cyrebro if:
- •SMBs and mid-market teams that want MDR layered on top of their existing EDR and cloud tools
- •Organizations that need fast onboarding (hours) and do not want to manage a SIEM themselves
- •MSPs looking for a white-label, multi-tenant SOC platform
- •You need Cloud and SaaS and Network coverage included in base pricing
Bottom line: Bitdefender MDR is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. Cyrebro is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Bitdefender MDR and Cyrebro?
Bitdefender MDR is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Cyrebro is a Platform vendor that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: Bitdefender MDR offers ≤30 minutes, Cyrebro offers Not disclosed. Bitdefender MDR covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for Cyrebro.
How do Bitdefender MDR and Cyrebro 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. Cyrebro supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is not included with Bitdefender MDR and included with Cyrebro.
How does Bitdefender MDR pricing compare to Cyrebro?
Bitdefender MDR pricing: Not published. Bitdefender simplified to two tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) in 2024. MSPs get consumption-based billing.. Cyrebro pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. 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 Cyrebro: No public pricing means you cannot benchmark against competitors without a sales call; Data ingestion volume into the Security Data Lake may drive cost increases as your environment grows.
Should I choose Bitdefender MDR or Cyrebro?
Choose Bitdefender MDR if: organizations already on GravityZone wanting to add managed detection without changing their endpoint stack. Choose Cyrebro if: sMBs and mid-market teams that want MDR layered on top of their existing EDR and cloud tools. Bitdefender MDR is not ideal for organizations with existing non-Bitdefender EDR they want to keep (requires GravityZone agent). Cyrebro is not ideal for buyers who need US-based SOC operations or follow-the-sun coverage across multiple regions.