Choose N-able or ThreatDown
Choose N-able if
- MSPs wanting a unified XDR + SIEM + SOAR + UEBA platform to reduce vendor sprawl
- SMBs and mid-market needing strong compliance reporting (HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST) with breach warranty protection
- MSPs serving clients who need vendor-agnostic MDR that works alongside existing EDR tools
- You need Cloud and SaaS and Identity and Network coverage included in base pricing
- Breach warranty matters to you (N-able offers one, ThreatDown does not)
Choose ThreatDown if
- SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing
- MSPs wanting channel-first MDR with OneView multi-tenant console and RMM integrations
- Environments prioritizing ransomware protection with 7-day rollback capability
- You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. N-able is a MSP-channel that works with your existing tools. ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. N-able targets SMB and Mid-market organizations; ThreatDown serves SMB and Mid-market. N-able includes 5 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 1 for ThreatDown (Endpoint).
FAQ
What is the main difference between N-able and ThreatDown?
N-able is an MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). N-able covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for ThreatDown.
How do N-able and ThreatDown differ in response capabilities?
N-able supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. ThreatDown supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, file quarantine) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with N-able and not included with ThreatDown.
How does N-able pricing compare to ThreatDown?
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. ThreatDown pricing: MDR at $99/endpoint/year (Elite) or $119/endpoint/year (Ultimate). Server: $129-179/year. Mobile: $10/device. (5-seat minimum). 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. Watch for with ThreatDown: Endpoint-only coverage, no cloud workload, SaaS, identity, or network monitoring; Platform-native lock-in, cannot BYO CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender.