# Cisco XDR vs Sophos Endpoint Comparison

| | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 3 | 831 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (66.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cisco XDR

Pros:
- Alert Notifications (1 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Interface (1 reviews)
- Defender Dependence (1 reviews)

### Sophos Endpoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (191 reviews)
- Protection (180 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (73 reviews)
- High Resource Usage (52 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 9.4 (642 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 9.3 (651 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (610 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.3 (559 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (629 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.3 (552 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 9.4 (624 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco XDR

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sophos Endpoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.3/10 | 409 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (368 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 9.2 (375 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | 9.3 (369 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (357 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | 9.3 (368 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (367 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 9.2 (357 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.4 (366 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.5 (373 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (365 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 9.2 (361 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.2 (358 reviews) | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.1/10 | 279 |

#### Detection & Response

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (253 reviews) | 
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | 9.4 (259 reviews) | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | 9.3 (258 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (261 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (249 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (245 reviews) | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.3 (258 reviews) | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (250 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (248 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.5 (137 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (138 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.6 (138 reviews) | 

#### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.4 (139 reviews) | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 7.7/10 | 243 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (234 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (235 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.5/10 | 134 |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (127 reviews) | 

### Incident Response

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Response

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resolution Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution Guidance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Records

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Case Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco XDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr)

**Unique to Cisco XDR (1):** [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response)

**Unique to Sophos Endpoint (3):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco XDR | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 0% | 17.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 63.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 66.7% | 19.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco XDR

- **Manufacturing:** 33.3%
- **Insurance:** 33.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 33.3%

#### Sophos Endpoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Construction:** 4.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.5%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 50.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cisco XDR

- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (886 reviews)
- [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (557 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1407 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1086 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (970 reviews)
- [Iru](https://www.g2.com/products/iru/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (816 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-phisher-phisher-plus/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (567 reviews)
- [Sumo Logic](https://www.g2.com/products/sumo-logic/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (402 reviews)

### Alternatives to Sophos Endpoint

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (970 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1086 reviews)
- [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (311 reviews)
- [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco XDR

No discussions available for this product.

### Sophos Endpoint

- Title: [Is Sophos Endpoint an antivirus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sophos-endpoint-an-antivirus) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes."
- Title: [What is Sophos Intercept X: Next-Gen Endpoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sophos-intercept-x-next-gen-endpoint-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sophos Intercept X (Next‑Gen Endpoint) is an advanced endpoint protection solution designed to shield devices (like PCs and servers) from a wide range of..."
- Title: [Is Sophos intercept x any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sophos-intercept-x-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is good. Low footprint and updates are small so faster updating of definition files. "

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