Choose Blackpoint Cyber or N-able
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 N-able if
- MSPs wanting a unified XDR + SIEM + SOAR + UEBA platform to reduce vendor sprawl
- SMBs and mid-market needing strong compliance reporting (HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST) with breach warranty protection
- MSPs serving clients who need vendor-agnostic MDR that works alongside existing EDR tools
- You need Cloud and SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
- Breach warranty matters to you (N-able offers one, Blackpoint Cyber does not)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Updated 2026-06-01
Fit. Both are MSP-channel MDR options for SMB and mid-market clients, but Blackpoint is an autonomous-response MDR service while N-able Adlumin is a broader XDR, SIEM, SOAR and UEBA platform for MSP security operations.
Response. Blackpoint's SOC acts without waiting for partner approval. It isolates endpoints, kills processes, disables identities and then calls the partner after containment. That is useful when the MSP wants the provider to own the 3am response. The trade-off is less approval control, limited SOC transparency and no Linux agent.
Cost and scope. N-able Adlumin is more configurable and more platform-like. It works alongside existing EDR tools, gives full query access, includes SIEM/SOAR/UEBA capabilities and carries a $500K breach warranty. It also has acquisition integration risk after N-able bought Adlumin in November 2024, and the vendor's 70% automation claim is not independently validated. Choose Blackpoint if fast autonomous containment through an MSP is the priority. Choose N-able Adlumin if the MSP wants a broader operations platform with reporting, compliance workflows, query access and configurable playbooks. Pricing is not directly comparable: Blackpoint is endpoint-oriented; Adlumin is commonly bundled into broader per-user MSP security programs.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Blackpoint Cyber and N-able?
Blackpoint Cyber is an MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). N-able is an MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Blackpoint Cyber covers 2 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for N-able.
How do Blackpoint Cyber and N-able differ in response capabilities?
Blackpoint Cyber supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable) and acts without approval. N-able supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Blackpoint Cyber pricing compare to N-able?
Blackpoint Cyber pricing: Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment. N-able pricing: Third-party/MSP-channel estimate: MSPs typically bundle at $90-$275/user/month for full security programs. Exact Adlumin standalone pricing not published. 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 N-able: MDR Base tier is identity-only (M365 ITDR). MDR Standard required for endpoint/network/cloud coverage.; Data retention upgrade (30 to 90 days) requires Advanced tier.