Ontinue vs ThreatDown
Ontinue is a Microsoft-ecosystem that works with your existing tools. ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Ontinue targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; ThreatDown serves SMB and Mid-market. Ontinue includes 5 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 1 for ThreatDown (Endpoint).
Buyer brief
Ontinue is a Microsoft-ecosystem that works with your existing tools. ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Ontinue targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; ThreatDown serves SMB and Mid-market. Ontinue includes 5 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 1 for ThreatDown (Endpoint).
ThreatDown is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. Ontinue is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Organizations heavily invested in Microsoft E5/Defender ecosystem | SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing |
| Price | Not published | $99/endpoint/yr |
| Response authority | 6/6 actions · Configurable | 3/6 actions · Configurable |
| Stack | Works with existing stack | Requires own platform |
| Data access | Full query access | Dashboards |
| Warranty | None listed | None listed |
- Best fit
- Organizations heavily invested in Microsoft E5/Defender ecosystem
- Price
- Not published
- Response authority
- 6/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Works with existing stack
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- None listed
- Best fit
- SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing
- Price
- $99/endpoint/yr
- Response authority
- 3/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | OntinueTECH-AGNOSTIC | ThreatDownPLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | Mid-market, Enterprise | SMB, Mid-market |
| Sentiment | Very Positive | Positive |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Works with your tools | Requires their platform |
| EDR integrations | Microsoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft Defender 365 XDR | ThreatDown EDR (native, required) |
| SIEM integrations | Microsoft Sentinel | Splunk Enterprise (log export)Microsoft Sentinel (log export)Google Chronicle (log export) |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: CoveredIDIdentity: CoveredSaaSSaaS: CoveredNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Not coveredIDIdentity: Not coveredSaaSSaaS: Not coveredNetNetwork: Not coveredOTOT/IoT: Not covered |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Configurable |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContainDisable accountsQuarantineCustom playbooks | IsolateKill processQuarantine |
| IR included | ✓ Included | Separate |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Not published | MDR at $99/endpoint/year (Elite) or $119/endpoint/year (Ultimate). Server: $129-179/year. Mobile: $10/device. |
| Minimum seats | None | 5 |
| Breach warranty | – | – |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | No | Yes |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | ✓ Included | Not offered |
| Identity | ✓ Included | Not offered |
| SaaS apps | ✓ Included | Not offered |
| Network | ✓ Included | Not offered |
| OT/ICS | + Optional | Not offered |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per-user or per-asset subscription | Per-endpoint, published pricing. Four bundles: Core ($69), Advanced ($79), Elite ($99, includes MDR), Ultimate ($119, MDR+DNS+Premium). Server: $129-179/year. Mobile: $10/device. 5-endpoint minimum. 10% discount for 2-year commitment. |
| Hidden cost warnings | Requires Microsoft E5 or Defender licenses as prerequisite. Microsoft Sentinel consumption costs are separate and usage-based. Add-on services (vulnerability mitigation, IoT, phishing) increase total cost | Endpoint-only coverage, no cloud workload, SaaS, identity, or network monitoring. Platform-native lock-in, cannot BYO CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender. No dedicated analyst or account manager, pooled SOC model |
| Data portability | Full | Limited |
| Contract terms | Annual, Multi-year | Annual, 2-year (10% discount) |
| Channels | TeamsEmailPortalPhone | SlackTeamsPortalEmailPhone |
| Data access | Full query access | Dashboards |
| Dedicated analyst | ✓ | – |
| SOC regions | North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific | North America |
| Onboarding | 1-5 days for 24/7 coverage, 10 days fully operational | Minutes after agent deployment |
| Industry focus | Financial ServicesHealthcareManufacturingTechnologyProfessional Services | EducationGovernmentHealthcareManufacturingMSP/Channel |
| MTTD | Not published | Not published |
| MTTR | Up to 50% reduction in mean time to investigate via Autonomous Investigator (vendor-published) | Not published |
| Community view | Gartner Peer Insights 4.8/5 (22 eligible reviews, 65 total ratings) with 97% willingness to recommend. Gartner Strong Performer in VoC for MDR 2024. Praised for Microsoft expertise and Teams-based collaboration. | G2 4.6/5 (1,074 reviews) with multiple Leader awards (Best ROI, Easiest to Use). Gartner Peer Insights 4.6/5 (904 reviews) for EDR, though MDR-specific reviews are fewer. MRG Effitas EPP Product of the Year 2025. IDC MarketScape 2024: Leader for endpoint security (Small Business). Praised for simplicity and price transparency. Main knock: endpoint-only with platform lock-in. |
| Compliance | ISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018 | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001 |
| Certifications | Microsoft Cloud Security Advanced Specialization (one of ~50 Microsoft partners worldwide)Microsoft Threat Protection CertificationMicrosoft-verified MXDR Service ProviderISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018 | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2008 |
| Data retention | Not publicly disclosed. Data resides in customer's own Sentinel instance. | Not publicly disclosed |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between Ontinue and ThreatDown?
Ontinue is a Microsoft-ecosystem that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Ontinue covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for ThreatDown.
How do Ontinue and ThreatDown differ in response capabilities?
Ontinue supports 6 autonomous actions (account disable, custom playbooks, endpoint isolation, file quarantine, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. ThreatDown supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, file quarantine, process termination) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Ontinue and not included with ThreatDown.
How does Ontinue pricing compare to ThreatDown?
Ontinue pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. 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 Ontinue: Requires Microsoft E5 or Defender licenses as prerequisite; Microsoft Sentinel consumption costs are separate and usage-based. 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.
Should I choose Ontinue or ThreatDown?
Choose Ontinue if: organizations heavily invested in Microsoft E5/Defender ecosystem. Choose ThreatDown if: sMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing. Ontinue is not ideal for organizations using non-Microsoft EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.). ThreatDown is not ideal for enterprise organizations needing multi-surface coverage (cloud, SaaS, identity, network).
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