Bitdefender MDR vs Huntress
Buyer brief
Updated 2026-06-02
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.
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.
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.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Organizations already on GravityZone wanting to add managed detection without changing their endpoint stack | MSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing |
| Price | Custom quote | Managed EDR estimate: ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/mo |
| Response authority | 6/6 actions · Configurable | 5/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Requires own platform |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Warranty | $1,000,000 | None listed |
- Best fit
- Organizations already on GravityZone wanting to add managed detection without changing their endpoint stack
- Price
- Custom quote
- Response authority
- 6/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- $1,000,000
- Best fit
- MSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing
- Price
- Managed EDR estimate: ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/mo
- Response authority
- 5/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
›› Detailed comparison
| FIELD | Bitdefender MDRPLATFORM | HuntressPLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| ›› Fit | ||
| Target size | SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise | SMB, Mid-market |
| Sentiment | Positive | Very Positive |
| ›› Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Requires their platform |
| EDR integrations | Bitdefender | Huntress AgentMicrosoft DefenderCrowdStrike FalconSentinelOneCisco Secure Endpoint |
| SIEM integrations | IBM QRadarSplunkMicrosoft SentinelFortiSIEMElasticLogRhythmSumo Logic | Huntress Managed SIEM |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Optional add-onSaaSSaaS: Optional add-onNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Not covered | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Optional add-onSaaSSaaS: Optional add-onNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Not covered |
| ›› Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantineCustom playbooks | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantine |
| IR included | Separate | Separate |
| ›› Cost | ||
| Price range | Not published. Bitdefender simplified to two tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) in 2024. MSPs get consumption-based billing. | Estimated ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/month for EDR (community-reported). Not officially published. Volume discounts decrease price. |
| Minimum seats | None | 50 |
| Breach warranty | $1,000,000 | – |
| ›› More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | Yes |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | + Optional |
| Identity | + Optional | + Optional |
| SaaS apps | + Optional | + Optional |
| Network | + Optional | + Optional |
| OT/ICS | Not offered | Not offered |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | ≤30 minutes | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per-endpoint, per-month | Per-endpoint (EDR), per-identity (ITDR), per-data-source (SIEM). Volume discounts for MSPs. |
| Hidden cost warnings | 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. DFIR is not included. Forensic investigation runs through CYPFER at separate cost.. Breach warranty requires 1,000+ endpoints | 50-endpoint minimum for standard plan, under 50 requires sales engagement. Each product (EDR, ITDR, SIEM, SAT) priced separately, full stack costs add up. Managed SIEM priced per data source with pooled data allocation, overages possible. Pricing not publicly published, requires sales engagement. No breach warranty |
| Data portability | Partial | Partial |
| Contract terms | Annual, Multi-year, Monthly (MSP) | Annual, Monthly |
| Channels | EmailPortalPhone | EmailPortalPhone |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Dedicated analyst | ✓ | – |
| SOC regions | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific |
| Onboarding | Quick for existing GravityZone users. New deployments require agent rollout and onboarding configuration. | Agent deploys in under 30 minutes and appears in portal within ~15 minutes of install. Pre-built deployment scripts for RMM tools. |
| Industry focus | HealthcareEducationFinancial ServicesGovernment (Local/State)ManufacturingRetail | MSP/MSSP ChannelHealthcareFinancial ServicesLegalEducationGovernment (Local/State)Manufacturing |
| MTTD | 24 minutes (MITRE Managed Services Evaluation 2024) | Not separately published |
| MTTR | Not published | 8 minutes average for Managed EDR, 3 minutes average for Managed ITDR (M365) |
| Community view | Gartner Peer Insights 4.8/5 for Endpoint Protection Platforms (223 reviews, Customers' Choice 2026). MITRE ATT&CK evaluations back the detection claims. Note: analyst community ratings are for the GravityZone platform broadly, not the MDR service specifically. | Rated 4.8/5 on G2 from 1,086 reviews and 9.4/10 on PeerSpot. MSPs consistently recommend Huntress for SMB environments, though reporting, API access, and the lack of breach warranty draw criticism. |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018HIPAAGDPR | SOC 2 Type IGDPRCCPA |
| Certifications | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018 | SOC 2 Type I (Security, Availability, Confidentiality)CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2015 |
| Data retention | Up to 365 days depending on configuration. 1 year included with MDR. | Managed SIEM: 1 year default (1 month active + 11 months cold). Extended add-on: 90 days active + up to 7 years cold. Logs are immutable. 30-day post-term retention for data migration. |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
›› 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 a 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 (account disable, custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. Huntress supports 5 autonomous actions (account disable, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) 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.
Should I choose Bitdefender MDR or Huntress?
Choose Bitdefender MDR if: organizations already on GravityZone wanting to add managed detection without changing their endpoint stack. Choose Huntress if: mSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing. Bitdefender MDR is not ideal for organizations with existing non-Bitdefender EDR they want to keep (requires GravityZone agent). Huntress is not ideal for enterprises needing deep SIEM integration with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Chronicle.
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