Huntress vs SentinelOne

March 10, 2025 | Author: Michael Stromann
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Huntress
Huntress delivers a powerful suite of managed endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities—backed by a team of 24/7 threat hunters—to protect your business from today’s determined cybercriminals.
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SentinelOne
Endpoint security software that defends every endpoint against every type of attack, at every stage in the threat lifecycle.

Huntress and SentinelOne are, at first glance, remarkably similar. Both are sophisticated pieces of cybersecurity wizardry designed to stop digital nasties before they wreak havoc. Both employ artificial intelligence, because obviously, humans can’t be trusted to keep up with the endless barrage of cyber threats. Both also promise seamless integration with existing security systems, which is a clever way of saying, "We’ll work with whatever bizarre contraption you’ve cobbled together." They are beloved by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams who have long since given up on the idea of sleep.

Huntress, born in 2015 in the grand old land of the United States, takes a different approach. Rather than relying solely on automated magic, it employs real, living, breathing humans (presumably) to hunt down threats that sneak past traditional defenses. It is lightweight, cost-effective and particularly appealing to small and mid-sized businesses that would rather not take out a second mortgage just to avoid being hacked. Huntress specializes in post-exploitation threat hunting, which is a polite way of saying, "We’ll find the burglars even after they’ve made themselves a cup of tea in your kitchen."

SentinelOne, the slightly older and perhaps more self-important sibling, emerged in 2013 with a grander vision: full-blown enterprise domination. It, too, hails from the U.S. but operates globally, because cybersecurity threats, much like bad reality TV, know no borders. Unlike its younger counterpart, SentinelOne believes in a world where AI does all the heavy lifting, automatically detecting and neutralizing threats in real time. It also boasts extended detection and response (XDR), which means it’s not just looking at your endpoints but also keeping a suspicious eye on your cloud, your identity management and possibly your toaster. Naturally, this comes at a higher price, but hey, peace of mind has never been cheap.

See also: Top 10 XDR software
Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email [email protected]