Best SOC-as-a-Service (2026)
6 soc-as-a-service tools ranked on real review data, live pricing and feature coverage — refreshed automatically.
Huntress
8.6/10Best for MSPs and SMBs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human SOC.
The best soc-as-a-service in 2026 is Huntress — best for MSPs and SMBs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human SOC. It scores 8.6/10 on our data-weighted ranking (4.9/5 (~700 G2 reviews)) and starts at Custom quote. Arctic Wolf is the strongest runner-up. Full comparison table and per-tool breakdown below — all figures stamped with a data-as-of date and linked sources.
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Best for MSPs and SMBs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human SOC.
- Managed EDR with 24/7 SOC
- Microsoft 365 ITDR
- Security awareness training
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Best for Mid-market orgs wanting a named concierge security team.
- MDR with concierge team
- Managed risk/vuln
- 24/7 SOC
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Best for MSPs wanting a modular security platform (SASE + EDR + MDR).
- Single-agent platform
- SASE/SSE networking
- EDR + MXDR
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Best for MSPs wanting fast active-response MDR.
- Active SOC response
- Lateral movement detection
- MSP-built
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Best for Mid-market/enterprise wanting transparent MDR across their existing tools.
- MDR across cloud + endpoint + SIEM
- Transparent workbench
- Automation
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Best for MSPs wanting an outsourced 24/7 SOC and managed detection + response, channel-only.
- 24/7 security operations center
- Managed detection + response (MDR)
- Multi-EDR (Bitdefender
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| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free trial | Reviews | Our score /10 |
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| Huntress | MSPs and SMBs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human SOC | Custom quote | Free trial | 4.9 (700) | 8.6 |
| Arctic Wolf | Mid-market orgs wanting a named concierge security team | Custom quote | — | 4.7 (250) | 7.8 |
| Todyl | MSPs wanting a modular security platform (SASE + EDR + MDR) | Custom quote | — | 4.8 (60) | 7.7 |
| Blackpoint Cyber | MSPs wanting fast active-response MDR | Custom quote | — | 4.7 (80) | 7.6 |
| Expel | Mid-market/enterprise wanting transparent MDR across their existing tools | Custom quote | — | 4.7 (90) | 7.5 |
| ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) | MSPs wanting an outsourced 24/7 SOC and managed detection + response, channel-only | Custom quote | — | — | 7.3 |
SOC-as-a-Service Leaders Matrix
Every tracked tool plotted by ability to deliver (our data-weighted score) against market presence (independent review volume). Top-right is a market leader — hover any logo. How this is scored →
- 1 Huntress 8.6
- 2
Arctic Wolf 7.8 - 3
Todyl 7.7 - 4
Blackpoint Cyber 7.6 - 5
Expel 7.5 - 6
ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) 7.3
How to choose
When choosing soc-as-a-service, weigh four things against your environment: pricing model (per-endpoint vs per-technician vs per-user — it changes total cost dramatically at scale), deployment and integration fit with your existing stack, breadth of automation, and independent review scores. The table above ranks every tracked option on the data we hold; use the per-tool notes to match capabilities to your use case.
Budgeting the whole stack? Use our MSP software cost calculator to estimate monthly and annual spend for soc-as-a-service alongside the rest of your tools, using real published pricing.
Buyer's guide
How we ranked the best soc-as-a-service
We score every tool on a transparent 0–10 scale weighted from third-party review data (G2/Capterra, adjusted for review volume), published pricing, and verified feature breadth — never opinion alone. All figures were last checked June 2026 and every row links its source.
Pricing models in soc-as-a-service
Across the 6 tracked tools, billing runs on per endpoint, quote models — which changes total cost dramatically at scale, so compare on your endpoint or technician count, not headline price. Most vendors here gate access behind a paid plan or quote.
Who each is for
- Huntress — MSPs and SMBs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human SOC. 8.6/10, from Custom quote (4.9/5 (~700 G2 reviews)).
- Arctic Wolf — Mid-market orgs wanting a named concierge security team. 7.8/10, from Custom quote (4.7/5 (~250 G2 reviews)).
- Todyl — MSPs wanting a modular security platform (SASE + EDR + MDR). 7.7/10, from Custom quote (4.8/5 (~60 G2 reviews)).
- Blackpoint Cyber — MSPs wanting fast active-response MDR. 7.6/10, from Custom quote (4.7/5 (~80 G2 reviews)).
- Expel — Mid-market/enterprise wanting transparent MDR across their existing tools. 7.5/10, from Custom quote (4.7/5 (~90 G2 reviews)).
- ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) — MSPs wanting an outsourced 24/7 SOC and managed detection + response, channel-only. 7.3/10, from Custom quote (Not yet rated).
Our pick
On the data we hold, Huntress leads at 8.6/10. The MSP favorite — human SOC and ITDR at a price SMBs can actually afford. Read the full Huntress review or compare it head-to-head below.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best soc-as-a-service in 2026?
- Huntress ranks first in our data-weighted comparison (8.6/10, 4.9/5 (~700 G2 reviews)), starting at Custom quote.