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Huntress vs. Malwarebytes ThreatDown

Not All MDRs Are Created Equal.

When choosing a cybersecurity provider, you’re not just selecting a product—you’re selecting a partner in defense. While Malwarebytes ThreatDown has evolved beyond antivirus, it remains an automation-first, product-led solution.

Huntress flips that script, offering a service-first approach designed specifically for MSPs and lean security teams that need hands-on expertise, full remediation, and total visibility.

Who this comparison is for:

  • MSPs: You need a scalable, multi-tenant, low-noise security solution that saves time and drives revenue.
  • In-House IT Teams: You need a force multiplier that provides real human expertise without the overhead of a full security operations center (SOC).

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Where does Huntress rank?

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Where does Huntress rank?

Huntress is custom-made for organizations like yours, but don’t only take our word for it—read what others have to say.

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4.9/5 based on hundreds of G2 reviews
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Why Huntress is the Clear Choice for MSPs and In-House IT Teams

Threat Monitoring

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Always-on, real-human SOC analysts reviewing alerts

Malwarebytes

No

Automation-first, lighter-touch SOC involvement

False Positive Reduction

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Manual validation removes noise before reaching you

Malwarebytes

No

Relies on automated alerts, partners must sift through the noise

Threat Hunting

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Proactive threat hunting by cybersecurity experts at no extra cost

Malwarebytes

No

No dedicated threat-hunting team below Elite package levels

Remediation Support

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Step-by-step guidance + assisted remediation

Malwarebytes

No

Limited guidance, partner responsible for cleanup

Multi-Tenancy for MSPs

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Full MSP workflow integration, easy client management

Malwarebytes

No

Limited MSP alignment, more suited for single-tenant setups

Endpoint Security Depth

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Persistent foothold detection, ransomware canaries, and full process monitoring

Malwarebytes

No

Signature-based, reactive detection

Identity Protection (ITDR)

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Monitors Microsoft 365 login anomalies, inbox rules, and credential abuse

Malwarebytes

No

No ITDR capabilities

Security Awareness Training (SAT)

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Story-driven training, automated phishing simulations

Malwarebytes

No

No SAT offered

SIEM & Log Correlation

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Collects, correlates, and hunts threats across multiple sources

Malwarebytes

No

No SIEM capabilities

Total Cost of Ownership

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Predictable, transparent pricing with full service

Malwarebytes

No

Piecemeal pricing with potential hidden costs

Verdict: Huntress is designed for real-world security challenges—not just detection but full remediation, expert guidance, and a true partnership.

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Testimonials

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“I sleep better when my clients are being protected with Huntress. Huntress helps us by looking for persistent footholds in a network that antivirus just doesn't catch. We're getting a lot of the benefits of a bigger EDR platform for an extremely reasonable price."

Dylan Sauce

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Chief Innovation Officer

Innovative Communication Systems

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“When Huntress calls, we answer because we know that’s the call that matters. We don’t have the luxury of having team members comb through logs and events all day. We need to be able to focus our attention on other priorities, and Huntress enables us to do that.”

Edward Griffin

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Partner

Intelligent Technical Solutions

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“Huntress isn’t a ‘set it and forget it’ kind of tool; Huntress is set it and know it works, and when it finds something we’re notified. I don’t need to train my team how to look for that stuff—we have access to talent beyond what we’ve been able to bring onto our team ourselves."

Lyf Wildenberg

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Co-Founder & CEO

Mytech Partners

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The Huntress Managed Security Platform

What small- to mid-sized businesses and MSPs alike are saying about Huntress Managed EDR.

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Last Updated:
March 9, 2025