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Huntress Managed EDR vs Rapid7 MDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 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
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (5th)
Rapid7 MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Huntress Managed EDR is 5.8%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 MDR is 2.0%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Huntress Managed EDR5.8%
Rapid7 MDR2.0%
Other92.2%
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

"I would absolutely recommend Huntress Managed EDR, as I consider them a leader in the field and am confident in their 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."
"Foothold detection is a valuable feature, acting as a valuable second set of eyes for both us and our clients."
"Huntress Managed EDR eliminates the need to outsource expensive security tools or analysts, avoiding the high costs associated with external solutions."
"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."
"The EDR product is simple to install. It is low maintenance. All the alerts go to Huntress first, and their analyst team reviews them and sends actionable things our way."
"I think it is honestly the best because of the price point and the value it's giving."
"Huntress has improved our security significantly by 90 percent."
"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 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."
"The product allows us to customize our alerts."
"The enrichment that Rapid7 MDR generates for the client is greater than with other tools, and this has had a big impact."
 

Cons

"The integration with our RMM could be better."
"We are still getting many false positives."
"One sucky part about that is that they don't have a prorate. They don't reduce it for the exact number of days used. They charge you for the whole month."
"I'd like it if Huntress could scan for software that's out of date or has open vulnerabilities. That would be useful for us. Scanning for vulnerable software would be helpful. Also, we've set it up to create a ticket in our ticketing system when there's an alert. It would be nice if closing that ticket would also close the Huntress alert. It doesn't do that right now, but they're working on adding that feature."
"One thing they could improve is evolving from an EDR to an MDR, like Blackpoint."
"Regarding Huntress Managed EDR, they could add more features when compared to another EDR platform, SentinelOne."
"One issue is the managed antivirus. Huntress takes control of the antivirus built into Windows Defender, but it doesn't if, for some reason, Defender isn't working properly and doesn't attempt to fix it. We have to fix it with some scripts so that Defender reports correctly to Huntress. It would be nice if they took that action on our behalf. If they saw a problem with Defender, they should roll out a fix."
"The product could be improved in terms of customization options available for reports."
"Evaluating the customer service and technical support teams of Rapid7 MDR, I would rate them a six out of ten."
"There are potential improvements in reports and dashboards."
"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

"I believe Huntress Managed EDR is fairly priced. The value I get from it in terms of peace of mind justifies the expense. You can justify it as a business expense."
"Huntress Managed EDR offers a fair pricing model."
"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."
"Huntress has a favourable pricing structure, and I appreciate the cost-effectiveness compared to previous solutions."
"The pricing is competitive, in line with Huntress's offerings, and aligns well with our business model."
"While other options have emerged since Huntress' arrival, I believe it still offers the best value for the features and services it provides."
"Huntress is priced fairly for the services and value it provides."
"The product is not overly priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Educational Organization
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business57
Midsize Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Huntress?
There isn't anything that comes to mind regarding areas that have room for improvement.
What is your primary use case for Huntress?
I use Huntress Managed EDR for threat hunting and incident response as well as endpoint detection and response.
What advice do you have for others considering Huntress?
Using Huntress Managed EDR has helped reduce the need for expensive security tools or hiring additional security analysts since I can use that as the first port of call versus trying to get an exte...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 MDR?
Regarding pricing, I manage everything with Rapid7 MDR, and I find their pricing very reasonable compared to the market. They negotiate well with us on various aspects of MDR, and we have received ...
What needs improvement with Rapid7 MDR?
I do not feel there is any improvement needed at the moment; all the features, the tools within it, and their functions are satisfactory. Because it is very good, there are always areas to improve,...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 MDR?
Rapid7 MDR serves as our endpoint security solution. When we receive an alert from Rapid7 MDR, we check the logs of the endpoints that are managed on the client side, which provides us with richer ...
 

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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