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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial
Heimdal
Star Rating
(41)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HeimdalHuntress Managed EDR
Star Rating
(830)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Huntress Managed EDRSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Huntress Managed EDR excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Heimdal. Users appreciate its lightweight design that doesn't slow down client devices, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Huntress Managed EDR's implementation process is praised for being quick and intuitive, with users highlighting the easy-to-use dashboard that simplifies monitoring and response to threats. In contrast, Heimdal, while reliable, faces challenges in user experience, with some users noting it can be less intuitive.
- Users say that Huntress Managed EDR provides exceptional support, with quick, human responses when assistance is needed. This level of support is a standout feature, especially when compared to Heimdal, where users appreciate the availability of technicians but may not experience the same immediacy in responses.
- Reviewers mention that Huntress Managed EDR's proactive approach to security, such as isolating compromised hosts and notifying users directly, enhances its effectiveness. Heimdal, while offering robust security features, is seen as more reactive, which may not meet the needs of all users.
- According to recent feedback, Huntress Managed EDR is favored for its ease of setup and administration, scoring higher in these areas. Users find it straightforward to manage, while Heimdal's setup process is noted to be more cumbersome, which could deter some potential users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Huntress Managed EDR consistently meets user requirements with a high satisfaction score, reflecting its adaptability to various workflows. Heimdal, while effective, has received feedback indicating it may not align as closely with specific user needs, particularly for those in smaller business environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Heimdal
No pricing availableHuntress Managed EDR
Managed EDR
Free Trial
Huntress Managed EDR supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's built and managed by our team, backed by world-renowned threat experts plus 24/7 detection and response from our human-led, AI-assisted SOC. Our security experts investigate suspicious activity in your environment, eliminate false positives, and stop attackers before they do damage. Using Microsoft Defender Antivirus? With Managed EDR, we'll manage it for you FREE with optimized configuration to make Defender Antivirus protect even better—and whether you use that for Defender for Enterprise, our SOC will monitor alerts 24/7. You get all this at an accessible, predictable price without add-ons or service tiers like other vendors.
To experience the true power of Huntress Managed EDR, we give you a fully-featured trial—no watered-down versions here!—where you can deploy agents across your Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and be protected in under 30 minutes.
- Backed by the power of our 24/7 human-led SOC
- Detect suspicious endpoint activity, uncover hidden adversaries, stop business email compromise, and more
Free Trial
Heimdal
Free Trial is available
Huntress Managed EDR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
32
9.5
757
Ease of Use
8.5
32
9.5
775
Ease of Setup
8.0
23
9.6
740
Ease of Admin
8.3
23
9.6
716
Quality of Support
9.6
31
9.7
733
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
23
9.7
707
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
28
9.8
758
Features by Category
Administration
9.0
5
Not enough data
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Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Monitoring
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.5
453
Not enough data
9.4
449
Not enough data
8.0
428
Not enough data
9.6
443
Not enough data
9.7
444
Not enough data
8.1
422
Not enough data
9.6
29
Automation Capabilities
Not enough data
9.3
439
Not enough data
9.5
437
Not enough data
6.9
24
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
Not enough data
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Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
9.7
61
Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Compliance
Not enough data
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Management
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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System Control
Not enough data
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Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
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Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
5
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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8.9
6
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Heimdal and Huntress Managed EDR are categorized as Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
Heimdal is categorized as Email Anti-spam, Patch Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Endpoint Management, Antivirus, Encryption, Mobile Application Management, and Remote Desktop
Huntress Managed EDR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Heimdal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Huntress Managed EDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Oil & Energy
7.5%
Construction
7.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.0%
Other
62.5%
Information Technology and Services
51.7%
Computer & Network Security
27.2%
Consulting
2.8%
Hospital & Health Care
1.6%
Information Services
1.2%
Other
15.4%
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Discussions
Heimdal has no discussions with answers
Is Huntress an antivirus?
2 Comments
AL
No its not, it can manage your Microsoft Defender and bring all machines into a single pane of glass. What Huntress is at its roots though is a check for...Read more
What is Huntress program?
1 Comment
AS
We’re a managed security platform for SMBs and IT resellers! We’re adding a lot of new features to the platform to help partners defend against ransomware,...Read more
How does a huntress work?
1 Comment
AL
Install the agent, either manually, or they have awesome scripts to deploy through your RMM. Once you do it starts what it needs to do, and you get any...Read more
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