Lumifi vs Expel: MDR comparison 2026
Lumifi and Expel are both Pure-play MDRs that work with your existing tools. Lumifi targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while Expel serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Lumifi includes 4 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Network), compared to 5 for Expel (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose Lumifi if:
- •SMB and mid-market teams wanting vendor-agnostic MDR that wraps around their existing EDR
- •Organizations that need security data to stay in their own environment for compliance or policy reasons
- •Healthcare and government buyers looking for specialized MDR with industry-specific detection
- •Threat hunting included in base pricing (it's an add-on with Expel)
Choose Expel if:
- •Mid-market and enterprise organizations with existing security tools wanting vendor-agnostic MDR
- •Security teams that value transparency and want to see every SOC action in real time
- •Multi-cloud environments needing broad integration coverage including Oracle Cloud
- •You need SaaS coverage included in base pricing
- •You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
Bottom line: Expel offers broader coverage (5 surfaces vs. 4). Lumifi may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Lumifi and Expel?
Lumifi is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Expel is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Lumifi covers 4 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Expel.
How do Lumifi and Expel differ in response capabilities?
Lumifi supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Expel supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Lumifi pricing compare to Expel?
Lumifi pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires a sales conversation.. Expel pricing: Starting at $11,640/year. Custom quotes based on environment size and coverage areas.. Watch for with Lumifi: Co-managed model requires your team to handle parts of remediation, which means staffing costs on your side; SIEM licensing (EventTracker or third-party) may be separate from the MDR contract. Watch for with Expel: Threat hunting is NOT included in base MDR, it is a separate add-on; Incident response is NOT included and must be obtained separately.
Should I choose Lumifi or Expel?
Choose Lumifi if: sMB and mid-market teams wanting vendor-agnostic MDR that wraps around their existing EDR. Choose Expel if: mid-market and enterprise organizations with existing security tools wanting vendor-agnostic MDR. Lumifi is not ideal for buyers who require independent analyst validation or MITRE-tested detection claims. Expel is not ideal for organizations wanting platform-native MDR from a single vendor (Expel requires existing security tools).