Choose ConnectWise or Huntress
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 and Network coverage included in base pricing
Choose Huntress if
- MSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing
- SMBs needing affordable MDR with minimal overhead, deploys in 30 minutes
- Microsoft 365 environments needing identity threat detection alongside endpoint coverage
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. ConnectWise and Huntress are both MSP-channels that bring their own security platform. ConnectWise targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while Huntress serves SMB and Mid-market. ConnectWise includes 4 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network), compared to 1 for Huntress (Endpoint).
FAQ
What is the main difference between ConnectWise and Huntress?
ConnectWise is a MSP-channel 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: ConnectWise offers ≤15 minutes, Huntress offers Not disclosed. ConnectWise covers 4 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for Huntress.
How do ConnectWise and Huntress differ in response capabilities?
ConnectWise supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Huntress supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine) and approval is configurable.
How does ConnectWise pricing compare to Huntress?
ConnectWise pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires custom quote through MSP channel.. 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 ConnectWise: Pricing requires sales engagement, no self-serve; Ecosystem lock-in through ConnectWise RMM and PSA bundling. 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.