Webroot (OpenText) vs Huntress
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Webroot (OpenText) ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #11) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. An MSP favorite for its tiny, fast agent with negligible performance impact.
At a glance
| Webroot (OpenText) | Huntress | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #11 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best for MSPs & lightweight agent | Best managed security service |
| Pricing | $$ ($25 to $50/endpoint/year) | $$ ($40 to $90/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Broomfield, USA | Ellicott City, USA |
| Founded | 1997 | 2015 |
Webroot (OpenText)
An MSP favorite for its tiny, fast agent with negligible performance impact.
www.webroot.com/us/en/businessSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
Huntress
A managed service with human experts who actively hunt for threats automated tools miss.
www.huntress.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
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