Alert Logic Alternatives & Competitors
Why look for alternatives?
Alert Logic may not be the best fit if:
- •Organizations needing robust native EDR (may still need CrowdStrike/Defender alongside)
- •Enterprises requiring APAC or Middle East SOC coverage
- •Buyers who need a polished, modern UI
- •Companies needing a breach warranty or guarantee
- •Primarily on-premises organizations with no cloud footprint
Alert Logic at a glance
36 Alternatives
MSPs who need white-label MDR to resell
Barracuda Networks
Purpose-built for the MSP channel. Multi-tenant management, SentinelOne-powered endpoint security, and a 24/7 SOC make it a natural fit for MSPs serving SMB clients. Won multiple 2025 industry awards. Less proven for direct enterprise buyers, and detection claims lack independent validation.
What they do
MSP-channel MDR, autonomous SOC, no approval gates
Blackpoint Cyber
MSP-channel MDR with autonomous SOC response (self-reported 7-16 min MTTR) and patented network visualization. Trade-offs: MSP-only sales model, limited portal transparency, no approval controls, no MITRE validation.
What they do
Regulated industry, compliance drives everything
Fortra
Established MDR with strong cloud/compliance positioning and formalized SLAs. If LevelBlue delivers on its 'nothing changes' promise, customers may gain access to a larger global SOC footprint and broader threat intelligence. But the deal is pending close with no timeline, and LevelBlue is an unproven acquirer. Treat this as a transitional product.
What they do
Want IR expertise baked into MDR, not bolted on
Kroll
Kroll Responder's differentiator is depth of real-world IR experience: 3,000+ annual breach investigations feeding detection and response. This is a services firm with MDR, not an MDR vendor with services. Complete Response methodology, included $1M breach warranty, and direct escalation to elite IR/forensics teams set it apart. December 2025 CrowdStrike migration brings faster response but increases platform dependency.
What they do
MSPs wanting XDR + SIEM + SOAR in one platform
N-able
Unified security operations platform combining XDR, SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA with MDR in one solution. AI automates 70% of threat response. Breach warranty and vendor-agnostic approach make it compelling for MSPs serving SMB/mid-market clients.
What they do
Your team wants full query access to raw data
Rapid7
Unique combination of full SIEM data access with managed MDR, providing both transparency and active response. Analyst pod model ensures your SOC team knows your environment. AI triage accuracy and Active Remediation via Velociraptor are standout features.
What they do
Multi-vendor stack, want open XDR underneath
Secureworks
Enterprise-grade open XDR MDR with broad integration, CTU threat intelligence (now Sophos X-Ops), 100% MITRE ATT&CK visibility, and included unlimited remote IR. Post-Sophos acquisition: Taegis platform continuing with active investment (Sophos Endpoint integration, ITDR launch, free third-party integrations). Product quality respected. Main risk is whether Sophos — traditionally SMB-focused — will sustain enterprise Taegis investment long-term.
What they do
Alert-fatigued teams wanting agnostic MDR over their existing stack
Critical Start
Technology-agnostic MDR with TBR deterministic alert auto-resolution, 100+ integrations, OT/ICS support, two-person response validation, and MITRE Engenuity participation (2022). Trade-off is fully opaque pricing, enterprise focus, no breach warranty, and no Slack integration.
What they do
Heavy Splunk or Sentinel investment to protect
Deepwatch
SIEM-centric, vendor-agnostic MDR with a patented DRS engine (98% FP reduction), dedicated Squad team per customer, and deep Splunk/Chronicle/Sentinel expertise. Best for enterprises with existing SIEM investments wanting a named team with 800+ log source support.
What they do
Automotive, retail, or QSR vertical
Nuspire (PDI Security)
25+ year MSSP veteran now operating as PDI Security & Network Solutions. Technology-agnostic MDR with proprietary nuSIEM handling billions of events daily. PDI ranked #17 globally by MSSP Alert (2025). 2,500+ organizations, 97% retention. Best for convenience retail, automotive, QSR, and specialty retail verticals. Still zero independent reviews on any platform — community validation remains absent.
What they do
Have an EDR you like, want MDR on top
Red Canary
Vendor-agnostic MDR with 9 EDR platform integrations, detection-as-code methodology, and the strongest analyst validation in the MDR market. Post-Zscaler acquisition (Aug 2025): vendor-agnostic positioning preserved so far with 200+ integrations maintained and CrowdStrike partnership expanded. But Forrester warns SSE+MDR bundling isn't a natural consumption model and competitive partnerships may erode. No major layoffs or service disruptions reported through Feb 2026.
What they do
False positives are your biggest pain point
Bitdefender MDR
MITRE-validated detection quality (24-min MTTD, lowest FP rate) on a single-vendor GravityZone platform with 3 global SOCs, competitive per-endpoint pricing, and up to $1M breach warranty. Trade-off is vendor lock-in to GravityZone and less integration breadth vs technology-agnostic providers.
What they do
SIEM+XDR you run yourself, no SOC required
Blumira
SIEM+XDR designed for small IT teams: free tier, per-employee pricing with unlimited ingestion, 75+ integrations, and pre-tuned detections that work out of the box. Trade-off: not a fully managed SOC -- customers must act on findings, and automated response is only on the Automate tier ($21/employee/month).
What they do
Already run Check Point, want managed MDR
Check Point
MDR backed by ThreatCloud AI and 450+ security experts. Infinity XDR/XPR achieved 100% detection in 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations. 160+ integrations. Strongest value for organizations already running Check Point infrastructure. Premium pricing, licensing complexity, and lack of published MDR service metrics are the main trade-offs.
What they do
Cynet
Best fit for SMB/mid-market teams wanting an all-in-one security platform with transparent pricing ($7-10/endpoint/month) and MDR included. Trade-off is full platform lock-in (must replace existing EDR), small company scale, and absence from Gartner MQ/Forrester Wave.
What they do
Need a contractual response-time SLA
eSentire
eSentire excels at active, hands-on response with contractual 15-minute containment guarantees. The multi-signal Atlas XDR platform and Elite Threat Hunters make it a strong choice for organizations that want their MDR provider to truly 'own the R' across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity.
What they do
Small deployment, as few as 25 endpoints
ESET
Strong SMB-focused MDR built on 30+ years of threat research, with fast 20-minute response times and accessible 25-device minimum. Best for organizations already in or willing to adopt the ESET ecosystem.
What they do
Under 1000 endpoints, no security team
Huntress
The MSP community's gold standard for SMB-focused MDR. 0.7% false positive rate with human-led SOC, 8-minute MTTR, follow-the-sun operations (US/UK/Australia), and a multi-product platform (EDR + ITDR + SIEM + SAT) that consolidates security for MSPs managing hundreds of clients.
What they do
All-Microsoft shop, Defender + Sentinel
Ontinue
Microsoft-native MXDR with 99.5% AI-automated incident resolution rate and unique Teams-based collaboration model. Microsoft-only — not suitable for multi-vendor stacks.
What they do
Complex multi-vendor estate, need orchestration
ReliaQuest
Strong fit for enterprises wanting to unify and automate across their existing multi-vendor security stack without ripping and replacing tools. The Agentic AI platform delivers near-instant detection and containment.
What they do
Mid-market wanting all-in pricing, no surprises
Sophos
350+ vendor integrations, inclusive full-scale incident response with no caps, $1M breach warranty with simple qualification, and top G2 rankings. Best suited for organizations with heterogeneous security stacks who want managed response without hidden fees.
What they do
Want IR and MDR from the same team, no handoff
Sygnia
The tightest MDR-to-IR integration available: same platform, same 8-person team handles both continuous monitoring and full incident response. No handoff, no separate retainer. Genuine OT/ICS coverage. Trade-offs: zero public reviews, no published detection metrics, opaque pricing, and recent CEO turnover.
What they do
Nordic enterprise, want local SOC and IR-included MDR
Truesec
Premier Nordic MDR with the largest Scandinavian SOC and deep IR background (120,000+ hours, vendor-stated). Unique MDR Black tier covers IR costs for breaches on monitored devices. Strong fit for Nordic enterprises wanting local expertise. Limited US presence and zero independent reviews make it hard to evaluate for North American buyers.
What they do
FedRAMP or PCI compliance is the top priority
Trustwave
The most compliance-credentialed MDR provider in the market — FedRAMP authorized, PCI DSS QSA, named in 6 Gartner Market Guides. SpiderLabs' 1,000+ security professionals and 9 global SOCs deliver genuine depth. Best for government and regulated industries wanting vendor-agnostic MDR with compliance expertise.
What they do
Keep your stack, add a transparent SOC layer
Expel
Strong transparency and integration breadth. Expel's API-first, vendor-agnostic approach with configurable auto-remediation and the Workbench platform makes it ideal for tech-savvy organizations that want full visibility into their MDR operations. Forrester Wave Leader with 5/5 in cloud detection, integrations, and metrics.
What they do
Canadian SMB/MSP MDR with published pricing
Field Effect
MITRE-validated detection (11-min MTTD, detected every measured step) with vendor-claimed 99.9% noise reduction, transparent per-user pricing from $99/month, and fast onboarding. Ex-CSE intelligence founders. Strong fit for SMBs and MSPs wanting affordable MDR with published pricing and independently validated detection quality.
What they do
Budget endpoint MDR, MSP-friendly, no assembly
ThreatDown
One of the most affordable MDR options with fully published pricing ($99/endpoint/year). Fast deployment, MSP-first channel approach, and ransomware rollback/three-level isolation are genuine differentiators. Best fit for SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting endpoint MDR without enterprise complexity or cost.
What they do
Replace your entire security stack with one platform
Todyl
SASE, EDR, SIEM, MXDR, SOAR, and GRC in a single agent with a dedicated DRAM per customer. Built for MSPs willing to commit to one vendor in exchange for eliminating tool sprawl. Trade-off: total platform lock-in and minimal independent validation.
What they do
EU data residency is non-negotiable
WithSecure
The strongest European-focused MDR option for organizations prioritizing data sovereignty — Forrester's highest scores in Innovation, Data Sovereignty, and Service Localization. NCSC CIR Level 1 is an elite credential held by only 9 IR teams globally. Included IR at mid-market pricing is genuinely differentiating.
What they do
Want one vendor for EDR + MDR, no assembly
CrowdStrike
Top-tier detection speed and active remediation depth backed by MITRE-validated metrics, CrowdStrike threat intelligence, and a breach warranty up to $2M. Premium pricing reflects premium capability.
What they do
Threat intel matters more than automation to you
Mandiant
Threat intelligence-driven MDR backed by 500+ intel analysts, frontline IR experience, and Google Cloud infrastructure. Best for enterprises facing sophisticated threats who need detection backed by the organization that publishes the industry's most-cited threat intelligence report (M-Trends). Premium pricing and Google SecOps lock-in are the main trade-offs.
What they do
Already invested in Palo Alto / Cortex
Palo Alto Networks
Enterprise MDR backed by Palo Alto Networks' threat intelligence infrastructure (500B events/day, 200+ Unit 42 analysts) and Frost & Sullivan Leader recognition. Best for existing Palo Alto ecosystem customers wanting native, deeply integrated MDR. Significant prerequisite costs (Cortex XDR + Data Lake) and platform lock-in are the main trade-offs.
What they do
Already run SentinelOne, want managed layer
SentinelOne
Platform-native MDR for SentinelOne customers. Claimed 18-min MTTR (vendor-published, not independently validated), $1M breach warranty, 100% in-house analysts, and 5 consecutive years of 100% MITRE ATT&CK detection (platform test, not MDR service test). Gartner Customers' Choice 2025 for XDR. MDR support quality remains the main concern — PeerSpot reviewers still describe it as the 'biggest area of improvement' in 2025-2026.
What they do
Want a named person who knows your environment
Arctic Wolf
Strong concierge model for mid-market organizations needing a dedicated security partner. Technology-agnostic design avoids vendor lock-in. $3M warranty is the industry's largest. Trade-off is limited data transparency, guided (not active) remediation, and some users report high false positive rates and slow detection.
What they do
Data portability and no vendor lock-in matter most
Binary Defense
Binary Defense stands out for its Open XDR approach that works with your existing stack rather than replacing it. The attacker's mindset-driven threat hunting, AI-powered managed deception, and strong data portability philosophy make it ideal for security-mature organizations that want deep technical partnership without vendor lock-in.
What they do
Microsoft stack, need EU/German data residency
glueckkanja
Elite Microsoft-native MXDR from one of only three globally Microsoft-Verified partners. German SOC provides EU data sovereignty. Deep Sentinel expertise with 1,200+ analytic rules and early Copilot for Security adoption.
What they do