AirMDR Alternatives: Five AI SOC and MDR Options to Compare
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AirMDR at a glance
AirMDR, founded in 2023 and based in Menlo Park, California, provides an AI-native managed detection and response (MDR) service for lean security teams. AI analysts handle much of the monitoring, triage, investigation, and response, with human experts providing oversight around the clock. It also offers its AI SOC platform for teams that prefer to run it themselves, and raised a $15.5 million seed round in July 2025.
Why teams look for AirMDR alternatives
Teams that outgrow a lean model often want more control, broader enterprise coverage, or deeper customization of detections and response.
Some prefer a vendor with a longer track record at large scale, while others want to weigh AI-native MDR against running an AI SOC platform in house.
Five AirMDR alternatives compared
These options span managed services and self-run platforms.
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| Alternative | Approach | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Exaforce | Agentic SOC platform and MDR | Teams that may move between managed and in-house operation |
| ReliaQuest GreyMatter | Agentic security operations platform with managed options | Large enterprises |
| Intezer | AI SOC platform with forensic analysis | In-house teams that want automated triage |
| Dropzone AI | AI SOC analyst for Tier 1 investigation | Teams adding AI triage to an existing stack |
| CrowdStrike Falcon | Endpoint-led platform with managed service options | Existing CrowdStrike endpoint customers |
Exaforce MDR and the agentic SOC platform
Exaforce offers both models on one foundation. Teams can run the agentic SOC platform themselves or use Exaforce MDR, where the same AI agents, called Exabots, handle triage and investigation with human experts providing oversight. Verdicts come from a structured model of identities, resources, and behavior, so the reasoning behind each case stays visible.
Choosing the right AirMDR alternative
Decide first whether you want a service or a platform. Then compare investigation transparency, how much response authority each option has, and how easily you could switch between models later.
A short trial on your own alerts will show which approach suits your team’s size and skills.