Huntress Managed EDR vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Defender for Business lists at $3.00 per user per month and scores 77/100; Managed EDR at $8.99 per endpoint per month and scores 48/100.
Field by field
TEAL UNDERLINE = BETTER FOR AN SMB BUYER, PER ROW| FIELD | Huntress Managed EDR | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price at 10 seats | $8.99/endpoint/mo | $3.00/user/mo |
| Pricing model | per endpoint | per user |
| Minimum seats | 50 | 1 |
| Managed 24/7 response | Included | Not offered on this tier |
| AV-Test | Not tested | 2026-06 · protection 6/6.0 |
| AV-Comparatives | Not tested | 2026-H1 · 98.8% · 0 FP |
| MITRE ATT&CK | Not tested | 2024 · 100% coverageDATED |
| Ransomware rollback | Not offered on this tier | Included |
| Identity threat detection | Not offered on this tier | Not offered on this tier |
| MSP multi-tenant console | Included | Included |
| Self-serve purchase | Yes — card checkout | Yes — card checkout |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 30 days, no card |
| SMB Fit Score | 48 /100 | 77 /100 |
Verdict
Microsoft scores 18/35 on efficacy evidence; Huntress has no independent lab results and is unscored on this component. They differ on managed 24/7 response: Huntress includes managed 24/7 response; Microsoft does not offer managed 24/7 response.
Which to pick
Huntress ineligible: minimum seats 50 exceeds 25
Higher SMB Fit Score: 48/100 vs 77/100
Higher SMB Fit Score: 48/100 vs 77/100
Frequently asked
What is the price difference between Huntress Managed EDR and Microsoft Defender for Business?
Huntress Managed EDR lists at $8.99/endpoint/mo; Microsoft Defender for Business at $3.00/user/mo.
Which product includes EDR?
Huntress Managed EDR: Yes. Microsoft Defender for Business: Yes.
Which has better independent test results?
Huntress Managed EDR: No public results. Microsoft Defender for Business: AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, MITRE ATT&CK.
What is the minimum number of endpoints for each product?
Huntress Managed EDR: 50. Microsoft Defender for Business: 1.
Does either include managed detection and response (MDR)?
Huntress Managed EDR: Yes, included. Microsoft Defender for Business: No.
What is the SMB Fit Score for each?
Huntress Managed EDR: 48/100. Microsoft Defender for Business: 77/100. The score measures evidence-based fit for small businesses.