Compare Huntress Managed EDR and N-able N-central
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
Huntress Managed EDR
Star Rating
(883)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Huntress Managed EDR
N-able N-central
Star Rating
(552)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about N-able N-central
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Huntress Managed EDR excels in incident response, with users highlighting the effectiveness of its SOC team and heuristic virus detection. This capability provides a sense of security, especially during off-hours, which is a significant advantage for businesses needing reliable support.
- Users say N-able N-central offers deep visibility into endpoint health, with features like customizable monitoring thresholds and detailed dashboards. This proactive alerting system helps users detect issues early, although some find it less intuitive compared to Huntress.
- Reviewers mention that Huntress Managed EDR is lightweight and integrates seamlessly with other tools, making it easier for managed service providers (MSPs) to deploy. This integration reduces barriers for clients, enhancing overall usability and efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, N-able N-central has a strong focus on asset management, with features that allow users to break down assets by manufacturer and OS version. However, some users feel that the setup process could be more streamlined compared to Huntress's higher ease of setup ratings.
- Users appreciate the quality of support provided by Huntress Managed EDR, with many praising the responsiveness and expertise of the support team. In contrast, while N-able N-central's support is rated positively, it does not reach the same level of satisfaction as Huntress.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while N-able N-central is popular among small businesses, it sometimes struggles to meet specific workflow needs, leading to configuration challenges. Huntress, on the other hand, is noted for its ability to adapt to various client environments, making it a more flexible choice for diverse business needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Huntress 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
N-able N-central
No pricing availableFree Trial
Huntress Managed EDR
Free Trial is available
N-able N-central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
780
8.4
436
Ease of Use
9.5
799
7.9
462
Ease of Setup
9.6
763
7.7
378
Ease of Admin
9.6
728
7.9
370
Quality of Support
9.7
756
7.9
430
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
719
8.6
355
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
779
8.8
429
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.8
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
9
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.0
292
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
157
Not enough data
7.6
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.4
15
Service Management
Not enough data
8.6
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
9
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Scope
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.7
138
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
132
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Management
Not enough data
7.8
131
Not enough data
7.7
131
Not enough data
7.2
129
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.2
11
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Platform Features
9.5
461
Not enough data
9.4
453
Not enough data
8.0
430
Not enough data
9.6
447
Not enough data
9.7
451
Not enough data
8.1
424
Not enough data
9.6
32
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.3
441
Not enough data
9.5
441
Not enough data
7.0
25
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.9
128
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.7
85
9.0
5
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
155
Platform
Not enough data
6.8
155
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
7.6
148
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.4
150
Security
Not enough data
8.1
154
Not enough data
8.5
157
Not enough data
7.2
148
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.4
148
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Huntress Managed EDR and N-able N-central are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Unique Categories
Huntress Managed EDR is categorized as Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
N-able N-central is categorized as Patch Management, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Endpoint Management, Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Huntress Managed EDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
N-able N-central
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
Information Technology and Services
51.7%
Computer & Network Security
26.7%
Consulting
2.7%
Hospital & Health Care
1.7%
Computer Software
1.3%
Other
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
48.0%
Computer & Network Security
21.2%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Information Services
1.7%
Accounting
1.5%
Other
23.1%
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Discussions
Is Huntress an antivirus?
2 Comments
DR
No but it can help to manage some antivirus programsRead 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
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 much does SolarWinds RMM cost?
1 Comment
PC
it depends witch product n-central vs rmm and the model. Legacy or MonthlyRead more
Why is there no "Server Down" alarm or monitoring notificaiton ?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
Hi Robert! Hmm - I think our "How to Set up Server Alert to be Sent to a Specific Email Address" might be able to help with your challenge! Check out this...Read more
Integration with more 3rd party AV on the horizon? Such as sophos?
1 Comment
SC
Sup, Nicholas! In short, YUP - we are always looking to expand our product's capabilities by providing best-of-breed integrations with 3rd party vendors. ...Read more
