# Heimdal, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Sophos Endpoint Comparison | | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 67 | 310 | 824 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (62.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Heimdal Pros: - Easy Setup (2 reviews) - File Transfer (2 reviews) Cons: - Complex Interface (2 reviews) - Not User-Friendly (2 reviews) ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Threat Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (8 reviews) - Complexity (8 reviews) ### Sophos Endpoint Pros: - Ease of Use (191 reviews) - Protection (180 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (73 reviews) - High Resource Usage (52 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (56 reviews) | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 9.4 (637 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (56 reviews) | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 9.3 (646 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 9.3 (605 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (156 reviews) | 9.3 (555 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (55 reviews) | 8.5 (239 reviews) | 9.0 (624 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 9.3 (548 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (48 reviews) | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 9.4 (620 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Heimdal #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Sophos Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Unified Threat Management (UTM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Security - Unified Threat Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Antivirus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Whitelists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Antispam Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Scope | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Inclusiveness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-OS Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Wiping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Usage Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Separation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Privileged Access Management (PAM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | 9.5/10 | 10 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Policy, User, and Role Management** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Approval Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bulk Changes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self-Service Access Requests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single Sign-On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **BYOD support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Password Vault** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-based security** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live session recording & playback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hide passwords** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Temporary, time-limited privilege** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Audit Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Logging** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomaly Detection** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Audit log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.2/10 | 401 | #### Administration | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (364 reviews) | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (369 reviews) | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (363 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (352 reviews) | | **Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 9.3 (361 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 9.3 (361 reviews) | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (353 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 9.4 (361 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 9.5 (366 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (358 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (355 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (353 reviews) | ### Network Detection and Response (NDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Analysis | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metadata Enrichment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Response | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Response Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Detection | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR) | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.1/10 | 273 | #### Detection & Response | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (251 reviews) | | **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (256 reviews) | | **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (255 reviews) | | **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (257 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (246 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (243 reviews) | | **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (245 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (256 reviews) | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (248 reviews) | | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (246 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (135 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (136 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (136 reviews) | #### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (137 reviews) | ### Attack Surface Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Asset Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shadow IT Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Risk Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reconnaissance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Monitoring | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Investigate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Misconfigurations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Remediation | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Managed Detection and Response (MDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | 10.0/10 | 14 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Features | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **24/7 support** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rapid response time** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Automation Capabilities | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 7.7/10 | 239 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 7.7 (232 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 7.7 (233 reviews) | ### Email Anti-spam | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mobile Application Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.5/10 | 130 | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (125 reviews) | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Encryption | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Messaging Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Transfer Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Encryption** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Full-Disk Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Backup** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recovery** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Remote Desktop | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Heimdal** | 9.1/10 | 10 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Usage Information** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Diagnostics** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Unattended Access** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Applications Management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Device Control** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms) **Unique to Heimdal (13):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Email Anti-spam Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-anti-spam), [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/privileged-access-management-pam), [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software), [Mobile Application Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-application-management), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-threat-detection-and-response-itdr), [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr), [Unified Threat Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-threat-management-utm), [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms), [Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-endpoint-management-uem) **Unique to Sophos Endpoint (1):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Heimdal | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.3% | 27.1% | 17.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 60.6% | 34.4% | 62.9% | | **Enterprise** | 12.1% | 38.5% | 19.3% | ### By Industry #### Heimdal - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.1% - **Construction:** 9.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.3% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.7% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.7% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.1% - **Telecommunications:** 3.1% - **Government Administration:** 3.1% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1% - **Higher Education:** 3.1% - **Other:** 45.3% #### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Telecommunications:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.7% - **Education Management:** 1.7% - **Consumer Services:** 1.7% - **Other:** 36.6% #### Sophos Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.1% - **Manufacturing:** 6.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1% - **Construction:** 4.0% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Computer Software:** 3.6% - **Automotive:** 2.9% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5% - **Retail:** 2.5% - **Other:** 49.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Heimdal - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews) - [Sophos MDR](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (504 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1097 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [Datto RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (759 reviews) ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/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) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) ### Alternatives to Sophos Endpoint - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/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) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 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) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Heimdal No discussions available for this product. ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan " - Title: [What is Endpoint Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-endpoint-defender) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)..." - Title: [Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-feature-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and..." - Title: [when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning..." ### 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. " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/heimdal-vs-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-sophos-endpoint)