Best SOC-as-a-Service · 2026

ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) logoConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) vs Huntress logoHuntress

ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) vs Huntress: on our data-weighted scoring, Huntress edges ahead (8.6 vs 7.3/10). ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) starts at Custom quote and is best for msps wanting an outsourced 24/7 soc and managed detection + response, channel-only; Huntress starts at Custom quote and is best for msps and smbs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human soc. Choose Huntress for the stronger overall track record; consider ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.

ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR)

8.0/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Custom quote
Reviews
Not yet rated
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Best for
MSPs wanting an outsourced 24/7 SOC and managed detection + response, channel-only
Visit ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) →
Our pick

Huntress

9.2/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Custom quote
Reviews
4.9/5 (~700 G2 reviews)
Free trial
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Best for
MSPs and SMBs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human SOC
Visit Huntress →

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Strengths at a glance

Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →

EditorialUser reviewsAdoptionAffordabilityFeature breadthEase of trial
ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR)Huntress
CriterionConnectWise SOC Services (MDR)Huntress
Editorial 7.3 8.6
User reviews 7.0 9.8
Adoption 0.0 7.5
Affordability 5.0 5.0
Feature breadth 8.0 5.0
Ease of trial 3.0 6.0

ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) vs Huntress: head-to-head

ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) vs Huntress — specs and pricing
ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR)Huntress
Starting price Custom quote Custom quote
Pricing model quote per endpoint
Free trial / tier Free trial
Best for MSPs wanting an outsourced 24/7 SOC and managed detection + response, channel-only MSPs and SMBs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human SOC
Deployment Cloud Cloud
G2 rating 4.9/5 (700)
Capterra rating
Our score 7.3 8.6

Choose ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) if…

You need msps wanting an outsourced 24/7 soc and managed detection + response, channel-only.

Pros

  • Outsourced 24/7 SOC expertise
  • Flexible across EDR engines
  • Integrates with ConnectWise stack

Cons

  • Quote-only
  • channel-only pricing
  • Per-endpoint costs add up
  • Best value within ConnectWise ecosystem

ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) pricing · review

Choose Huntress if…

You need msps and smbs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human soc.

Pros

  • Outstanding SOC + support
  • Built for MSPs/SMB
  • Fast time-to-value

Cons

  • Quote pricing
  • Complements (not replaces) some AV
  • Endpoint-count based

Huntress pricing · review

In depth

Pricing: Huntress vs ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR)

Huntress bills on a per endpoint model from Custom quote (yes trial), while ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) uses a quote model from Custom quote (no trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.

Features & deployment

Huntress ships 5 headline capabilities (Managed EDR with 24/7 SOC, Microsoft 365 ITDR, Security awareness training, Ransomware canaries) and deploys Cloud. ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) ships 8 (24/7 security operations center, Managed detection + response (MDR), Multi-EDR (Bitdefender, SentinelOne), deploying Cloud.

Ratings & verdict

Huntress holds 4.9/5 (~700 G2 reviews); ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) holds Not yet rated. On our data-weighted score, Huntress edges ahead (8.6 vs 7.5/10). Pick ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) instead when msps wanting an outsourced 24/7 soc and managed detection + response, channel-only. See Huntress alternatives or ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) vs Huntress: which is better?
ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) vs Huntress: on our data-weighted scoring, Huntress edges ahead (8.6 vs 7.3/10). ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) starts at Custom quote and is best for msps wanting an outsourced 24/7 soc and managed detection + response, channel-only; Huntress starts at Custom quote and is best for msps and smbs wanting affordable managed detection with a real human soc.
Is ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) cheaper than Huntress?
ConnectWise SOC Services (MDR) starts at Custom quote and Huntress starts at Custom quote (see the pricing rows for models and limits).
Data as of June 16, 2026. Sources: connectwise.com, huntress.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.