# ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Symantec End-user Endpoint Security vs Sophos Endpoint Comparison | | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,103 | 553 | 826 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ManageEngine Endpoint Central Pros: - Ease of Use (472 reviews) - Patch Management (407 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (154 reviews) - Feature Issues (119 reviews) ### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Pros: - Threat Detection (4 reviews) - Customer Support (3 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (3 reviews) - High CPU Usage (2 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (930 reviews) | 9.1 (482 reviews) | 9.4 (637 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (970 reviews) | 8.9 (488 reviews) | 9.3 (646 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (886 reviews) | 8.4 (162 reviews) | 9.3 (605 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (852 reviews) | 8.3 (155 reviews) | 9.3 (555 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (872 reviews) | 8.7 (469 reviews) | 9.0 (624 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (816 reviews) | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 9.3 (548 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (913 reviews) | 9.0 (480 reviews) | 9.4 (620 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ManageEngine Endpoint Central #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Edition Price: Free Description: Free upto 25 endpoints Key Features: - Onboarding and Enrollment - Device Provisioning - Two Factor Authentication [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security #### 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 Endpoint Management (UEM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 8.1/10 | 361 | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Scope | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Inclusiveness** | 8.6 (285 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-OS Support** | 8.6 (299 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting and Alerts** | 8.7 (309 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Protection** | 8.2 (291 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Wiping** | 8.0 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Enrollment** | 8.5 (283 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Configuration** | 8.6 (293 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Compliance** | 8.7 (287 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Usage Information** | 8.7 (279 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Separation** | 8.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | 7.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 7.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | 7.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 9.0/10 | 170 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.2/10 | 403 | #### Administration | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (155 reviews) | 9.3 (365 reviews) | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 9.2 (370 reviews) | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (156 reviews) | 9.3 (364 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (154 reviews) | 8.8 (353 reviews) | | **Device Control** | Not enough data | 9.2 (157 reviews) | 9.3 (363 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (157 reviews) | 9.3 (362 reviews) | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | 9.1 (161 reviews) | 9.2 (354 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.0 (160 reviews) | 9.4 (362 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (163 reviews) | 9.5 (368 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (155 reviews) | 9.2 (360 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 9.2 (356 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (157 reviews) | 9.2 (354 reviews) | ### ServiceNow Store Apps | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 8.7/10 | 33 | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### ServiceNow Apps | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **ServiceNow Integration** | 8.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Value** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 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 | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.1/10 | 275 | #### Detection & Response | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (252 reviews) | | **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (257 reviews) | | **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (256 reviews) | | **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (258 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (247 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (244 reviews) | | **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (246 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (257 reviews) | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (249 reviews) | | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (247 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (136 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (137 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (137 reviews) | #### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (138 reviews) | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 6.0/10 | 8 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 7.7/10 | 241 | #### Generative AI | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (233 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (234 reviews) | ### Endpoint Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 7.2/10 | 314 | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (309 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.5/10 | 132 | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (126 reviews) | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 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 | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 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 | ### Enterprise IT Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 7.8/10 | 409 | | **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Analysis | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Threat Detection** | 7.5 (325 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Unified Communications Platform** | 7.7 (312 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Access** | 8.8 (381 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ITIL Policy Compliance** | 8.2 (325 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Tracking** | 8.7 (371 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IT Knowledge Management** | 8.1 (333 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Protection** | 8.2 (334 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patch Management** | 9.0 (395 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Disaster Recovery** | 7.2 (300 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Service Management** | 8.2 (336 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | 7.8 (309 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management | Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 7.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) **Unique to ManageEngine Endpoint Central (5):** [Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-endpoint-management-uem), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [Enterprise IT Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-it-management), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps) **Unique to Sophos Endpoint (2):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 10.5% | 26.4% | 17.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 65.6% | 30.5% | 63.2% | | **Enterprise** | 23.9% | 43.1% | 19.3% | ### By Industry #### ManageEngine Endpoint Central - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0% - **Financial Services:** 6.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.6% - **Banking:** 4.5% - **Manufacturing:** 4.4% - **Computer Software:** 3.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4% - **Government Administration:** 3.4% - **Construction:** 2.4% - **Insurance:** 2.0% - **Other:** 50.1% #### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.9% - **Events Services:** 7.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0% - **Financial Services:** 5.4% - **Computer Software:** 5.2% - **Telecommunications:** 3.9% - **Retail:** 3.3% - **Banking:** 2.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7% - **Other:** 40.8% #### Sophos Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0% - **Manufacturing:** 6.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.9% - **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 ManageEngine Endpoint Central - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4308 reviews) - [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1165 reviews) - [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3968 reviews) - [Datto RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (760 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Ivanti Endpoint Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-endpoint-manager/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (138 reviews) - [Hexnode UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/hexnode-uem/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (244 reviews) - [Kaseya VSA](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-vsa/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (326 reviews) - [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (556 reviews) - [Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (266 reviews) ### Alternatives to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (426 reviews) - [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (283 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 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 (426 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (283 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) - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### ManageEngine Endpoint Central - Title: [What is Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zoho-manageengine-desktop-central) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Manage Engine desktop central is the wonderful sistem for asset management, for patch management and for MDM . " - Title: [What is ManageEngine software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/manageengine-desktop-central-what-is-manageengine-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Manage Engine is a brand and managed by Zoho Corporation" - Title: [What is ManageEngine desktop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-manageengine-desktop) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "ManageEngine Destop is an excellent way to manage updates and security on your devices. The generosity of allowing up to 25 devices free is a wonderful..." - Title: [What is ManageEngine Desktop Central used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-manageengine-desktop-central-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Unified Endpoint Management" - Title: [What is the easiest way to apply the policies and assignments to a new system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-apply-the-policies-and-assignments-to-a-new-system) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hey Sabin, You can group a specific computers ( via the custom group feature) automatically based on a set of rules, and deploy policies to those..." ### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security - Title: [Is Symantec Endpoint Protection good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-symantec-endpoint-protection-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "not good, it is great solution" - Title: [How are the virus definitions done, how can it be so fast](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11893-how-are-the-virus-definitions-done-how-can-it-be-so-fast) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Rapid release update are released every hour" - Title: [What are the top competitive advantages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/competitive-advantages) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "• SEP’s record of consistently providing the best protection (based on 3rd-party tests). o Gartner MQ for EPP 2018 – highest in execution and furthest..." - Title: [What were the new features for Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.1?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-features-in-symantec-endpoint-protection-14-1) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "• Intensive Protection - Provides customers the ability to dial up and down the intensity of the protection engines to gain enhanced visibility into..." - Title: [What is Symantec Endpoint Protection Hardening - Application Isolation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sep-hardening-application-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Application Isolation is an add-on to SEP 14 and uses the same agent to provide comprehensive application defense: • Analyze and auto-classify risk levels..." ### 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/manageengine-endpoint-central-vs-symantec-end-user-endpoint-security-vs-sophos-endpoint)