Choose Bitdefender MDR or Huntress
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, Huntress does not)
Choose Huntress if
- MSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing
- SMBs needing affordable MDR with minimal overhead, deploys in 30 minutes
- Microsoft 365 environments needing identity threat detection alongside endpoint coverage
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Updated 2026-06-02
Fit. Huntress is the cleaner fit for MSPs and SMBs buying managed EDR client by client. Bitdefender fits organizations already standardized on GravityZone that want MDR without changing endpoint vendors.
Response. Bitdefender has stronger formal test evidence, including a 2024 MITRE managed-services result with low alert noise. Huntress has stronger MSP-market validation and a simpler operating model, but no MITRE managed-services result.
Cost and scope. Huntress is easier to price at roughly $2.50-3.50/endpoint/month. Bitdefender pricing is custom, and its larger breach warranty sits behind MDR PLUS with a 1,000-endpoint requirement. For MSP packaging, Huntress is usually the practical option; for GravityZone estates, Bitdefender is the lower-disruption option.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Bitdefender MDR and Huntress?
Bitdefender MDR is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Huntress is an MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: Bitdefender MDR offers ≤30 minutes, Huntress offers Not disclosed.
How do Bitdefender MDR and Huntress 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. Huntress supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine) and approval is configurable.
How does Bitdefender MDR pricing compare to Huntress?
Bitdefender MDR pricing: Not published. Bitdefender simplified to two tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) in 2024. MSPs get consumption-based billing. Huntress pricing: Estimated ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/month for EDR (community-reported). Not officially published. Volume discounts decrease price. (50-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 Huntress: 50-endpoint minimum for standard plan, under 50 requires sales engagement; Each product (EDR, ITDR, SIEM, SAT) priced separately, full stack costs add up.