Choose ConnectWise or SentinelOne
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 SaaS and Network coverage included in base pricing
Choose SentinelOne if
- Organizations already running SentinelOne Singularity wanting platform-native MDR without adding another vendor
- Government and regulated industries needing FedRAMP Moderate and High certified MDR with $1M breach warranty
- Teams prioritizing AI-first detection with Purple AI Athena and unique Windows Rollback ransomware recovery
- Breach warranty matters to you (SentinelOne offers one, ConnectWise does not)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. ConnectWise is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. SentinelOne is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. ConnectWise targets SMB and Mid-market organizations; SentinelOne serves Mid-market and Enterprise. ConnectWise includes 4 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network), compared to 3 for SentinelOne (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity).
FAQ
What is the main difference between ConnectWise and SentinelOne?
ConnectWise is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SentinelOne is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: ConnectWise offers ≤15 minutes, SentinelOne offers Not disclosed. ConnectWise covers 4 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 3 for SentinelOne.
How do ConnectWise and SentinelOne differ in response capabilities?
ConnectWise supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. SentinelOne supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does ConnectWise pricing compare to SentinelOne?
ConnectWise pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires custom quote through MSP channel.. SentinelOne pricing: SentinelOne platform pricing is separate from the MDR add-on. Third-party comparison data reports Vigilance MDR around $15-30+/endpoint/year, while SentinelOne public platform tiers and enterprise bundles remain separate or custom.. Watch for with ConnectWise: Pricing requires sales engagement, no self-serve; Ecosystem lock-in through ConnectWise RMM and PSA bundling. Watch for with SentinelOne: Platform license ($179.99-$229.99/endpoint/year) is required before MDR, significant prerequisite cost; MDR pricing is a bolt-on fee not shown on the public pricing page.