Binary Defense MDR vs Huntress Managed EDR comparison

Binary Defense and Huntress are both solutions in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category. Binary Defense is ranked #9 with an average rating of 9.4, while Huntress is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.6. Binary Defense holds a 0.6% mindshare in MDR, compared to Huntress’s 9.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Binary Defense users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Huntress users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 2025

Binary Defense MDR and Huntress Managed EDR are two prominent players in the cybersecurity industry, providing robust protection and monitoring solutions. Binary Defense appears to have an upper hand in customization and integration capabilities, while Huntress is praised for its intuitive operation and efficiency, particularly beneficial for SMBs.

Features: Binary Defense MDR integrates seamlessly with existing tools, offers a customizable dashboard, and provides 24/7 monitoring for threat detection. Huntress Managed EDR boasts 24/7 SOC services, proactive threat hunting, and automatic remediation, offering ease of use and effectiveness at a competitive price point.

Room for Improvement: Binary Defense MDR could improve non-English support and API integrations for specific applications like Duo and Proofpoint. Enhancing their SIEM and regular reporting would be beneficial. Huntress Managed EDR may benefit from more comprehensive reporting, better PSA integrations, and enhanced support for non-Windows platforms.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both products support deployment across hybrid, public, and private clouds. Binary Defense is noted for excellent customer support and quick resolution times. Huntress provides consistent assistance and reliable support, particularly during deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Binary Defense is competitively priced, offering significant value and cost savings compared to in-house solutions. Huntress provides affordable pricing favored by SMBs, delivering strong ROI through improved security and risk reduction.

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Categories and Ranking

Binary Defense MDR

Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

9th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huntress Managed EDR

Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

2nd

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Binary Defense MDR is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huntress Managed EDR is 9.5%, up from 9.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Huntress Managed EDR	9.5%
Binary Defense MDR	0.6%
Other	89.9%

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Featured Reviews

Rich Ullom

AVP, IT Security Compliance and Audit/Information Security Officer at The Western Reserve Group

Worth the money, fantastic communication, and fast service with an average response time of about four minutes on an alert

This is my third SOC. I have never had anybody react as well. So, it's hard for me to provide something that they could do better because I'm really happy with them. I just signed another three-year contract with them. I don't find any downside to them, but if I have to put one, it would be consistent manpower or staffing. The only area where the solution can be improved is going to be with people. As they grow, they are struggling with the same thing that every other company is, which is getting talent and getting that talent to stay, but they've just revised their tiering system to go from a flat analyst and manager to a three-tier solution where it goes through two or three before it gets elevated. That seems to have worked out well, so if one level misses it, the next one picks it up, and it works out fine. Consistent staffing is the only challenge they have because when you're hiring level-one analysts, you go through them pretty quickly. You'll probably hire them at 50K or 55K, and after they do it for a year, they find out they can make 85K somewhere else, and they bounce. So, their turnover is a little high, but that's it.

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Anto Baharian

Owner at Antra Tech

Never misses anything and has an attractive price point and a simple interface

One thing they could improve is evolving from an EDR to an MDR, like Blackpoint. This transition would enable automatic remediation of anything that looks dangerous, including within Microsoft 365. For instance, when one of my clients' Microsoft 365 account was breached, Blackpoint identified suspicious activity and disabled the account. It was in Dallas, and we are in California. Blackpoint knew something was wrong there, and they went in and disabled the account. Developing more automated remediation features would elevate them to an MDR level, but I understand that it might affect pricing. They are trying to keep it at a good price point because once they go to MDR, it is probably going to double the price. For now, I find the current features satisfactory, as they continue to add improvements. They have added security awareness training and then log collectors. They are adding pillars as they move along, and I assume they are going to have an option for MDR.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"In the six months we have been with Binary Defense on this, they run with the ball. They take care of our problems. When we get a ticket, they do not just give us a report."

"Binary Defense's most valuable feature is the 24/7 monitoring and threat hunting. Their team checks the latest breaches and how they're done."

"Binary Defense is comprehensive. We see most of the questionable activity. Once you see things a couple of times and are familiar with the processes, you know what those are. The level of activity is definitely favorable."

"Our mean time to response has gone down. We're much faster with direct response and have more investigative capabilities than we did before."

"The best part about Binary Defense MDR is that it runs on everything, and they keep an eye on things 24/7."

"The biggest aspect for us is that they are able to conform to our environment and utilize our tools. That way, we still maintain ownership of all the data and access to the applications, and we never lose control of the ability to run the solution ourselves if we need to."

"The most valuable part of Binary Defense is its team of cybersecurity analysts. Their analysts filter out the noise and only forward the critical threats that require a response instead of false positives."

"The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians."

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"We don’t have the required staff to watch the issues that are happening. It is good to have a team from Huntress who can watch the logs 24/7. The tool’s automatic remediation is also fantastic. The solution’s interface is also nice and easy to use. The Huntress team saves us time by going through the issues."

"I immediately recognized the benefits of Huntress Managed EDR."

"The endpoint protection is definitely the most impactful feature for clients. It just works. It is a set-it-and-forget-it type of solution."

"The most valuable aspect of Huntress Managed EDR is its personalized approach."

"Huntress Managed EDR eliminates the need to outsource expensive security tools or analysts, avoiding the high costs associated with external solutions."

"For us, Huntress Managed EDR has been a game changer for the SMB market."

"It is a ten out of ten in terms of ease of use."

"Huntress has improved our security dramatically."

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Cons

"I would like to get more reports from Binary Defense about what they're blocking."

"We found that an earlier version of the agent had high memory usage and that was a bit concerning, but we raised the concern with their support team and they immediately replied that they had noticed the same thing and had a candidate fix already available... it totally fixed the issue."

"Binary Defense MDR could be even better with additional features, like automatic scans and file quarantine."

"The most significant area for improvement is in support for non-English speakers; we're a global organization, so many of our users are not English speakers, which can make interacting with them a challenge. There's no Chinese language support, so we must rely on what we can do with the internet. We don't expect Binary Defense to build a language staff, but details can get lost in translation when we assume the whole world speaks English."

"The only area for improvement that I can think of relates to statistical analysis for SLAs. They are in the middle of moving to a new product called D3 which is going to do some backend work for them. I know they are working to improve some of the help desk statistics, such as the time the tickets open and the time they are closed."

"The only area I see for improvement with Binary Defense is their service portal. It could benefit from some enhancements."

"I don't find any downside to them, but if I have to put one, it would be consistent manpower or staffing. The only area where the solution can be improved is going to be with people. As they grow, they are struggling with the same thing that every other company is, which is getting talent and getting that talent to stay, but they've just revised their tiering system to go from a flat analyst and manager to a three-tier solution where it goes through two or three before it gets elevated. That seems to have worked out well, so if one level misses it, the next one picks it up, and it works out fine."

"We should be able to isolate devices faster. They should shorten the time between clicking on a device to contain it and carrying out the action. That would be a welcome improvement."

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"The product could be improved in terms of customization options available for reports."

"There are some drawbacks in Huntress Managed EDR, particularly with the security awareness training aspect which is more manual than expected compared to something like KnowBe4."

"Their EDR can have increased coverage for Macintosh. They do not fully secure Macintosh computers."

"The application control system could benefit from improvements in identifying and managing both whitelisted and blacklisted applications."

"Ultimately, the clarity of their alerts is paramount for effective threat communication and could benefit from clearer remediation steps."

"One thing they could improve is evolving from an EDR to an MDR, like Blackpoint."

"I also would love for them to make their new SIEM tool reports much more robust. They are currently way too simplified, and we need to have something better to send to our compliance clients."

"One issue is the managed antivirus. Huntress takes control of the antivirus built into Windows Defender, but it doesn't if, for some reason, Defender isn't working properly and doesn't attempt to fix it. We have to fix it with some scripts so that Defender reports correctly to Huntress. It would be nice if they took that action on our behalf. If they saw a problem with Defender, they should roll out a fix."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Binary Defense has changed its pricing model from being primarily based on the volume of data to one based on escalations and incidents they handle."

"After we acquired this platform, we met with a number of different vendors. Binary Defense came in with a proposal that was surprisingly affordable. In fact, we were able to recoup the cost of their services within a short period of time. This is because Binary Defense is able to provide the same level of security as a team of two or three in-house analysts but at a fraction of the cost. As a result, Binary Defense is saving us an estimated $250,000 to $300,000 per year."

"The pricing is very good. They are definitely competitive and they were lower at the time that we went with them."

"From the initial cost that Binary Defense came in with, we pared it down quite a bit over the course of 30 or 60 days. My leadership would say that their cost was high, but realistically, they were in line with the market."

"It's valued at the right price. Even with the number of endpoints we have, we don't feel that it's a lot more than any competitor. In fact, it might be less expensive when you look at the fact that you're getting a full flex SOC out of it along with the tools."

"The solution's price is spot on; if anything, it's slightly below the norm for most services. Compared to building the same team internally, it would cost more to create the same amount of capability than what we get from an external team. Price-wise, Binary Defense is in a great spot."

"Binary Defense MDR is priced competitively and may be slightly lower than CrowdStrike."

"It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product."

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"It is simple. It is reasonable. They raised my prices this year. We never like price increases, but they continue to add value, so we just keep adding agents as we grow and as our clients grow."

"It is very fair. I started at $2.50 and now I am at $3.50. When I signed up, I thought it was too cheap. It now reflects the price. It is very fair. I do not think you can find anything better."

"Regarding the pricing for Huntress Managed EDR, I was amazed when I heard the price; I thought it was going to be way more than what it is based on the quality."

"I rate the product's price a five or six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive since it is a fairly priced product."

"The pricing model for Huntress is similar to competitors and is charged per endpoint."

"The solution's pricing is fair."

"The solution is cheap compared to other alternatives. It offers good value for money. For the whole solution, it's up to about five pounds per device per month. Considering what it does, I think that's very good value."

"While other options have emerged since Huntress' arrival, I believe it still offers the best value for the features and services it provides."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	35
Midsize Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Binary Defense MDR?

The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Binary Defense MDR?

It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product. We are a company that has become an enterprise from a small medium business in two years. Our company passed a certain dollar ma...

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What needs improvement with Binary Defense MDR?

We are going to have a meeting with them the following Monday. It will be our first quarterly business review. Half of it is going to be looking at new products and new functions that they are brin...

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What do you like most about Huntress?

It is very easy to use. It is a great solution. They are one of the better vendors that I have ever worked with since I have been in the industry.

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What needs improvement with Huntress?

There are some drawbacks in Huntress Managed EDR, particularly with the security awareness training aspect which is more manual than expected compared to something like KnowBe4. It could be improve...

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What is your primary use case for Huntress?

We use Huntress Managed EDR as part of our tech offering for enhanced security, especially for small and medium businesses.

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Also Known As

Binary Defense Vision, Binary Defense Managed Detection and Response, Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response

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Overview

Binary Defense provides a Managed Detection and Response service using an Open XDR strategy that detects and isolates threats early in the attack lifecycle. Expert security analysts in the Binary Defense Security Operations Center leverage an attacker’s mindset, monitoring your environments for security events 24x7x365 and acting as an extension of your security teams. When a security event occurs, Binary Defense analysts triage, disposition, and prioritize the event. Analysts conduct full kill chain analysis and supply tactical and strategic mitigation recommendations to your security team with the goal of increasing your organization’s security posture against the latest adversary threats.

Visit us online at https://www.binarydefense.com

Binary Defense

Huntress Managed EDR offers robust managed detection and response capabilities with 24/7 threat hunting, intuitive deployment, and proactive threat management for small to medium businesses.

Huntress Managed EDR provides essential cybersecurity services to businesses by integrating seamlessly with existing tools like Microsoft Defender. Around-the-clock SOC expertise, proactive alerts, and automatic remediation define its core offerings. It effectively monitors threats, detecting footholds and malicious IPs while providing quick isolation of suspicious activities. The platform simplifies security management, reducing reliance on multiple security solutions and enhancing threat response efficiency.

What are the key features of Huntress Managed EDR?

24/7 SOC with expert threat hunting: Continuous monitoring and threat hunting by dedicated security teams.
Proactive alerts: Automated notifications for detected threats ensuring timely responses.
Automatic remediation: Swift action taken to mitigate threats without user intervention.
Easy deployment: Seamless integration with existing security infrastructures like Microsoft Defender.
Intuitive interface: User-friendly design facilitating efficient threat management and monitoring.
Foothold detection and IP scanning: Identification of persistent threats and suspicious network activities.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Seamless integration: Minimizes need for multiple security tools by interfacing well with current products.
Quick threat response: Rapid isolation and resolution of issues enhancing security posture.
Peace of mind: Reliable threat management with expert supervision ensuring continuous protection.

Huntress Managed EDR is commonly implemented in industries requiring enhanced cybersecurity, including finance, healthcare, and IT services. Its ability to complement traditional antivirus tools and integration with remote monitoring supports a comprehensive defense strategy against advanced threats. Its deployment is simplified for diverse IT environments, ensuring automated and fast response to emerging security challenges.

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Sample Customers

Securitas USA, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Electric,The J.M. Smuckers Company, New York Community Bank, State of Connecticut, NCR

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