GoSecure vs Huntress: MDR comparison 2026
GoSecure is a Pure-play MDR that requires its own security platform. Huntress is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. GoSecure targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Huntress serves SMB and Mid-market. GoSecure includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Identity, Network), compared to 1 for Huntress (Endpoint).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose GoSecure if:
- •Government and financial services buyers who need DHS CDM APL listing and bilingual (English/French) support
- •Mid-market Microsoft Defender shops wanting to layer MDR on top of existing Defender telemetry
- •Organizations that want endpoint, network, email, and AD identity detection from a single vendor
- •You need Identity and Network 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
Bottom line: GoSecure (Pure-play MDR) and Huntress (MSP-channel) serve different buyer profiles. Your decision depends on whether you prioritize GoSecure's bundles endpoint, network, email, and ad identity detection in a single platform with published p... or Huntress's the most recommended mdr on r/msp for smb environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between GoSecure and Huntress?
GoSecure is a Pure-play MDR that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Huntress is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: GoSecure offers ≤15 minutes, Huntress offers Not disclosed. GoSecure covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for Huntress.
How do GoSecure and Huntress differ in response capabilities?
GoSecure 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.
How does GoSecure pricing compare to Huntress?
GoSecure pricing: MDR Enterprise: from $13.99/endpoint/month. MDR Elite: from $16.99/endpoint/month. Essentials and Complete pricing not disclosed.. 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 GoSecure: Full MXDR requires the Titan EDR agent, so expect additional deployment effort if you are running a different EDR today; IR and DFIR are not included in any MDR tier. You will need a separate retainer for hands-on incident response.. 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.
Should I choose GoSecure or Huntress?
Choose GoSecure if: government and financial services buyers who need DHS CDM APL listing and bilingual (English/French) support. Choose Huntress if: mSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing. GoSecure is not ideal for buyers who need independent peer reviews to validate an MDR provider before purchasing. Huntress is not ideal for enterprises needing deep SIEM integration with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Chronicle.