Choose Blackpoint Cyber or ConnectWise
Choose Blackpoint Cyber if
- MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients
- SMBs (via MSP partners) wanting fast incident containment without managing security in-house
- Microsoft 365 environments needing endpoint, cloud and identity coverage through one provider
Choose ConnectWise if
- MSPs already in the ConnectWise ecosystem (PSA, RMM) who want MDR without a separate vendor relationship
- MSPs serving SMB clients who need turnkey MDR without building their own SOC
- MSPs that want to offer multiple EDR options (Bitdefender, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender) across their client base
- You need Cloud and SaaS coverage included in base pricing
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Blackpoint Cyber and ConnectWise are both MSP-channels that bring their own security platform. Blackpoint Cyber targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while ConnectWise serves SMB and Mid-market. Blackpoint Cyber includes 2 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Network), compared to 4 for ConnectWise (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Blackpoint Cyber and ConnectWise?
Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ConnectWise is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: Blackpoint Cyber offers Not disclosed, ConnectWise offers ≤15 minutes. Blackpoint Cyber covers 2 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for ConnectWise.
How do Blackpoint Cyber and ConnectWise differ in response capabilities?
Blackpoint Cyber supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable) and acts without approval. ConnectWise supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Blackpoint Cyber and not included with ConnectWise.
How does Blackpoint Cyber pricing compare to ConnectWise?
Blackpoint Cyber pricing: Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment.. ConnectWise pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires custom quote through MSP channel.. Watch for with Blackpoint Cyber: Pricing not publicly listed, requires custom quote through MSP; All payments non-cancellable and non-refundable per reseller agreement. Watch for with ConnectWise: Pricing requires sales engagement, no self-serve; Ecosystem lock-in through ConnectWise RMM and PSA bundling.