GoSecure vs Mandiant: MDR comparison 2026
GoSecure is a Pure-play MDR that requires its own security platform. Mandiant is a Services firm that works with your existing tools. GoSecure targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Mandiant serves Mid-market and Enterprise. GoSecure includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Identity, Network), compared to 5 for Mandiant (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 Mandiant if:
- •Enterprise organizations wanting threat intelligence integrated directly into MDR from 500+ frontline analysts
- •Multi-vendor EDR environments (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne all supported without agent swap)
- •Google Cloud Platform customers wanting native SecOps integration
- •You need Cloud and SaaS coverage included in base pricing
Bottom line: GoSecure is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. Mandiant is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between GoSecure and Mandiant?
GoSecure is a Pure-play MDR that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Mandiant is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: GoSecure offers ≤15 minutes, Mandiant offers Not disclosed. GoSecure covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Mandiant.
How do GoSecure and Mandiant 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. Mandiant supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does GoSecure pricing compare to Mandiant?
GoSecure pricing: MDR Enterprise: from $13.99/endpoint/month. MDR Elite: from $16.99/endpoint/month. Essentials and Complete pricing not disclosed.. Mandiant pricing: Estimated ~$83,000/year (third-party estimate from Vendr, not officially published).. 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 Mandiant: ~$83K+/year estimated, premium enterprise pricing; IR retainer is separate and must be purchased independently for full incident response.
Should I choose GoSecure or Mandiant?
Choose GoSecure if: government and financial services buyers who need DHS CDM APL listing and bilingual (English/French) support. Choose Mandiant if: enterprise organizations wanting threat intelligence integrated directly into MDR from 500+ frontline analysts. GoSecure is not ideal for buyers who need independent peer reviews to validate an MDR provider before purchasing. Mandiant is not ideal for sMBs or budget-constrained organizations (~$83K+/year estimated pricing).