Critical Start MDR
5.8#11 in managed detection and response servicesAndroidiOSWeb
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eSentire MDR
6.6#4 in managed detection and response servicesFrom $17 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Critical Start MDR | eSentire MDR |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Critical Start lists its headquarters at 6100 Tennyson Pkwy, Suite 200, Plano, Texas 75024. | Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
| Integrations | Named integrations include CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR, SentinelOne, and VMware Carbon Black. | Atlas supports investigation of alerts from any source via REST API and offers custom integrations for sources outside its standard menu. |
| Service | Critical Start provides managed detection and response with proactive security intelligence and human-driven threat detection and response. | eSentire MDR combines the Atlas platform with managed detection and response services, including 24/7 SOC coverage and human response. |
Critical Start MDR plans
- Critical Start MDRPriced on request
eSentire MDR plans
- Atlas Professional$17 a month
- Atlas Enhanced$24 a month
- Atlas Elite$28 a month
- Launch & Optimization Services$2,500 a year
Pick Critical Start MDR if…
Critical Start MDR suits organizations seeking managed security monitoring and coordinated response, including those with operational technology environments. Its integrations and mobile response actions may fit teams using the named security platforms or needing mobile incident actions.
Pick eSentire MDR if…
eSentire describes Professional as suitable for teams without a SOC or the headcount to build one. The listed packages are for organizations with 10 to 250 users; larger or unusual deployments should contact sales.