Choose ESET or Huntress
Choose ESET if
- SMBs with 25-500 devices that want managed detection without meeting 200+ endpoint minimums
- Organizations already running ESET endpoint protection that want to add managed services on top
- European or global organizations that need multi-language support (30+ languages) and GDPR-aligned operations
- You need Cloud and SaaS 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. ESET is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Huntress is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. ESET targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations; Huntress serves SMB and Mid-market. ESET includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS), compared to 1 for Huntress (Endpoint).
FAQ
What is the main difference between ESET and Huntress?
ESET is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Huntress is an MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ESET covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for Huntress.
How do ESET and Huntress differ in response capabilities?
ESET supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, 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. Incident response is included with ESET and not included with Huntress.
How does ESET pricing compare to Huntress?
ESET pricing: Not published, custom-quoted based on environment and device count with volume discounts (25-seat minimum). 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 ESET: Requires ESET PROTECT Enterprise or Elite subscription as the base, which is a separate cost from MDR itself; MDR Ultimate pricing is significantly higher than standard MDR, but the exact gap is not published. 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.