Stick with Cynet if you need custom enterprise-scale pricing. Switch to Huntress from $2.08/mo if you want transparent per-endpoint rates without talking to sales.
Independently verified metrics. Sources: AV-TEST, MITRE ATT&CK evaluations, vendor docs. Verified 2026.
| Tool | Agent CPU% | Agent RAMMB | MTTDmin | MTTRmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynet (this) | 0.5 | 60 | 1 | 1 |
| Huntress | - | - | - | - |
| SentinelOne | 1 | 50 | 1 | 0.5 |
| CrowdStrike Falcon | 1 | 40 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Sophos | 1 | 100 | 2 | 1 |
| Fortinet | - | - | - | - |
| Cisco Secure Endpoint | - | - | - | - |
Alternatives are not always the right move. Cynet remains strong in these scenarios.
8 alternatives evaluated by features, pricing, and real-world use cases.
Expert Take
Cynet works well when mid-market IT teams need to consolidate EDR, network analytics, and deception technology into a single agent backed by 24/7 MDR. The friction starts when deploying the agent via remote monitoring management (RMM) systems like Datto AutoTask or managing tamper protection on Mac and Linux endpoints. Before buying, compare vs Guardz, which provides unified identity and email security integrations that Cynet's dashboard lacks.
Oleh KemFounder & Lead Analyst
Managed security platform for MSPs with threat hunting, EDR, and 24/7 SOC coverage.. Rated 4.9/5 vs 4.7/5 for Cynet.
Autonomous AI-driven endpoint protection, EDR, and XDR with behavioral AI threat detection.. Rated 4.9/5 vs 4.7/5 for Cynet.
Cloud-native endpoint protection, EDR, and XDR powered by CrowdStrike's Threat Graph and ML.. Cynet edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.6/5).
Network detection and response platform analyzing real-time traffic for threats, lateral movement, and anomalies.. Cynet edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.6/5).
A unified security platform for SMBs and mid-market, combining endpoint, firewall, and MDR managed from a single cloud c.
Enterprise network security platform with FortiGate NGFW, SD-WAN, SASE, endpoint, and cloud security.. Cynet edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.6/5).
An integrated EPP and EDR solution that leverages network context and global threat intelligence to prevent, detect, and. Cynet edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.5/5).
XDR, endpoint, email, and network security platform formed from the McAfee/FireEye merger.. Cynet edges it on ratings (4.7 vs 4.3/5).
Cynet compared against all 8 endpoint security (xdr/edr) alternatives. Pricing, free plan availability, rating, and endpoint security (xdr/edr)-specific capabilities.
| Tool | Price | Free Plan | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pay-as-you-go | No | 4.7G2 |
| $2.08/mo | No | 4.9G2 |
| Pay-as-you-go | No | 4.9G2 |
| $5/mo | No | 4.6G2 |
| Pay-as-you-go | No | 4.6G2 |
| Custom | No | 4.7G2 |
| Pay-as-you-go | No | 4.6G2 |
| $6.75/mo | No | 4.5G2 |
| Custom | No | 4.3G2 |
Choose Huntress if you need highest g2/capterra ratings in endpoint security (4.8/4.9)
Choose SentinelOne if you need autonomous ai response without human intervention
Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if you need best-in-class threat intelligence from 29k+ customer sensor network