Link copied to clipboard # Heimdal vs Sophos MDR Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/heimdal/sophos-mdr/export.csv) HeimdalSophos MDR[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Heimdal** [ 4.4/5(81) ](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews#reviews) **Sophos MDR** [ 4.7/5(514) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Heimdal** Free Trial No pricing available **Sophos MDR** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Heimdal** 1 month Based on 17 responses **Sophos MDR** 1 month Based on 47 responses Return on Investment **Heimdal** 19 months Based on 14 responses **Sophos MDR** 11 months8 months sooner Based on 46 responses Perceived Cost **Heimdal** $$$$$ **Sophos MDR** $$$$$ Average Discount **Heimdal** 21%4% more **Sophos MDR** 17% Pros & Cons **Heimdal** [ Easy Setup (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2511586&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ File Transfer (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2511532&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Interface (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2420035&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Not User-Friendly (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2419964&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Sophos MDR** [ Threat Detection (22) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1667414&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Continuous Monitoring (21) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1667839&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Expensive (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1668556&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Communication Issues (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1667781&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Heimdal** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Acrobat ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9fe68a4b30c295f2cb99e52be20e0e26/autotask.png "Product Avatar Image") Autotask ](https://www.g2.com/products/autotask/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8fce4cdac434b53f25936f9cbf18d3d1/cisco-meraki.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Meraki ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ef1e344df8caaf1ec0f791abb5611714/connectwise-rmm.png "Product Avatar Image") ConnectWise RMM ](https://www.g2.com/products/connectwise-rmm/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/integrations) **Sophos MDR** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e53c653801b737650057c3a3d6d19473/cisco-duo.png "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Duo ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae5d46296d0f8afa0fd352fc44bf419d/microsoft365.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft 365 ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_948e08d1a8ccaa8b82d0d646fff799a0/rapid7-next-gen-siem.jpg "Product Avatar Image") InsightIDR ](https://www.g2.com/products/rapid7-next-gen-siem/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dae0031c2ae3821616be108bd707a35f/sophos-endpoint.png "Product Avatar Image") Sophos Endpoint ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/integrations) Screenshots **Heimdal** ![Heimdal screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1211037/Unified-Threat-Platform.png) **Sophos MDR** ![Sophos MDR screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/192764/MTR-Weekly-Detailed-Report-Sample.PNG) Ratings Meets Requirements **Heimdal** 8.8 8.868 **Sophos MDR** 9.4 9.4450 Ease of Use **Heimdal** 8.5 8.568 **Sophos MDR** 9.3 9.3453 Ease of Setup **Heimdal** 8.3 8.357 **Sophos MDR** 9.3 9.3440 Ease of Admin **Heimdal** 8.1 8.136 **Sophos MDR** 9.3 9.3403 Quality of Support **Heimdal** 9.5 9.567 **Sophos MDR** 9.3 9.3446 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Heimdal** 9.4 9.435 **Sophos MDR** 9.5 9.5411 Product Direction (% positive) **Heimdal** 7.7 7.757 **Sophos MDR** 9.7 9.7444 Features Managed Detection and Response (MDR)[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) 10.0 21 9.2 403 Platform Features 24/7 support 9.9(won by 0.4) 17 9.5 382 Rapid response time 10.0(won by 0.5) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.5 379 Proactive report alerts Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 377 Application control Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 373 Proactive threat hunting Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 376 Customizeable reports Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 363 Managed Services Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 99 Automation Capabilities Automated remediation Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 372 Automated investigation Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 370 AI Agents Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 89 Privileged Access Management (PAM)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.5 12 Not enough data Administration Policy, User, and Role Management 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Bulk Changes 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Centralized Management 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data Approval Workflows Not enough data Not enough data Automated Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Requests Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data User Session Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Centralized management 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data Role-based security 9.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Temporary, time-limited privilege 9.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign-On Not enough data Not enough data BYOD support Not enough data Not enough data Password Vault Feature Not Available Not enough data Live notifications Not enough data Not enough data Live session recording & playback Not enough data Not enough data Hide passwords Feature Not Available Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Audit Logging 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Activity Logging 9.3(won by default) 9 Not enough data Anomaly Detection 10.0(won by default) 6 Not enough data Reporting Reporting 9.5(won by default) 7 Not enough data Audit log Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Application Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data User Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Device Auto Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Remote Desktop[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.2 11 Not enough data Administration Usage Information 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Diagnostics 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Unattended Access 9.0(won by default) 8 Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Session Recording Not enough data Not enough data Session Transfer Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Platform Applications Management 9.4(won by default) 8 Not enough data Remote Access/Control 9.2(won by default) 10 Not enough data Cross-Platform Access Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Device Access Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Monitor Access Not enough data Not enough data Security Remote Wipe Not enough data Not enough data Device Management Not enough data Not enough data Device Enrollment Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Print Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Whiteboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Remote Printing Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Desktop Virtualization Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Uptime Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Live Chat Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Chat Not enough data Not enough data Diagnostics Tools Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Troubleshooting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Show 19 feature categories with incomplete data Email Security[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Phishing Protection Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Domain Check Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data SURLB/URIBL Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Scheduled/Automated Reports Not enough data Not enough data For MSPs Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data Spam Blocker Not enough data Not enough data Spam Quarantine Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Leak Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Spam Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Threat Protection Not enough data Not enough data Email Attachment Protection Not enough data Not enough data Email Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Identity Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Account Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data DNS Leak Protection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Patch Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Wide Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Patch Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Patch Testing Not enough data Not enough data Support Ticket Management Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Scans Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Usage Tracking/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Certificate Assessment Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Automated Containment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Runtime Container Security Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Issue Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Asset Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Protection Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data SQL Injections Not enough data Not enough data Unified Threat Management (UTM)[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Security - Unified Threat Management Antivirus Not enough data Not enough data Whitelists Not enough data Not enough data Antispam Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Content Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Web Filtering Not enough data Not enough data Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Administration Reports & Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Scope Endpoint Inclusiveness Not enough data Not enough data Multi-OS Support Not enough data Not enough data Security Reporting and Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Remote Wiping Not enough data Not enough data Management Device Enrollment Not enough data Not enough data Device Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Device Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Usage Information Not enough data Not enough data Data Separation Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Mobile Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access & Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Deployment Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Support Ticket Management Not enough data Not enough data BYOD Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Device Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data App Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Administration Compliance 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 Device Control Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Web Threat Management Not enough data Not enough data Device Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality System Isolation Not enough data Not enough data Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Analysis Automated Remediation Not enough data Not enough data Incident Reports Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Financial Data Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data IOC Verification Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Tokenization Not enough data Not enough data Web Traffic Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Detection and Response (NDR)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Analysis Incident Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Network Visibility Not enough data Not enough data Metadata Enrichment Not enough data Not enough data Metadata Management Not enough data Not enough data Response Incident Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Response Orchestration Not enough data Not enough data Response Automation Not enough data Not enough data Detection Multi-Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly Detection Not enough data Not enough data Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR) Managed Services Not enough data Not enough data Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms[Hide 46 FeaturesShow 46 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Detection & Response Response Automation Not enough data Not enough data Threat Hunting Not enough data Not enough data Rule-Based Detection Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Detection Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Management Extensibility Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Unified Visibility Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Data Collection Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Managed Services Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Ransomware Protection Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Analysis Tools Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Attack Surface Management[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Asset Management Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Shadow IT Detection Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Gap Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Risk-Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Reconnaissance Not enough data Not enough data At-Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Financial Data Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)[Hide 33 FeaturesShow 33 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Investigate Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Misconfigurations Not enough data Not enough data Integrate Not enough data Not enough data Visability Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Remediation Not enough data Not enough data Audit Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Analysis Tools Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Classification Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Incident Response Checklists Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Real-time Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk-Based Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Deception Management Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Identity Verification Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Antivirus[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Feature Not Available Not enough data AI Text Summarization Feature Not Available Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Protection Not enough data Not enough data Spam Blocker Not enough data Not enough data 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[![Heimdal](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b8e897dbb930346edf36bf5df533df1/heimdal.svg "Heimdal")](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews) Heimdal Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 30.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 57.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 12.5% [![Sophos MDR](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-mdr.svg "Sophos MDR")](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews) Sophos MDR Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 16.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 63.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 20.9% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 30.0% 16.1% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 57.5% 63.0% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 12.5% 20.9% Reviewers' Industry [![Heimdal](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b8e897dbb930346edf36bf5df533df1/heimdal.svg "Heimdal")](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews) Heimdal Computer & Network Security 14.5% Construction 7.9% Government Administration 5.3% Hospital & Health Care 5.3% 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Sophos MDR stands out for its higher G2 rating, stronger reviewer-cited strengths in threat detection and continuous monitoring, and higher Ease of Setup and Quality of Support scores compared to Heimdal. | [Sophos MDR](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews) | [Heimdal](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.7/5 (506 reviews) | 4.4/5 (78 reviews) | | Mid-Market | Mid-Market | | 9.3 | 8.3 | | 9.3 | 9.5 | | Threat Detection (22 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Sophos MDR and Heimdal compare? Heimdal is rated as the stronger value on price/cost satisfaction, with reviewers expressing higher satisfaction with its pricing compared to Sophos MDR. - **Sophos MDR:** In recent reviews, many cite Sophos MDR as expensive, with 8 all-time mentions of high cost and requests for more flexible plans for small companies. - **Heimdal:** Reviewers consistently highlight Heimdal's attractive pricing and value, with several noting it as a key reason for switching and continued use. - **Switching Reason:** Recent reviews mention switching to Heimdal for better pricing and bundled features, especially for organizations seeking consolidated security at a lower cost. ### What are the best alternatives to Sophos MDR and Heimdal? The top 3 alternatives to Sophos MDR and Heimdal are Huntress Managed EDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform, and Arctic Wolf. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sophos MDR](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews) | 4.7/5 (506 reviews) | Mid-Market | Expensive, requests for more flexible plans | Threat Detection (22 all-time mentions) | | [Heimdal](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews) | 4.4/5 (78 reviews) | Mid-Market | Attractive pricing, strong value | Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) | | [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) | 4.8/5 (890 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Strong managed EDR capabilities | | [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (441 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Endpoint protection and threat intelligence | | [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) | 4.7/5 (280 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Managed detection and response | ### Which Managed Detection and Response (MDR) features should I prioritize when comparing Sophos MDR and Heimdal? Buyers comparing Sophos MDR and Heimdal should prioritize threat detection, continuous monitoring, ease of use, reporting, and integration capabilities. - **Threat Detection:** Sophos MDR (22 all-time mentions), Heimdal (3 all-time mentions) - **Continuous Monitoring:** Sophos MDR (21 all-time mentions), Heimdal (—) - **Ease of Use:** Sophos MDR (21 all-time mentions, 9.3 score), Heimdal (6 all-time mentions, 8.6 score) - **Reporting:** Sophos MDR (multiple reviewer mentions of detailed and technical reports), Heimdal (reviewers note reporting is present but less robust and sometimes hard to use) - **Integration Capabilities:** Sophos MDR (6 all-time mentions), Heimdal (reviewers cite integration with standard security workflows but request deeper integrations) ### What are the pros and cons of Sophos MDR vs Heimdal? Sophos MDR's headline strength is advanced threat detection and 24/7 monitoring, while Heimdal's is ease of use and strong value for price. - **Sophos MDR strengths:** Threat Detection (22 all-time mentions), Continuous Monitoring (21), Ease of Use (21), Peace of Mind (13), Response Time (13), Reliability (12), 24/7 Availability (11), Investigation (11), Visibility (10), Customer Support (9), Immediate Response (8), Staff Expertise (8), Endpoint Security (7), Cloud Integration (6), Dashboard Usability (6), Implementation Ease (6) - **Sophos MDR trade-offs:** Expensive (8 all-time mentions), Communication Issues (7), Limited Customization (7), Integration Issues (6) - **Heimdal strengths:** Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions), Customer Support (5), Product Quality (3), Reliability (3), Security (3), Simplicity (3), Patch Management (2), Features (2) - **Heimdal trade-offs:** Access Issues (2), Complex Interface (2), Limited Customization (2), Not User-Friendly (2), Poor Customer Support (2), Poor Interface Design (2) ### Is Sophos MDR or Heimdal better for small businesses? Sophos MDR is better suited for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ability to provide 24/7 security coverage and reduce internal IT workload. - **Sophos MDR:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews from small businesses emphasize the value of expert monitoring without needing an in-house security team, and the peace of mind it brings to small IT departments. - **Heimdal:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers noting ease of use and attractive pricing, but less emphasis on small-business-specific benefits in recent reviews. ### Which Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform has better integrations? Reviewers cite parity between Sophos MDR and Heimdal for integrations, with both products supporting integrations but requesting deeper or more extensive options. - **Sophos MDR:** Recent reviews mention integration with O365 and other security tools, with 6 all-time mentions of integration capabilities. - **Heimdal:** Reviewers note integration with standard security workflows and internal software, but request deeper integrations and improved documentation. ### How do Sophos MDR and Heimdal compare on customer support? Heimdal has a slightly higher Quality of Support score (9.5 vs 9.3), but both products are praised for responsive and helpful support, indicating near-parity in reviewer satisfaction. - **Sophos MDR:** Reviewers highlight knowledgeable support teams, proactive communication, and effective onboarding, with 9 all-time mentions of customer support. - **Heimdal:** Reviewers consistently praise fast, friendly, and professional support, with 5 all-time mentions of customer support and multiple recent reviews citing quick issue resolution. ### Which is easier to implement, Sophos MDR or Heimdal? Sophos MDR scores higher on Ease of Setup (9.3 vs 8.3), with reviewers describing smoother onboarding and easier implementation compared to Heimdal. - **Sophos MDR:** Reviewers frequently mention straightforward onboarding, helpful support during setup, and easy deployment, with 6 all-time mentions of implementation ease. - **Heimdal:** Reviewers note that initial setup is generally easy, but some cite a steeper learning curve and complexity in configuring advanced features. ### Which product has better Reporting? Sophos MDR is favored for Reporting, with more frequent and detailed reviewer mentions of reporting capabilities compared to Heimdal. - **Sophos MDR:** Reviewers cite comprehensive reporting, detailed incident reports, and centralized dashboards, with multiple mentions of both the depth and technical nature of reports. - **Heimdal:** Reviewers note that reporting is present but sometimes lacks high-level summaries and can be less intuitive, with requests for improved dashboard customization and easier access to key metrics. 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