Choose Kaseya MDR or WatchGuard
Choose Kaseya MDR if
- MSPs that want white-labeled MDR across endpoints, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and firewalls
- Kaseya, Datto and Autotask-heavy teams that want MDR inside the same vendor ecosystem
- SMB clients that need 24/7 SOC coverage but cannot fund an internal security team
Choose WatchGuard if
- MSPs already selling WatchGuard Firebox, AuthPoint or Endpoint Security who want to add managed SOC coverage
- SMB and mid-market customers buying security through an MSP rather than direct enterprise procurement
- Mixed environments that want MDR on Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Okta, Duo and firewall logs through Open MDR
- You need Cloud and SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Kaseya MDR and WatchGuard are both MSP-channels that work with your existing tools. Kaseya MDR targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while WatchGuard serves SMB and Mid-market. Kaseya MDR includes 2 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Network), compared to 5 for WatchGuard (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Kaseya MDR and WatchGuard?
Kaseya MDR is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). WatchGuard is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Kaseya MDR covers 2 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for WatchGuard.
How do Kaseya MDR and WatchGuard differ in response capabilities?
Kaseya MDR supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. WatchGuard supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is not included with Kaseya MDR and included with WatchGuard.
How does Kaseya MDR pricing compare to WatchGuard?
Kaseya MDR pricing: Custom quote. No public per-endpoint price found.. WatchGuard pricing: Not published. Watch for with Kaseya MDR: RocketCyber is transitioning into Kaseya MDR, so buyers should confirm which platform, retention terms and response capabilities are included in the quote.; Kaseya packaging can bundle MDR with endpoint management, EDR, backup and automation, which makes direct MDR-only comparison harder.. Watch for with WatchGuard: WatchGuard publishes package requirements but not public MDR pricing, so buyers need an MSP or WatchGuard quote before cost comparison.; The package names hide meaningful scope differences: Core MDR and Core MDR for Microsoft are narrower than Total MDR and Open MDR..