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Compare Avast Endpoint Protection and Sophos Firewall 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$36.99 1 Seats Per Year
No pricing available
Avast Endpoint Protection
Star Rating
(101)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$36.99 1 Seats Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSophos Firewall
Star Rating
(607)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Sophos FirewallSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Sophos Firewall significantly outperforms Avast Endpoint Protection in overall user satisfaction, with a G2 Score of 96.95 compared to Avast's 42.96. This indicates a stronger reputation and reliability among users for Sophos.
- Users say that Sophos Firewall excels in providing a user-friendly experience, with an intuitive interface that simplifies managing security policies and VPNs. In contrast, while Avast offers a single console for both Mac and Windows, some users find its setup less straightforward.
- Reviewers mention that Sophos Firewall's advanced threat protection is a standout feature, integrating multiple security functions like virus protection and phishing detection within one console. Avast, while praised for its comprehensive protection tools, does not match the same level of integration.
- According to verified reviews, Sophos Firewall has a much larger volume of recent feedback, with 21 reviews in the last 90 days compared to Avast's lack of recent reviews. This suggests that Sophos is actively engaging with its user base and continuously improving its offerings.
- Users highlight that both products are effective in meeting their security needs, with equal scores in how well they fulfill requirements. However, Sophos Firewall's higher ratings in ease of administration and support quality indicate a more robust user experience overall.
- Reviewers appreciate Avast's user-friendly controls and effective notifications that help prevent threats, but they also note that Sophos Firewall's balanced approach to security without unnecessary complexity makes it a preferred choice for many businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avast Endpoint Protection
Avast Essential Business Security
$36.99
1 Seats Per Year
Avast Essential Business Security is a powerful online protection that keeps your business devices and data safe from complex cyberthreats.
Get more peace of mind with Avast’s award-winning business antivirus that’s rich with features, but won’t slow your business down.
- Easy to use and set up
- Premium data security
- Password & webcam protection
Sophos Firewall
No pricing availableFree Trial
Avast Endpoint Protection
Free Trial is available
Sophos Firewall
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
86
9.2
511
Ease of Use
9.3
86
9.2
516
Ease of Setup
8.9
28
9.1
484
Ease of Admin
8.6
28
9.2
442
Quality of Support
8.8
71
9.0
501
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
25
9.2
436
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
84
9.5
502
Features by Category
Administration
8.8
15
9.2
478
8.9
15
8.8
480
9.3
14
9.1
467
9.1
15
9.1
469
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
9.0
35
Functionality
9.4
14
9.2
462
9.5
17
9.1
454
9.2
16
9.2
471
9.1
16
9.3
462
Monitoring
9.3
14
9.0
445
9.0
16
9.0
460
9.2
14
9.2
467
9.3
15
9.2
465
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
265
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
8.0
166
Administration
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Functionality
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Analysis
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avast Endpoint Protection and Sophos Firewall are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Avast Endpoint Protection is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms and Antivirus
Sophos Firewall has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avast Endpoint Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sophos Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Computer Software
11.2%
Internet
8.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
60.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Computer & Network Security
8.8%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Higher Education
3.5%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
64.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a better way to manage subscriptions on Avast?
1 Comment
ST
It definitely is great hassle! Not to mention that the license is connected more to the user who invoke the new license and not simply to the whole...Read more
Avast Endpoint Protection has no more discussions with answers
Is Sophos XG free?
3 Comments
MP
They do have a home edition that is free for non commerical use. Excellent for learning and to get a fully featured firewall for home.Read more
Is Sophos firewall good?
3 Comments
AM
Yes Sophos is one of the best firewall I the market.
I will recommend my friends & family.
It's the most trust worthy cybersecurity product in the market Read more
What is Sophos Firewall used for?
3 Comments
SP
Sophos firewall is used to have the control over the users in the organizations to restrict certain contents or protect from certain malicious activities....Read more
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