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Best for Small Business
Providers matching this buyer need. Compare ownership, operating model, integrations, regions, and pricing signals.
18 providers
Arctic Wolf
24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and guided response across your entire environment — endpoints, cloud, and identity
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service SOCaaS
Response Full SOC
Price ~$10/user/month
Huntress
24/7 managed endpoint protection, identity monitoring, and SIEM — human analysts investigate and respond to threats for you
SMB / MSP/MSSP · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Published and partner signals around $3-5/endpoint/month
Red Canary
24/7 threat detection and response layered on top of your existing EDR — expert analysts and automation operationalize your security tools
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$100-120/endpoint/year
Sophos MDR
24/7 threat monitoring and full incident response across your existing security tools — they work with what you already have
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$5-12/endpoint/month
Adlumin
A managed security operations platform that bundles SIEM-style log collection, behavioral analytics, response automation, and 24/7 MDR support.
Mid-Market / MSP/MSSP · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Quote-based, directional range $2K-$15K/month
Alert Logic
24/7 threat detection with built-in web application firewall and vulnerability scanning — comprehensive cloud-first security monitoring
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Investigate alerts
Price Three tiers: Essentials, Professional, Enterprise. Per-host pricing with custom quotes.
Barracuda Managed XDR
24/7 managed threat detection and response across email, endpoint, cloud, and network — with accessible pricing and fast deployment built for SMBs and MSPs
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$3-7/user/month
Binary Defense
24/7 threat detection and response from offensive security experts — using your existing SIEM and tools without vendor lock-in
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service SOCaaS
Response Full SOC
Price Custom pricing based on environment size. Mid-market focused — contact for quote.
Bitdefender MDR
24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response across endpoints, cloud, identity, email, and network — with $1M breach warranty on the PLUS tier
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Around $7-15/endpoint/month
Blackpoint Cyber
24/7 threat detection and automatic response with unique network-level lateral movement detection — stops attackers before they spread
MSP/MSSP / SMB · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$8-15/endpoint/month
Blumira
Automated threat detection with guided response playbooks — a cloud SIEM you can actually use without a dedicated security team
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service XDR
Response Investigate alerts
Price Free tier; paid plans around $12-$21/user/month
ConnectWise MDR
24/7 managed detection and response built specifically for MSPs — integrates directly into your RMM and ticketing systems
MSP/MSSP / SMB · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Channel-only per-endpoint pricing with volume discounts. Contact ConnectWise for MSP partner pricing.
eSentire
24/7 multi-signal threat detection and full incident response across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and insider threats
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$15-25/endpoint/month
Fortinet FortiGuard MDR
24/7 managed detection and response across endpoints, network, and OT environments — fully integrated with your existing Fortinet infrastructure
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$3-8/endpoint/month
Netsurion
Co-managed security monitoring where your team and theirs share the same dashboard — 24/7 coverage without losing control
Mid-Market / SMB · Endpoints
Service Co‑managed SOC
Response Co‑managed SOC
Price ~$3,000-$5,000/month
Rapid7 MDR
24/7 threat detection and response bundled with unlimited vulnerability management — detect threats and fix the weaknesses they exploit
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$17/asset/month
Todyl
One platform that replaces your firewall, SIEM, EDR, and SOC — true convergence instead of bolting tools together
MSP/MSSP / SMB · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Channel-only tiered pricing: Essentials, Advanced, and Complete. Custom quotes through MSP partners.
UnderDefense
24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and active response from a dedicated security team — with transparent pricing and fast onboarding
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Full SOC
Price Published pricing on website. Flat-fee and per-endpoint options. Most SMBs pay $2K-$5K/month.
How to use this list
Do not assume
Response can mean advice, remote containment, or full incident handling. Confirm the exact handoff before shortlisting.
Ask before shortlisting
- Confirm what the provider owns after an alert and what still stays with your team.
- Ask which response actions are pre-approved and which need your approval.
- Check how incidents are escalated when your team is offline.
Category background
These SOC providers are built for small businesses that need real security but don’t have a dedicated security team or a large budget. They offer enterprise-grade threat detection and response at price points that work for organizations with fewer than 500 employees.
Why Small Businesses Need Managed Security
Small businesses are the fastest-growing target for cyber attacks. Ransomware gangs, business email compromise schemes, and credential theft campaigns increasingly target organizations that lack dedicated security staff. A SOC provider gives you 24/7 protection without the cost of hiring, training, and retaining security analysts — typically at less than the cost of a single part-time hire.
What to Look For
The best small business security providers offer simple deployment (hours, not weeks), transparent per-endpoint or per-user pricing, and automatic response capabilities so threats get handled even when nobody on your team is available. Many are sold through MSP partners, which can be an advantage if you already work with an IT services provider.
Questions
Can a small business afford managed security?
Yes. Several providers now offer MDR services starting at $3-12 per endpoint per month, making enterprise-grade security accessible to small businesses. Some even offer free tiers. The cost is typically far less than hiring even one in-house security analyst.
Does a small business really need a SOC provider?
Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals precisely because they often lack security defenses. Ransomware, business email compromise, and credential theft don't discriminate by company size. A SOC provider gives small businesses the same 24/7 threat monitoring and response that enterprises have, at a fraction of the cost of building it in-house.
What should a small business look for in a SOC provider?
Prioritize ease of deployment (should be up and running in hours, not weeks), transparent pricing (avoid complex per-asset models), a provider that responds to threats on your behalf (you probably don't have staff to respond at 3 AM), and strong MSP partnerships if you already work with an IT provider.