Blackpoint Cyber vs Deepwatch
Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. Deepwatch is a Pure-play MDR that works with your existing tools. Blackpoint Cyber targets SMB and Mid-market organizations; Deepwatch serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Blackpoint Cyber includes 2 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Network), compared to 4 for Deepwatch (Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Buyer brief
Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. Deepwatch is a Pure-play MDR that works with your existing tools. Blackpoint Cyber targets SMB and Mid-market organizations; Deepwatch serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Blackpoint Cyber includes 2 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Network), compared to 4 for Deepwatch (Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Blackpoint Cyber is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. Deepwatch is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients | Mid-market to enterprise with existing Splunk, Sentinel, Google SecOps, or Securonix SIEM investments |
| Price | $8-15/endpoint/mo | Buyer benchmark: median $218,983/yr |
| Response authority | 4/6 actions · No approval | 6/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Works with existing stack |
| Data access | Dashboards | Full query access |
| Warranty | None listed | None listed |
- Best fit
- MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients
- Price
- $8-15/endpoint/mo
- Response authority
- 4/6 actions · No approval
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
- Best fit
- Mid-market to enterprise with existing Splunk, Sentinel, Google SecOps, or Securonix SIEM investments
- Price
- Buyer benchmark: median $218,983/yr
- Response authority
- 6/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Works with existing stack
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- None listed
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | Blackpoint CyberPLATFORM | DeepwatchTECH-AGNOSTIC |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | SMB, Mid-market | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Sentiment | Positive | Mixed |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Works with your tools |
| EDR integrations | Blackpoint EDR AgentMicrosoft DefenderBitdefenderSophosCrowdStrikeCylanceWebrootMalwarebytes/ThreatDown SentinelOne | CrowdStrike FalconMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint SentinelOne |
| SIEM integrations | LogIC (native logging/compliance) | Splunk Enterprise & CloudGoogle SecOps (Chronicle)Microsoft SentinelSecuronix (added Feb 2026) |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Optional add-onSaaSSaaS: Optional add-onNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Not covered | EPEndpoint: Optional add-onCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: CoveredSaaSSaaS: CoveredNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Fully Autonomous | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContainDisable accounts | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantineCustom playbooks |
| IR included | ✓ Included | Separate |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment. | Third-party buyer data reports a $218,983/year median buyer cost for Deepwatch, with a visible public range from $126,904 to $322,131/year. |
| Minimum seats | None | None |
| Breach warranty | – | – |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | No |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | + Optional |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Identity | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| SaaS apps | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Network | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| OT/ICS | Not offered | + Optional |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per-endpoint, monthly billing (MSP channel model) | Volume-based (data ingestion volume in GB/TB per day or Splunk Virtual Compute units), not per-endpoint |
| Hidden cost warnings | Pricing not publicly listed, requires custom quote through MSP. All payments non-cancellable and non-refundable per reseller agreement. Volume pricing (50+ endpoints) requires 1-year commitment. LogIC logging/compliance and Cloud MDR are separate purchases. Cannot buy direct. Must go through an MSP partner.. CompassOne Standard vs Essentials tier split means some features cost extra | Volume-based pricing means unexpected data growth can cause cost spikes. Three platform tiers (Core, Advanced, Enterprise) may gate Active Response behind higher tiers.. MEDR (endpoint detection) is a separate add-on, not included in base MDR. MDR Essentials is a limited entry point with fewer capabilities than full platform tiers |
| Data portability | Limited | Partial |
| Contract terms | Month-to-month, Annual (required for volume 50+ endpoints) | Custom enterprise |
| Channels | EmailPortalPhone | SlackEmailPortalPhone |
| Data access | Dashboards | Full query access |
| Dedicated analyst | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC regions | North America | North America |
| Onboarding | Minutes per Blackpoint marketing. User reviews confirm quick, straightforward setup. | 30 days typical. MDR Essentials can launch SOC in under 1 hour. |
| Industry focus | Managed Service ProvidersHealthcareFinancial ServicesRetailGovernment | HealthcareFinancial ServicesManufacturingRetailEnergy |
| MTTD | Not published | Not published |
| MTTR | Average 16 minutes for on-premises incidents, 7 minutes for cloud incidents. Overall ~27 minutes including partner phone call after threat elimination. | Not published |
| Community view | G2 4.7/5 (257 reviews) and Grid Leader with 23 badges (Spring 2025). PeerSpot 9.0/10. MSPs praise the autonomous response model, easy deployment and channel-first approach. Recurring complaints about portal usability, limited SOC transparency and no Linux support. Glassdoor 3.6/5 flags analyst burnout concerns. | Customer reviews are positive (Gartner Peer Insights 4.2/5 from 59 reviews, G2 High Performer Fall 2025), praising Squad team and DRS technology. Employee sentiment is concerning: Glassdoor 2.9/5 (215 reviews, 35% recommend). 42% headcount reduction (412 to 239 employees) across 2024-2025, founding CEO departed to competitor Mitiga Jan 2025. |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type IIGDPRPCI DSSHIPAA/HITECH | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001:2022PCI DSS Level 1 |
| Certifications | SOC 2 Type II | SOC 2 Type II (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, certified since inception)ISO 27001:2022 (first certified 2024)PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider (since inception) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| Data retention | 365 days encrypted log storage via LogIC (AES-256, read-only, 3 zones). Extended retention available. | 12 months hot data retention (Platform Core tier) |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between Blackpoint Cyber and Deepwatch?
Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Deepwatch is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Blackpoint Cyber covers 2 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for Deepwatch.
How do Blackpoint Cyber and Deepwatch differ in response capabilities?
Blackpoint Cyber supports 4 autonomous actions (account disable, endpoint isolation, network containment, process termination) and acts without approval. Deepwatch supports 6 autonomous actions (account disable, custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Blackpoint Cyber and not included with Deepwatch.
How does Blackpoint Cyber pricing compare to Deepwatch?
Blackpoint Cyber pricing: Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment.. Deepwatch pricing: Third-party buyer data reports a $218,983/year median buyer cost for Deepwatch, with a visible public range from $126,904 to $322,131/year.. 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 Deepwatch: Volume-based pricing means unexpected data growth can cause cost spikes. Three platform tiers (Core, Advanced, Enterprise) may gate Active Response behind higher tiers.; MEDR (endpoint detection) is a separate add-on, not included in base MDR.
Should I choose Blackpoint Cyber or Deepwatch?
Choose Blackpoint Cyber if: mSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients. Choose Deepwatch if: mid-market to enterprise with existing Splunk, Sentinel, Google SecOps, or Securonix SIEM investments. Blackpoint Cyber is not ideal for enterprises buying MDR directly, not through an MSP channel. Blackpoint does not sell direct.. Deepwatch is not ideal for sMBs or budget-constrained organizations ($220K-$315K/year is enterprise-oriented).
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