Deepwatch vs Proficio: MDR comparison 2026
Deepwatch and Proficio are both Pure-play MDRs that work with your existing tools. Deepwatch targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while Proficio serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise. Deepwatch includes 4 attack surfaces in base pricing (Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 2 for Proficio (Endpoint, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose Deepwatch if:
- •Mid-market to enterprise with existing Splunk, Sentinel, Google SecOps, or Securonix SIEM investments
- •Companies wanting a dedicated named team (Squad model) rather than rotating analysts
- •AWS-heavy environments leveraging Level 1 MSSP Competency partnership
- •You need Cloud and SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
- •You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
Choose Proficio if:
- •Mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace
- •Companies needing SOC-as-a-Service with flexible SIEM options (hosted or customer-owned)
- •Budget-conscious teams that want managed detection without the price tag of CrowdStrike or Arctic Wolf
Bottom line: Deepwatch offers broader coverage (4 surfaces vs. 2). Proficio may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Deepwatch and Proficio?
Deepwatch is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Proficio is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Deepwatch covers 4 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 2 for Proficio.
How do Deepwatch and Proficio differ in response capabilities?
Deepwatch supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Proficio supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Deepwatch pricing compare to Proficio?
Deepwatch pricing: Average ~$220K/year, maximum ~$315K for large deployments (per Vendr data). Proficio pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. Watch for with Deepwatch: Volume-based pricing means unexpected data growth can cause cost spikes. Three platform tiers (Core, Advanced, Enterprise) may gate Active Response behind higher tiers.; MEDR (endpoint detection) is a separate add-on, not included in base MDR. Watch for with Proficio: Base ProSOC MDR is monitoring and alerting only. Automated containment (Active Defense) is a separate paid add-on, so budget accordingly.; Log volume directly affects pricing. If your environment grows or you add new log sources, expect cost increases..
Should I choose Deepwatch or Proficio?
Choose Deepwatch if: mid-market to enterprise with existing Splunk, Sentinel, Google SecOps, or Securonix SIEM investments. Choose Proficio if: mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace. Deepwatch is not ideal for sMBs or budget-constrained organizations ($220K-$315K/year is enterprise-oriented). Proficio is not ideal for organizations expecting automated response in base pricing (Active Defense is a paid add-on).