Proficio vs ReliaQuest: MDR comparison 2026
Proficio and ReliaQuest are both Pure-play MDRs that work with your existing tools. Proficio targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while ReliaQuest serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Proficio includes 2 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Network), compared to 5 for ReliaQuest (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose Proficio if:
- •Mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace
- •Companies needing SOC-as-a-Service with flexible SIEM options (hosted or customer-owned)
- •Budget-conscious teams that want managed detection without the price tag of CrowdStrike or Arctic Wolf
Choose ReliaQuest if:
- •Large enterprises with complex multi-vendor security stacks
- •Organizations wanting to keep existing SIEM/EDR investments
- •Security teams needing AI-driven orchestration and automation at scale
- •You need Cloud and SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
- •You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
Bottom line: ReliaQuest offers broader coverage (5 surfaces vs. 2). Proficio may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Proficio and ReliaQuest?
Proficio is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). ReliaQuest is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Proficio covers 2 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for ReliaQuest.
How do Proficio and ReliaQuest differ in response capabilities?
Proficio supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. ReliaQuest supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Proficio pricing compare to ReliaQuest?
Proficio pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. ReliaQuest pricing: $172,500 average annual (Vendr data). Enterprise base packages reported at $300,000-$600,000/year.. Watch for with Proficio: Base ProSOC MDR is monitoring and alerting only. Automated containment (Active Defense) is a separate paid add-on, so budget accordingly.; Log volume directly affects pricing. If your environment grows or you add new log sources, expect cost increases.. Watch for with ReliaQuest: Enterprise-focused pricing, reported 3-4x competitors per internal sales feedback; Additional technology integrations may add cost beyond base.
Should I choose Proficio or ReliaQuest?
Choose Proficio if: mid-market organizations with existing Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic wanting managed detection without rip-and-replace. Choose ReliaQuest if: large enterprises with complex multi-vendor security stacks. Proficio is not ideal for organizations expecting automated response in base pricing (Active Defense is a paid add-on). ReliaQuest is not ideal for sMBs and mid-market organizations with limited security budgets.