Stoik vs Cynet: MDR comparison 2026
Stoik is a Cyber insurer that requires its own security platform. Cynet is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Stoik targets SMB organizations; Cynet serves SMB and Mid-market. Stoik includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 5 for Cynet (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose Stoik if:
- •European SMEs wanting cyber insurance and MDR in one broker-sold bundle
- •Companies in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Austria or Luxembourg
- •Organizations needing affordable endpoint monitoring without complex procurement
Choose Cynet if:
- •SMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform
- •Budget-conscious buyers wanting published transparent pricing with MDR included at no extra cost
- •Companies wanting to consolidate tool sprawl by replacing EPP, EDR, NDR, UEBA, deception, and SOAR with one agent
- •You need Cloud and SaaS and Identity and Network coverage included in base pricing
- •Threat hunting included in base pricing (it's an add-on with Stoik)
Bottom line: Stoik (Cyber insurer) and Cynet (Platform vendor) serve different buyer profiles. Your decision depends on whether you prioritize Stoik's stoik removes the friction of buying cyber insurance and mdr separately by bundling both for euro... or Cynet's best fit for smb/mid-market teams wanting an all-in-one security platform with transparent pricin....
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Stoik and Cynet?
Stoik is a Cyber insurer that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Cynet is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Stoik covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Cynet.
How do Stoik and Cynet differ in response capabilities?
Stoik supports 0 autonomous actions (none) and requires approval before acting. Cynet supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Stoik and not included with Cynet.
How does Stoik pricing compare to Cynet?
Stoik pricing: Not published. MDR is not priced separately from insurance.. Cynet pricing: Elite: $7/endpoint/month (EPP+EDR+CyOps MDR). All-in-One: $10/endpoint/month (adds NDR, UEBA, Deception, SOAR, SSPM). Verified on cynet.com/packages. (20-seat minimum). Watch for with Stoik: Requires CrowdStrike Falcon EDR deployment. Cannot use a competing endpoint agent.; MDR is only available bundled with a Stoik insurance policy. No standalone MDR purchase option.. Watch for with Cynet: 20-endpoint minimum ($140/month floor for Elite, $200/month for All-in-One); 1-year auto-renewing contracts standard, combined with platform lock-in makes exit disruptive.
Should I choose Stoik or Cynet?
Choose Stoik if: european SMEs wanting cyber insurance and MDR in one broker-sold bundle. Choose Cynet if: sMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform. Stoik is not ideal for organizations needing active remediation or autonomous containment. Cynet is not ideal for large enterprises with existing CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender deployments since Cynet requires replacing your EDR.