Webroot (OpenText) vs Huntress
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026). 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 (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026) |
| 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 (2026)
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 (2026)
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