ConnectWise MDR vs Huntress
ConnectWise and Huntress are both deeply embedded in the MSP channel but serve different functions. ConnectWise offers a broader MSP platform that includes RMM, PSA, and cybersecurity management alongside its MDR service. Huntress is a focused MDR built specifically for the MSP model with persistent-foothold detection and a community-first ethos. ConnectWise is the choice for MSPs wanting to consolidate their operational stack with security; Huntress is the pick for MSPs wanting best-of-breed threat detection that complements their existing RMM.
Best fit
MSPs already using ConnectWise RMM/PSA
Small businesses with under 500 employees
Operating model
MSPs already using ConnectWise RMM/PSA
Small businesses with under 500 employees
Platform Breadth
RMM + PSA + cybersecurity + MDR in one
Focused MDR only
Detection Focus
Broad security monitoring
Persistent foothold + identity threat specialization
MSP Experience
Deep MSP tooling ecosystem
Purpose-built for MSP workflow
Detailed comparison
ConnectWise MDR MDR · Contain threats · Provider platform Huntress MDR · Contain threats · Provider platformDecision fit
Service model
MDR, SOCaaS, Co‑managed SOC
MDR, SOCaaS, MSSP
Provider involvement
Contain threats
Contain threats
Best for
MSP/MSSP, SMB, Mid-Market
SMB, MSP/MSSP, Mid-Market
After an alert
Response level
Contain threats
Contain threats
Response detail
ConnectWise MDR's SOC detects threats and takes containment actions, with full integration into MSP ticketing and RMM workflows.
Huntress SOC analysts investigate threats and take action — isolating hosts, removing malware, and remediating — then notify your team with a clear summary.
Team model
Shared SOC team
Shared SOC team
Stack and coverage
Platform model
Provider platform
Provider platform
SIEM
ConnectWise SIEM (powered by Asio, formerly Perch SIEM)
Huntress Managed SIEM (proprietary)
EDR
Bitdefender GravityZone, Microsoft Defender for Business, SentinelOne, Sophos, ESET, Webroot
Huntress EDR (native), Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Cisco Secure Endpoint
Cloud
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365
AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365
Coverage areas
Endpoints, Cloud Workloads, Identity & Access, Email, Network, SaaS Applications
Endpoints, Cloud Workloads, Identity & Access, Email, SaaS Applications
Buying signals
Pricing signal
Channel-only per-endpoint pricing with volume discounts. Contact ConnectWise for MSP partner pricing.
Published and partner pricing signals around $3-5/endpoint/month
Estimated mid-market cost
$3K-$10K
$2K-$8K
Onboarding
7-14 days
1-7 days
Minimum contract
12 months
12 months
SOC regions
North America
North America, Europe / UK, APAC