Huntress vs N-able
Huntress and N-able are both MSP-channels. Huntress requires its own security platform and targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while N-able works with your existing tools and serves SMB and Mid-market. Huntress includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 5 for N-able (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Buyer brief
Huntress and N-able are both MSP-channels. Huntress requires its own security platform and targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while N-able works with your existing tools and serves SMB and Mid-market. Huntress includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 5 for N-able (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Huntress is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. N-able is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | MSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing | MSPs wanting a unified XDR + SIEM + SOAR + UEBA platform to reduce vendor sprawl |
| Price | Managed EDR estimate: ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/mo | MSP security bundle: $90-$275/user/mo; not Adlumin standalone |
| Response authority | 5/6 actions · Configurable | 6/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Own agent required |
| Data access | Dashboards | Full query access |
| Warranty | None listed | $500,000 |
- Best fit
- MSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing
- Price
- Managed EDR estimate: ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/mo
- Response authority
- 5/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
- Best fit
- MSPs wanting a unified XDR + SIEM + SOAR + UEBA platform to reduce vendor sprawl
- Price
- MSP security bundle: $90-$275/user/mo; not Adlumin standalone
- Response authority
- 6/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Own agent required
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- $500,000
›› Detailed comparison
| FIELD | HuntressPLATFORM | N-ableTECH-AGNOSTIC |
|---|---|---|
| ›› Fit | ||
| Target size | SMB, Mid-market | SMB, Mid-market |
| Sentiment | Very Positive | Positive |
| ›› Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Works with your tools |
| EDR integrations | Huntress AgentMicrosoft DefenderCrowdStrike FalconSentinelOneCisco Secure Endpoint | CrowdStrike |
| SIEM integrations | Huntress Managed SIEM | Built-in SIEM |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Optional add-onSaaSSaaS: Optional add-onNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Not covered | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: CoveredSaaSSaaS: CoveredNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Not covered |
| ›› Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantine | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantineCustom playbooks |
| IR included | Separate | ✓ Included |
| ›› Cost | ||
| Price range | Estimated ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/month for EDR (community-reported). Not officially published. Volume discounts decrease price. | Third-party/MSP-channel estimate: MSPs typically bundle at $90-$275/user/month for full security programs. Exact Adlumin standalone pricing not published. |
| Minimum seats | 50 | None |
| Breach warranty | – | $500,000 |
| ›› More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | Yes |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Identity | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| SaaS apps | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| Network | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| OT/ICS | Not offered | Not offered |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per-endpoint (EDR), per-identity (ITDR), per-data-source (SIEM). Volume discounts for MSPs. | Per-user per-month pricing through MSP channel. Three tiers: MDR Base (identity-focused ITDR for M365 only), MDR Standard, MDR Advanced (adds 90-day retention). |
| Hidden cost warnings | 50-endpoint minimum for standard plan, under 50 requires sales engagement. Each product (EDR, ITDR, SIEM, SAT) priced separately, full stack costs add up. Managed SIEM priced per data source with pooled data allocation, overages possible. Pricing not publicly published, requires sales engagement. No breach warranty | MDR Base tier is identity-only (M365 ITDR). MDR Standard required for endpoint/network/cloud coverage.. Data retention upgrade (30 to 90 days) requires Advanced tier. Pricing designed for MSP channel. Direct enterprise pricing may differ or be unavailable.. N-able acquisition creates roadmap and integration uncertainty |
| Data portability | Partial | Partial |
| Contract terms | Annual, Monthly | Annual, Multi-year |
| Channels | EmailPortalPhone | EmailPortalPhone |
| Data access | Dashboards | Full query access |
| Dedicated analyst | – | ✓ |
| SOC regions | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific | North AmericaEurope |
| Onboarding | Agent deploys in under 30 minutes and appears in portal within ~15 minutes of install. Pre-built deployment scripts for RMM tools. | 30 minutes deployment (vendor-claimed), 600+ hours of pre-built playbooks included |
| Industry focus | MSP/MSSP ChannelHealthcareFinancial ServicesLegalEducationGovernment (Local/State)Manufacturing | Financial ServicesHealthcareLegalGovernmentManufacturing |
| MTTD | Not separately published | Not published |
| MTTR | 8 minutes average for Managed EDR, 3 minutes average for Managed ITDR (M365) | Not published |
| Community view | Rated 4.8/5 on G2 from 1,086 reviews and 9.4/10 on PeerSpot. MSPs consistently recommend Huntress for SMB environments, though reporting, API access, and the lack of breach warranty draw criticism. | G2 4.8/5 and Gartner Peer Insights 4.7/5 (3 reviews) show strong sentiment for customer support, ease of use, and platform features. Limited independent review data. MSP community reception to N-able acquisition is cautiously optimistic but creates integration uncertainty. |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type IGDPRCCPA | HIPAAPCI DSSNISTGLBASOXFFIEC |
| Certifications | SOC 2 Type I (Security, Availability, Confidentiality)CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) | – |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
| Data retention | Managed SIEM: 1 year default (1 month active + 11 months cold). Extended add-on: 90 days active + up to 7 years cold. Logs are immutable. 30-day post-term retention for data migration. | 30 days (Standard), 90 days (Advanced tier) |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
›› FAQ
What is the main difference between Huntress and N-able?
Huntress is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). N-able is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Huntress covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for N-able.
How do Huntress and N-able differ in response capabilities?
Huntress supports 5 autonomous actions (account disable, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. N-able supports 6 autonomous actions (account disable, custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. Incident response is not included with Huntress and included with N-able.
How does Huntress pricing compare to N-able?
Huntress pricing: Estimated ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/month for EDR (community-reported). Not officially published. Volume discounts decrease price. (50-seat minimum). N-able pricing: Third-party/MSP-channel estimate: MSPs typically bundle at $90-$275/user/month for full security programs. Exact Adlumin standalone pricing 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. Watch for with N-able: MDR Base tier is identity-only (M365 ITDR). MDR Standard required for endpoint/network/cloud coverage.; Data retention upgrade (30 to 90 days) requires Advanced tier.
Should I choose Huntress or N-able?
Choose Huntress if: mSPs wanting a channel-first MDR partner with multi-tenant management and volume pricing. Choose N-able if: mSPs wanting a unified XDR + SIEM + SOAR + UEBA platform to reduce vendor sprawl. Huntress is not ideal for enterprises needing deep SIEM integration with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Chronicle. N-able is not ideal for large enterprises with existing SOC infrastructure and direct vendor relationships (MSP-channel only).
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