GoSecure vs Kroll: MDR comparison 2026
GoSecure is a Pure-play MDR that requires its own security platform. Kroll is a Services firm that works with your existing tools. GoSecure targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Kroll serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise. GoSecure includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Identity, Network), compared to 5 for Kroll (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
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
Choose Kroll if:
- •Organizations wanting IR expertise built into MDR with 3,000+ annual cases feeding detection
- •Enterprises needing full threat eradication including forensics and root cause analysis
- •Regulated industries needing compliance reporting, IR pedigree, and included $1M breach warranty
- •You need Cloud and SaaS coverage included in base pricing
- •Breach warranty matters to you (Kroll offers one, GoSecure does not)
Bottom line: GoSecure is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. Kroll is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between GoSecure and Kroll?
GoSecure is a Pure-play MDR that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Kroll is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: GoSecure offers ≤15 minutes, Kroll offers Not disclosed. GoSecure covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Kroll.
How do GoSecure and Kroll 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. Kroll supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is not included with GoSecure and included with Kroll.
How does GoSecure pricing compare to Kroll?
GoSecure pricing: MDR Enterprise: from $13.99/endpoint/month. MDR Elite: from $16.99/endpoint/month. Essentials and Complete pricing not disclosed.. Kroll pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Unverified field estimates suggest $30K-$200K+/year depending on scope.. 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 Kroll: CrowdStrike Falcon Complete migration (Dec 2025) increases platform dependency, customers wanting vendor-agnostic EDR lose that flexibility; Named TAM support (vs. Shared TAM) likely incurs additional cost, cost delta not disclosed.
Should I choose GoSecure or Kroll?
Choose GoSecure if: government and financial services buyers who need DHS CDM APL listing and bilingual (English/French) support. Choose Kroll if: organizations wanting IR expertise built into MDR with 3,000+ annual cases feeding detection. GoSecure is not ideal for buyers who need independent peer reviews to validate an MDR provider before purchasing. Kroll is not ideal for organizations that need vendor-agnostic EDR choice (CrowdStrike migration reduces flexibility).