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Huntress Managed EDR vs KnowBe4 comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.2
Huntress Managed EDR delivers strong ROI by reducing costs, enhancing security, and improving efficiency with easy system integration.
Sentiment score
7.1
KnowBe4 provides positive ROI by enhancing cybersecurity culture and reducing phishing incidents, though benefits vary across organizations.
We learned extensively about cybersecurity with the training, and the automated trainings are very convenient and feasible for us.
This soft ROI shows value within the company and how security and data are being protected.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.3
Huntress Managed EDR support is highly praised for expert, responsive assistance, direct communication, and personalized, effective solutions.
Sentiment score
8.8
KnowBe4's customer service is praised for responsiveness and efficiency, providing timely assistance and helpful guidance with minimal escalations.
I felt it was important to raise awareness about this new technique where attackers use legitimate applications to gain remote access and control of computers.
They are thorough and ensure the problem is addressed without pushing responsibilities onto me unnecessarily.
Their support team is excellent.
Their support is very quick and informative.
We have escalated questions to KnowBe4's technical support, and it has been quite helpful in guiding us, especially when we request feature edits or face buggy issues.
I find the customer service and support to be very responsive.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Huntress Managed EDR is highly scalable, seamlessly supporting growth from small businesses to large enterprises with ease and responsiveness.
Sentiment score
8.3
Users rate KnowBe4 highly for scalability, effectively managing diverse groups despite some synchronization challenges with email updates.
I know other techs with thousands deployed, so scalability isn't an issue.
Scaling Huntress is simple; I can manage up to a thousand devices without issue.
I can easily scale from one machine to thousands without any fuss.
I would evaluate the scalability of KnowBe4 as quite scalable, giving it an 8.5 on a scale of one to ten.
The product is pretty much scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Huntress Managed EDR is praised for reliability, lightweight design, quick issue resolution, and low impact, ensuring efficient protection.
Sentiment score
8.1
KnowBe4 is rated highly for stability, despite rare past disruptions, consistently scoring eight or nine out of ten.
We have not experienced any issues with lagging, crashing, or downtime.
I never experienced issues, but once there was an instance with false positives with their Rio service, which was quickly resolved by customer service.
It barely takes up resources on the computer, and I have had no issues with lagging or crashing.
KnowBe4 works without interruptions and is very stable.
During the last downtime, it caused significant disruption as users couldn't access the system.
 

Room For Improvement

Huntress Managed EDR needs interface improvements, better integrations, expanded features, enhanced API access, automation, and broader language support.
KnowBe4 can boost engagement with interactive content, AI personalization, broader training channels, and enhanced localization for Ukrainian and Russian users.
A more transparent way for the support team at Huntress and our IT team to collaborate to make it faster and easier would be beneficial.
Since we support customers in different countries, expanding the language options for their training would be beneficial.
Their EDR is pretty mature in terms of what it does.
KnowBe4 could educate people about OWASP Top 10 in web security testing and API security.
KnowBe4 should focus more on these issues and provide guidance on dealing with links received from individuals who attempt to manipulate our emotions, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
It could be updated to include a video game format where an employee uses the game to answer these scenarios.
 

Setup Cost

Huntress Managed EDR offers competitive, fair pricing per endpoint with discounts, providing cost-effective value and quality enhancements.
KnowBe4's pricing is yearly, varies by user count and country, and offers value despite mixed affordability opinions.
The savings from utilizing the included Windows Defender offset the cost of Huntress Managed EDR, making it an affordable solution overall.
It is not too expensive or too cheap. It is just right.
It can get expensive for small to medium businesses if large license quantities are not purchased.
It's about five dollars a seat per month.
The solution was considered expensive, particularly in government contexts.
As an exceptional product, they are relatively expensive, but it is worth it because compared to offline education with hired dedicated people, it would be much more expensive and not obviously more efficient.
 

Valuable Features

Huntress Managed EDR provides 24/7 threat hunting, proactive alerts, automatic remediation, and integration with Microsoft Defender for SMEs.
KnowBe4 enhances security awareness and risk management with training, AI integration, analytics, and user-friendly features for organizations.
What stands out most is their human element: when faced with an unknown threat, real people, not just automated processes, are investigating it, and they're people we trust.
They provide detailed remediation steps, explaining why an issue is a problem and what steps to take.
Previously, I could not modify it unless I had special Microsoft licensing, so it was beneficial to control Windows Defender through a central console to add policies and things like that.
Modern phishing emails appear authentic, as if from friends. This enables full-blown ATP operations using AI to generate convincing phishing emails, making it crucial to focus on AI-based detection against AI-generated threats.
This is the biggest benefit to raise caution in the digital world, making people aware of the importance of verifying the sources of information.
I appreciate the training methodology. It is detailed with videos and real examples about handling phishing emails and dealing with social media links received through WhatsApp, email, or other platforms.
 

Categories and Ranking

Huntress Managed EDR
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (7th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (2nd)
KnowBe4
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Security Awareness Training (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

Huntress Managed EDR and KnowBe4 aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Huntress Managed EDR is designed for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and holds a mindshare of 10.8%, up 8.1% compared to last year.
KnowBe4, on the other hand, focuses on Security Awareness Training, holds 27.4% mindshare, down 34.1% since last year.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Security Awareness Training
 

Featured Reviews

Anto Baharian - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Brad Mathis - PeerSpot reviewer
Lowers human element risks and has innovative training
Some more AI-driven automation for creating training and phishing testing campaigns, as well as automated reporting would help. The Phish Alert button could be improved, although it is understood this is due to Microsoft's constant changes. Any improvements in wizards and documentation are always a good thing!. Additonal areas for improvement could be around the technical training and best practice training areas such as NIST CSF, CISv8, Cyberinsurance, and more. Clearer whitelisting requirements are always appreciated. However, the current levels are significant and appreciated.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Retailer
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with Huntress?
I would request that they make it an agent for Linux because we need it on Linux.
What is your primary use case for Huntress?
I use Huntress Managed EDR for my Windows computers. I use a lot of Linux for my personal activities, but I have Windows computers for some people who work with me, and I keep it on those. I have c...
What do you like most about KnowBe4?
Their customizable nature allows us to create scenarios that closely resemble real-world phishing attempts, making them highly relatable to our end users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KnowBe4?
As an exceptional product, they are relatively expensive, but it is worth it because compared to offline education with hired dedicated people, it would be much more expensive and not obviously mor...
What needs improvement with KnowBe4?
It is difficult to identify areas for improvement because this company is developing rapidly, and they are working on AI assistance for creating better knowledge, better learning experiences, and c...
 

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Sample Customers

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West Aurora Public School District 129
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