Deepwatch Active Response is a commercial managed detection and response solution by Deepwatch. Huntress Managed EDR is a commercial managed detection and response solution by Huntress. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Small and mid-size organizations that want a managed SOC on a first-party EDR agent
Huntress is cloud-delivered and lists SMB through enterprise, with its strongest fit in the small and mid-size organizations and the managed service providers that serve them. It is the most accessible entry in this list for a company that has no security team at all.
From Best MDR Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
MDR-integrated automated threat containment for identities and endpoints.
Managed EDR with 24/7 SOC for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Huntress Managed EDR fits if you are a small business.
Common questions when comparing Deepwatch Active Response vs Huntress Managed EDR for managed detection and response.
Deepwatch Active Response: MDR-integrated automated threat containment for identities and endpoints. Built by Deepwatch.
Huntress Managed EDR: Managed EDR with 24/7 SOC for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. Built by Huntress.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Deepwatch Active Response is made by Deepwatch. Huntress Managed EDR is made by Huntress. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Deepwatch Active Response and Huntress Managed EDR are both Managed Detection and Response products. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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