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Huntress Managed EDR vs Rapid7 MDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Huntress Managed EDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
1st
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (5th)
Rapid7 MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Huntress Managed EDR is 5.1%, down from 10.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 MDR is 1.9%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Huntress Managed EDR5.1%
Rapid7 MDR1.9%
Other93.0%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

JefferyGiddens - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Information Technology & Cybersecurity at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Improving alert visibility and reporting has reduced workload and strengthened security posture
Huntress Managed EDR could be improved by providing more visibility into each alert that comes in and what action was taken on it. There have been times when an alert was received through Microsoft Defender indicating an account was accessed, when in reality it was blocked by a conditional access policy, yet when checking the Huntress portal, that event does not appear at all, lacking indication that it was raised and investigated as not a threat. The reporting in Huntress Managed EDR is fairly basic, as the only available report is effectively an executive summary. Although it contains useful information, other platforms have reporting engines that are much more robust and customizable, functionality that appears to be missing in Huntress.
Ehsan Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager SOC at PTCL
Comprehensive detection has strengthened real-time protection and streamlined investigations
My experience with detection and response capabilities for Microsoft-centric environments has been positive. While API integration can be challenging with some third-party tools, Microsoft's built-in features facilitate seamless communication. I have found it relatively easy to triage and integrate Microsoft systems with Rapid7 MDR. In terms of digital forensics and incident response included in the MDR service, my experience is that it is not very robust. We lack a dedicated forensic team, which is essential for thorough investigation. Rapid7 has introduced honeypots, which is an encouraging feature, but it is not a comprehensive solution such as those offered by competitors, such as Palo Alto's Unit 42. Apart from forensics, I believe Rapid7 MDR should introduce more forensic services. Another area to improve is the active platform's handling of on-premises tools versus cloud-based tools. We prefer on-premises options for data security, and we find limitations in features compared to cloud-based tools, concerning data access and privacy controls.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Huntress works more simply. I appreciate how Windows Defender can be managed on computers with it. 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."
"Using Huntress Managed EDR has helped reduce the need for expensive security tools or to hire expensive security analysts, and it is important because we save money."
"The EDR tools are the most beneficial. We protect all our clients' endpoints through their security operation center, which runs through the EDR. We like that it's a small installation that doesn't take up much processing space, and we can quickly install it on our machines. We push out the agents automatically and get everybody up and running quickly."
"For us, Huntress Managed EDR has been a game changer for the SMB market."
"Huntress' best feature is the threat-hunting expertise that is part of their 24/7 SOC."
"Huntress Managed EDR is a spectacular solution for the SMB space."
"The most valuable aspect of Huntress is its 24/7 SOC service."
"Huntress Managed EDR has helped significantly in reducing the need for expensive security tools or security analysts, and since it is an EDR and fully managed, we don't need other EDR tools or specialists."
"The main benefits that Rapid7 MDR provides for me as an end-user are the security and that they are available 24 hours a day, always."
"We've filled in crucial gaps we had with our previous solution. This was a key factor in choosing Rapid7 during the selection process. The ROI is already starting to show, too."
"Once we introduced Rapid7 MDR along with their vulnerability assessment tool, IVM, we transitioned from using Qualys and Tenable, which are top-tier tools in the market, because the management tool from Rapid7 allows us to access a variety of vulnerabilities in real time to fix them effectively."
"The product allows us to customize our alerts."
"The features of Rapid7 MDR that I find most effective for threat detection are the threat intelligence capabilities because it already collects many vulnerabilities and exploitations, as well as the configuration of network devices."
"From my perspective, Rapid7 MDR is a really good product that is easy to implement and use."
"All stakeholders claim that Rapid7 MDR is very effective at identifying threats in today's AI era."
"The enrichment that Rapid7 MDR generates for the client is greater than with other tools, and this has had a big impact."
 

Cons

"Regarding Huntress Managed EDR, they could add more features when compared to another EDR platform, SentinelOne."
"The product could be improved in terms of customization options available for reports."
"I'd like Huntress to implement a component that can analyze network traffic for specific sites."
"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."
"Regarding improvements for Huntress Managed EDR, there was an example yesterday where the UI had unclear directions and it caused the agent itself to be removed from the endpoint device during a critical moment."
"Installing Huntress on a Mac presents a challenge for end users due to the operating system's security features, which require administrator privileges for installation."
"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."
"I would like to see an easier way to whitelist sites or to monitor some of the reporting that Huntress Managed EDR does."
"We currently come across more false positives. The tool is a bit more aggressive than other tools."
"Evaluating the customer service and technical support teams of Rapid7 MDR, I would rate them a six out of ten."
"We cannot allow it to go outside because we do not have that level of trust at the moment."
"However, I think the best area for improvement is pricing."
"There are potential improvements in reports and dashboards."
"The price of Rapid7 MDR could definitely be lower, as these are expensive systems, especially if you have the MDR."
"Rapid7 MDR is currently weak in AI solutions and intelligence, which is concerning."
"The product should provide full transparency in security operations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The Huntress pricing is an excellent value for what the product provides."
"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."
"It is fair. They provide good value for the product that they deliver. I have had one price increase in the entire time I have used them. They added a bunch of features and then said that they have to increase our price a little bit. That is a fair way to handle it."
"Huntress is priced fairly for the services and value it provides."
"While other options have emerged since Huntress' arrival, I believe it still offers the best value for the features and services it provides."
"The pricing model for Huntress is similar to competitors and is charged per endpoint."
"Huntress is an easy sell to clients because it does all the heavy lifting. Sometimes, they will buck a little at the price because they want a free antivirus or EDR. We tell them that we use Huntress on all our machines. That is our standard process for all the machines we roll out. When we give that advice, people are pretty willing to say okay."
"Huntress Managed EDR offers a fair pricing model."
"The product is not overly priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business61
Midsize Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Huntress?
I believe that the new support feature they've added, the managed endpoint protection and response, should be included as part of Huntress Managed EDR. It doesn't make sense for those to be two sep...
What is your primary use case for Huntress?
My main use case for Huntress Managed EDR is that it lets me sleep at night, knowing that the Huntress team is making sure that all of our devices are protected, and monitoring those alerts means t...
What advice do you have for others considering Huntress?
The twenty-four hour per day human-led SOC support from Huntress Managed EDR is probably the biggest reason why we're on Huntress, so we are keeping that. My advice to others looking into using Hun...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 MDR?
The setup cost is reasonable and not so expensive. It is simple and straightforward.
What needs improvement with Rapid7 MDR?
There are multiple areas for improvement, especially regarding generative AI-related threats. Secondly, proxy communication happens through agentic AI, making it very difficult to identify whether ...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 MDR?
Our primary use cases focus on threat detection and network-related security concerns, with an emphasis on cybersecurity-related areas.
 

Also Known As

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Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response
 

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Sample Customers

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Landmark Health, NISC, Resimac, Starr Companies
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