Huntress Managed EDR is a commercial managed detection and response solution by Huntress. ShieldWatch XDR is a commercial managed detection and response solution by ShieldWatch. 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 platform with SIEM, SOAR, and 24/7 US-based SOC in one solution.
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Common questions when comparing Huntress Managed EDR vs ShieldWatch XDR for managed detection and response.
Huntress Managed EDR: Managed EDR with 24/7 SOC for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. Built by Huntress.
ShieldWatch XDR: Managed XDR platform with SIEM, SOAR, and 24/7 US-based SOC in one solution. Built by ShieldWatch.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Huntress Managed EDR is made by Huntress. ShieldWatch XDR is made by ShieldWatch. 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 ShieldWatch XDR are both Managed Detection and Response products, and both cover Anomaly Detection. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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