Why do organizations seek alternatives to Huntress?
Huntress has earned a strong reputation among MSPs for its accessible pricing and partner-friendly approach. However, many MSPs and lean IT teams begin looking for alternatives when they outgrow entry-level protection and require more comprehensive coverage, deeper security maturity, and faster response across both endpoint and cloud environments.
Teams commonly explore Huntress alternatives when they encounter challenges such as:
- Limited coverage focused on endpoints and Microsoft 365, leaving critical gaps across Google Workspace and the broader attack surface.
- Reactive protection that alerts after threats have already slipped past initial defenses, increasing the risk, effort, and cost required for response.
- Manual investigation and remediation workflows that depend heavily on analyst time, slowing response and creating opportunities for disruption compared to fully automated detection and response.
- Missing essential capabilities—like DNS firewalling, suspicious email analysis, and mature vulnerability management—that require additional tools and drive up total cost.
- Entry-level security that falls short of meeting compliance or regulatory requirements, especially for organizations in highly regulated industries.
What to look for in a Huntress alternative
A Huntress alternative should strengthen security—not just monitor alerts—by blocking threats earlier, automating response, and covering your full environment so your organization meets security and compliance requirements without expensive add-ons.
- Unified coverage across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, reducing blind spots and eliminating the need to stitch together multiple tools.
- A 24/7 AI-powered SOC that continuously hunts, investigates, and guides remediation in real time.
- Noise-free, actionable alerts that any L1 technician can act on confidently.
- MSP-centric operations, including seamless PSA integrations, multi-tenant ease, and co-marketing support.
- Transparent, predictable pricing, with essentials like vulnerability management and suspicious email analysis included—no costly add-ons required.
Field Effect MDR Core: The best alternative to Huntress
Field Effect MDR Core, our lightest package, delivers comprehensive endpoint and cloud protection with real-time blocking, expert-led monitoring, and clear, step-by-step guidance. Purpose-built for MSP usability and L1-friendly workflows, it removes the bolt-ons, noise, and complexity common in entry-level security stacks.
Why Field Effect MDR Core excels past Huntress
- Broader native coverage: Unified endpoint and cloud visibility—including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace—in one SKU priced per user, not split into separate products the way Huntress requires.
- Actionable guidance: Clear, consolidated alerting (we call them AROs) that accelerates resolution without manual digging.
- Included essentials: Suspicious Email Analysis (SEAS) and mature vulnerability detection—no extra tools needed.
- Mature technology: Field Effect Core blocks, detects, and responds at the earliest stage of an attack, backed by third-party evidence. In the 2023 MITRE Engenuity evaluations, Field Effect was the #2 fastest in MTTD, highlighting the strength of our detection engineering and automation.
Bottom line? Field Effect MDR Core gives MSPs a stronger security foundation than Huntress—with less tool sprawl and less alert fatigue.
Field Effect MDR Complete: When you need more than Huntress can deliver
For MSPs that require higher protection and faster containment, Field Effect MDR Complete adds network monitoring, dark web monitoring, deeper response, richer telemetry, and expanded automation—scaling seamlessly beyond entry-level needs while maintaining the same ease of use and pricing clarity as Field Effect MDR Core.
Customer fit
- MSPs: L1-friendly operations, multi-tenant workflows, and built-in partner enablement.
- Lean IT teams: A unified platform with analyst-ready guidance that reduces operational overhead.
- SMBs & mid-market: Enterprise-grade protection delivered simply and cost-effectively.
Other MSP-popular alternatives (and how they compare)
Blackpoint Cyber
Blackpoint provides MDR/SOC-as-a-service but relies on third-party EDR for blocking and broader visibility, which can drive up total cost and create gaps (such as limited cloud coverage and no native network monitoring).
For MSPs, this often means additional tools are required to achieve full coverage—resulting in more tuning, more noise, and higher cost. Field Effect delivers unified endpoint and cloud coverage natively, with optional network monitoring through MDR Complete.
Kaseya K365
K365 bundles RMM, EDR, and backup with optional MDR. However, the assembled-via-acquisition stack is minimally integrated and can be noisy, with gaps that require add-ons like a network appliance, DNS filtering, and mature cloud controls. Partners also report support and onboarding friction.
While the sticker price may appear attractive, tool sprawl and added labor frequently increase total cost of ownership for MSPs. Field Effect replaces numerous tools with one unified platform, clear guidance, and exceptional support that partners consistently rank among the highest in the industry.
Industry recognition
Field Effect is consistently recognized by third-party analysts for ease of use, support quality, and overall value—a trend reflected across MDR category rankings and buyer experience research.
Field Effect has claimed top spot in the MDR Data Quadrant for four consecutive years and holds a G2 badge for Highest ROI in MDR. It also stands out in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® evaluations, detecting 100% of attack steps with industry-leading speed.
Notably, none of the other vendors in this comparison—Huntress, Blackpoint, or Kaseya—have participated in MITRE testing, underscoring Field Effect’s commitment to measurable performance and transparency.
FAQs
Is Field Effect a good alternative to Huntress for MSPs?
Yes. Field Effect MDR Core gives MSPs broader native coverage across endpoints and cloud applications, along with clearer guidance—reducing tool sprawl and operational labor.
When should I choose Field Effect MDR Complete instead of MDR Core?
Choose Field Effect MDR Complete when you need to protect more complex environments or meet stricter insurance or regulatory requirements, while maintaining the same clarity, simplicity, and MSP-friendly experience that Field Effect MDR Core delivers.
How does Field Effect compare to Blackpoint and Kaseya K365?
Blackpoint’s managed SOC relies on third-party EDR and lacks native cloud and network coverage. Kaseya K365’s assembled toolset is minimally integrated, often noisy, and typically requires multiple add-ons—raising total cost of ownership. Field Effect replaces many separate tools with one unified MDR platform.
Conclusion
If you’ve outgrown Huntress or want to avoid bolt-ons and alert fatigue, Field Effect MDR is the most complete, MSP-ready alternative. Choose Field Effect MDR Core for a stronger, simpler baseline than Huntress—and Field Effect MDR Complete when you need full coverage across endpoint, network, and cloud without enterprise-tool overhead.
