Comparison Guide

Huntress vs Sophos MDR

Huntress and Sophos MDR are both managed detection and response services, but they reach SMBs through different doors. Sophos MDR is the natural extension of the Sophos endpoint stack — strongest when a customer already runs Sophos Intercept X. Huntress is platform-agnostic, runs lighter on the endpoint, and publishes its 8-minute mean time to respond as a contractual commitment.

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Quick Answer

Sophos MDR wins for most buyers.

Transparent 8-minute MTTR and no platform lock-in.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Huntress Sophos MDR
MTTR (published) 8 minutes (contractual) Not publicly disclosed
Platform Lock-In Works with any endpoint stack Strongest with Sophos Intercept X
Identity Monitoring Built-in M365 ITDR Limited identity coverage
Security Awareness Training Included (SAT module) Sold separately (Sophos Phish Threat)
MSP Integration Purpose-built multi-tenant Partner portal available
Response Actions Full remediation by analysts (default) Response options tier-configurable
Pricing Model Transparent per-endpoint Per-endpoint, tiered (Standard / Advanced / Complete)

Our Verdict

Pick Huntress when you want platform-agnostic MDR with a published response-time SLA and ITDR built in. Pick Sophos MDR when you already standardized on the Sophos endpoint stack and want a single-vendor relationship for endpoint and MDR. Both are solid; the answer is mostly a function of which platform commitment you've already made.

Unio Digital recommends: Transparent 8-minute MTTR and no platform lock-in

Quick Picks

Which one should you pick?

Three buyer profiles, three answers. Pick the row that fits.

Platform-agnostic SMB

Pick: Huntress

No existing Sophos commitment, want a published MTTR SLA and ITDR included by default. Huntress wins on transparency and bundle.

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Already on Sophos Intercept X

Pick: Sophos MDR

If you already run Sophos endpoint and want a single-vendor relationship, Sophos MDR is a reasonable extension. Make sure you buy the Complete tier so response actions are included.

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Just need licensing + setup

Pick: Huntress (we deploy, you operate)

Procurement-only path: we license Huntress at partner pricing, configure the console, deploy agents, hand over the keys. Your team self-manages from day one.

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For enterprises & in-house security teams

Just need Huntress licensing and a deployment? We do that too.

Some SMBs and mid-market security teams already know they want Huntress and just need a partner to handle procurement, console build, and agent rollout — without a full managed-service contract. We license, configure, deploy, and hand the console to your team to self-manage. We stay on call for tier-3 escalations only if you want us to.

  • Partner pricing on Huntress Managed EDR, Managed ITDR, and Security Awareness Training licenses
  • Console build: tenants, agent groups, RBAC, alerting integration with your SIEM or ticket system
  • Phased agent deployment across your fleet with rollback plan and pilot validation
  • Knowledge transfer session + runbook handoff so your team can self-operate from day one
  • Optional tier-3 escalation retainer if you want senior backup without the full managed model
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Frequently Asked Questions

For SMBs not already standardized on Sophos endpoint, Huntress is usually the better fit. It publishes an 8-minute MTTR contractually, includes ITDR for Microsoft 365 and security awareness training in the base price, and works with any endpoint stack. Sophos MDR is the better choice when the SMB already runs Sophos Intercept X.

Both are sold per-endpoint per-month. Sophos MDR has three tiers (Standard, Advanced, Complete) with response capability gating; the entry tier is alert-only without active response. Huntress includes 24/7 SOC and active remediation in the standard SKU. For apples-to-apples comparison, price Sophos MDR Complete against Huntress Managed EDR.

Yes. We procure Huntress licenses at partner pricing, configure the console (tenants, agent groups, alerting, ITDR for Microsoft 365), deploy agents to your fleet, and hand the console over to your internal security team. After handoff you self-manage day-to-day; we stay available for tier-3 escalations as needed.

Yes. We operate Sophos MDR for clients who already standardized on Sophos at the corporate level. For greenfield SMB and mid-market clients without a Sophos contract we recommend Huntress because the published MTTR, ITDR-by-default, and platform-agnostic deployment fit the SMB buyer better.

Huntress Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a security service that combines lightweight endpoint sensors with a 24/7 human security operations center (SOC). The service detects, investigates, and remediates threats including ransomware, foothold attacks, and persistence mechanisms. Huntress also includes Managed ITDR for Microsoft 365 and Security Awareness Training in the base subscription.

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Sources & Methodology  

Specifications, pricing, and product capabilities cited on this page are sourced from public vendor documentation as of the dates shown below. Vendor product lines change quickly; verify current specs and pricing directly with each vendor before purchasing.

  1. Huntress Managed EDR is sold per-endpoint with transparent pricing in the $7-12/endpoint/month range based on commit and partner channel. [source] · verified 2026-05-08
  2. Sophos MDR is sold in three tiers (Standard, Advanced, Complete). The Standard tier is alert-only without active response; Complete is required for analyst-driven remediation. [source] · verified 2026-05-08
  3. Huntress publishes an 8-minute mean time to respond (MTTR) on endpoint detections as a contractual SLA. Sophos MDR does not publish a comparable contractual MTTR figure. [source] · verified 2026-05-08
  4. Huntress is platform-agnostic and works with any endpoint stack. Sophos MDR achieves its strongest signal density when paired with Sophos Intercept X endpoint protection. [source] · verified 2026-05-08
  5. Huntress includes Security Awareness Training in the base subscription. Sophos sells Phish Threat (security awareness training) as a separate SKU. [source] · verified 2026-05-08