# ManageEngine Endpoint Central, VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud vs Sophos Endpoint Comparison

| | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,097 | 58 | 824 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | Contact Us Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## 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)

### VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Alert Notifications (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)

### Sophos Endpoint

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (922 reviews) | 8.9 (53 reviews) | 9.4 (638 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (962 reviews) | 8.4 (54 reviews) | 9.3 (647 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (878 reviews) | 8.2 (47 reviews) | 9.3 (606 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (850 reviews) | 8.5 (48 reviews) | 9.3 (555 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (864 reviews) | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 9.0 (625 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (814 reviews) | 8.8 (46 reviews) | 9.3 (548 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (908 reviews) | 7.6 (54 reviews) | 9.4 (621 reviews) | 

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## 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

### VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Description: Suitable for businesses from 1 - 10,000+ users. Flexible billing options available.

Key Features:
- Next-gen antivirus
- DNS protection
- Embedded IDS

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/vipre-endpoint-security-cloud/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Sophos Endpoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 8.1/10 | 353 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Scope

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Inclusiveness** | 8.5 (282 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-OS Support** | 8.6 (296 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Alerts** | 8.7 (306 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | 8.2 (288 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Wiping** | 8.0 (259 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Enrollment** | 8.5 (282 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Configuration** | 8.6 (290 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Compliance** | 8.7 (284 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Information** | 8.7 (278 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.8 (30 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** | 7.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### DNS Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Protection

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Off-Network Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Guest Network Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BYOD Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **DNS Lookups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Traffic Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Whitelisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain Categorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Network Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.2/10 | 402 |

#### Administration

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (365 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (370 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (364 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (353 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (362 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (362 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (354 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (362 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (367 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (359 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (356 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (354 reviews) | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 8.7/10 | 33 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.1/10 | 274 |

#### Detection & Response

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (138 reviews) | 

### Attack Surface Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Asset Management

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | N/A | N/A |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 7.7/10 | 240 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (233 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (234 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ManageEngine Endpoint Central** | 7.2/10 | 314 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.5/10 | 131 |

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

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 | 408 |
| **VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Detection** | 7.5 (324 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | ManageEngine Endpoint Central | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Communications Platform** | 7.7 (311 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | 8.8 (380 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ITIL Policy Compliance** | 8.2 (325 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | 8.6 (370 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Protection** | 8.1 (333 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | 9.0 (394 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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | 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 VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud (4):** [DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions), [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr)

**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 | VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.5% | 46.4% | 17.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 65.5% | 44.6% | 63.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 24.0% | 8.9% | 19.3% | 

### By Industry

#### ManageEngine Endpoint Central

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.1%
- **Financial Services:** 6.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.6%
- **Banking:** 4.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Government Administration:** 3.4%
- **Construction:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 50.0%

#### VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 7.1%
- **Construction:** 5.4%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.4%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 41.1%

#### Sophos Endpoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.1%
- **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:** 49.8%

---
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- [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)

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## 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..."

### VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

- Title: [What is your product portfolio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/products-37b420fb-4800-43c4-b65e-704fed5b064c) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Endpoint Protection, Email Protection, Network Protection, User & Data Protection"

### Sophos Endpoint

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

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/manageengine-endpoint-central-vs-vipre-endpoint-security-cloud-vs-sophos-endpoint)