Huntress Managed EDR is a commercial managed detection and response solution by Huntress. Kaspersky Next MXDR Optimum is a commercial managed detection and response solution by Kaspersky. 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.
Managed EDR with 24/7 SOC for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints
Managed XDR service with 24/7 SOC-led detection, response, and endpoint protection.
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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 Huntress Managed EDR vs Kaspersky Next MXDR Optimum for managed detection and response.
Huntress Managed EDR: Managed EDR with 24/7 SOC for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. Built by Huntress.
Kaspersky Next MXDR Optimum: Managed XDR service with 24/7 SOC-led detection, response, and endpoint protection. Built by Kaspersky.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Huntress Managed EDR is made by Huntress. Kaspersky Next MXDR Optimum is made by Kaspersky. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Huntress Managed EDR and Kaspersky Next MXDR Optimum are both Managed Detection and Response products, and both cover Ransomware Prevention. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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