Best Managed Detection & Response for small business

Ranked by how often AI assistants recommend the tool, with published entry pricing and a free or low-cost tier weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.

1. #1Arctic Wolf

   48.4% AI citation rate(31 questions)

   Integrations listed:

   4

   Delivering security operations outcomes · Partner with a commercial SOC · Tailored security expertise

   Comprehensive cybersecurity solutions · Expertise in incident response

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2. #2Rapid7 MDR

   45.2% AI citation rate(31 questions)

   Unlimited user accounts · Shared data across tools · Instant visibility across modern networks

   Comprehensive support options · Managed services available

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3. #3Sophos MDR

   32.3% AI citation rate(31 questions)
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4. #4Huntress MDR

   16.1% AI citation rate(31 questions)

   From:

   $8.99/month

   24/7 threat detection and response · Fast, active remediation · Custom incident reporting

   Comprehensive threat monitoring · Affordable per-endpoint pricing

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5. #5eSentire

   22.6% AI citation rate(31 questions)

   24/7 Security Operations Center · Proactive Threat Intelligence · Unlimited Incident Response

   Comprehensive security solutions · Expert threat hunters available

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6. #6Red Canary

   16.1% AI citation rate(31 questions)

   Integrations listed:

   8

   24x7 Detection & Response · Single domain MDR · 99% threat accuracy

   Best-in-class MDR offering · Automated response features

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7. #7Secureworks

   16.1% AI citation rate(31 questions)

   Integrations listed:

   2

   Adaptive AI-driven protection · 24/7 managed detection and response · Integration-rich open platform

   Highly recommended by security professionals · Scalable solutions for any organization

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8. #8Bitdefender MDR

   3.2% AI citation rate(31 questions)
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9. #9Expel

   0% AI citation rate(31 questions)

   Integrations listed:

   8

   24/7 SOC monitoring · Auto-remediation · Coverage across cloud and endpoints

   Robust automation for peace of mind · Flexible service scales with needs

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10. #10Critical Start

    0% AI citation rate(31 questions)
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