Lumifi vs ReliaQuest: MDR comparison 2026
Lumifi and ReliaQuest are both Pure-play MDRs that work with your existing tools. Lumifi targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while ReliaQuest serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Lumifi includes 4 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Network), compared to 5 for ReliaQuest (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
Choose ReliaQuest if:
- •Large enterprises with complex multi-vendor security stacks
- •Organizations wanting to keep existing SIEM/EDR investments
- •Security teams needing AI-driven orchestration and automation at scale
- •You need SaaS coverage included in base pricing
- •You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
Bottom line: ReliaQuest 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 ReliaQuest?
Lumifi is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). ReliaQuest 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 ReliaQuest.
How do Lumifi and ReliaQuest differ in response capabilities?
Lumifi supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. ReliaQuest 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 ReliaQuest?
Lumifi pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires a sales conversation.. ReliaQuest pricing: $172,500 average annual (Vendr data). Enterprise base packages reported at $300,000-$600,000/year.. 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 ReliaQuest: Enterprise-focused pricing, reported 3-4x competitors per internal sales feedback; Additional technology integrations may add cost beyond base.
Should I choose Lumifi or ReliaQuest?
Choose Lumifi if: sMB and mid-market teams wanting vendor-agnostic MDR that wraps around their existing EDR. Choose ReliaQuest if: large enterprises with complex multi-vendor security stacks. Lumifi is not ideal for buyers who require independent analyst validation or MITRE-tested detection claims. ReliaQuest is not ideal for sMBs and mid-market organizations with limited security budgets.