# Huntress Managed EDR: how AI models rank it, November 2026

Gane Index, November 2026 Edition. Named in 101 judge labels across 7 categories by 14 of 14 models. Page: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/vendors/huntress-managed-edr

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Managed detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/managed-detection-and-response/index.md) | 27% | 2 | 8% | 39 |
| [AI SOC agents](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/ai-soc-agents/index.md) | 8% | 4 | 0% | 11 |
| [Endpoint detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/endpoint-detection-and-response/index.md) | 7% | 5 | 4% | 26 |
| [AI security platforms](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/ai-security-platforms/index.md) | 4% | 12 | 0% | 5 |
| [Extended detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/extended-detection-and-response/index.md) | 2% | 11 | 0% | 3 |
| [Endpoint protection](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/operations/endpoint-protection/index.md) | 0% | 12 | 0% | 16 |
| [Client-side protection](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/client-side-protection/index.md) | 0% | 50 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Huntress is widely regarded as the best MDR (Managed Detection and Response) service for companies with a limited budget" (Grok 4.20, MDR)
- "the most cost-predictable commercial agentic option in the current evaluations is UnderDefense Agentic AI SOC or Huntress" (Muse Glimmer 30B, AI SOC agents)
- "Huntress is likely the best practical choice if the goal is broad protection without hiring a full-time security team" (Perplexity Sonar, AI security)
- "Purpose-built for companies without SOCs. Bundles tool + humans. Often the best fit for 500-person companies." (Kimi K2, EDR)

## And against it

- "Huntress Managed EDR (Avoid if You Need Full Control)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, EDR)
- "Huntress is affordable and easy to deploy, but has limited detection depth and manual investigations that increase exposure." (Claude Haiku 4.5, MDR)
- "Excellent value for smaller mid-market or MSP-partnered setups, but may feel light for more complex B2B environments." (Grok 4.20, MDR)
- "Simpler, more affordable endpoint and Microsoft 365-focused MDR, though less comprehensive for complex environments." (Perplexity Sonar, MDR)

## By model

| Model | First choice | Alternative | Mention | Warning | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| GPT-5.4 mini | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Perplexity Sonar | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Grok 4.20 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Mistral Small | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kimi K2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |

## Sources returned with these answers

The sites and pages cited by the answers that named Huntress Managed EDR, from 353 of the 367 answers that named it (only the models that return a source list).

### Domains cited

- huntress.com: 184 (its own site)
- g2.com: 120
- softwareadvice.com: 78
- reddit.com: 75
- gane.ai/index: 74
- microsoft.com: 74
- mdrproviders.io: 72
- underdefense.com: 63
- cybersecuritynews.com: 53
- expertinsights.com: 53

### Pages cited

- https://huntress.com/internal-it-cybersecurity-guide/best-endpoint-protection-for-small-businesses: 98
- https://mdrproviders.io/providers/size/smb: 44
- https://cybersecuritynews.com/best-mdr-services: 41
- https://microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-business: 40
- https://cnicsolutions.com/cybersecurity-threat-protection/detection-response/best-endpoint-protection-edr-solutions-for-smbs: 38
- https://simplyit.biz/resources/edr-vendor-comparison-small-business-2026: 38
- https://huntress.com/pricing: 36
- https://underdefense.com/blog/ai-soc-for-smb: 36

## In its own words

What Huntress Managed EDR's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Get full endpoint visibility, detection, and response. (https://www.huntress.com/edr-guide)
- For: Designed for all teams; whether you’re a one-person shop or a large security team. (https://www.huntress.com/pricing/edr)
- Price stated: licensed per endpoint via a subscription model (https://www.huntress.com/pricing/edr)
- Free plan or trial: Try Huntress for Free (https://www.huntress.com/edr-guide)
- Customers named: Solis Security, Cohere Health, Ultra IT, Key Methods, Dominant Systems Corporation, Darkhorse Tech, Rudick Innovation and Technology, Greystone Technology

## Record

- Method: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/methodology
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Gane Index, November 2026 Edition, www.gane.ai/index/it.