Choose Huntress or WithSecure
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
Choose WithSecure if
- European mid-market organizations prioritizing EU data residency, GDPR, NIS2, and DORA compliance
- Companies wanting a single-vendor platform (EPP + EDR + XDR + MDR) with included IR
- Organizations needing NCSC CIR Level 1 assured incident response
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Huntress is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. WithSecure is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Huntress targets SMB and Mid-market organizations; WithSecure serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Huntress and WithSecure?
Huntress is an MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). WithSecure is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack).
How do Huntress and WithSecure differ in response capabilities?
Huntress supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine) and approval is configurable. WithSecure supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine) and approval is configurable. Incident response is not included with Huntress and included with WithSecure.
How does Huntress pricing compare to WithSecure?
Huntress pricing: Estimated ~$2.50-$3.50/endpoint/month for EDR (community-reported). Not officially published. Volume discounts decrease price. (50-seat minimum). WithSecure pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Custom quotes required. Described as 'competitively priced for mid-sized businesses.' ITPro rated pricing 5/5 stars. 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 WithSecure: Platform lock-in: requires WithSecure Elements EDR, cannot use competing EDR; Modular pricing: full coverage across identity, cloud, SaaS, and exposure management adds cost beyond base MDR.