Choose Bitdefender MDR or ThreatDown
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, ThreatDown does not)
Choose ThreatDown if
- SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing
- MSPs wanting channel-first MDR with OneView multi-tenant console and RMM integrations
- Environments prioritizing ransomware protection with 7-day rollback capability
- You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Bitdefender MDR and ThreatDown are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. Bitdefender MDR targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while ThreatDown serves SMB and Mid-market.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Bitdefender MDR and ThreatDown?
Bitdefender MDR is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: Bitdefender MDR offers ≤30 minutes, ThreatDown offers Not disclosed.
How do Bitdefender MDR and ThreatDown 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. ThreatDown supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, file quarantine) and approval is configurable.
How does Bitdefender MDR pricing compare to ThreatDown?
Bitdefender MDR pricing: Not published. Bitdefender simplified to two tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) in 2024. MSPs get consumption-based billing. ThreatDown pricing: MDR at $99/endpoint/year (Elite) or $119/endpoint/year (Ultimate). Server: $129-179/year. Mobile: $10/device. (5-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 ThreatDown: Endpoint-only coverage, no cloud workload, SaaS, identity, or network monitoring; Platform-native lock-in, cannot BYO CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender.