# Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, ThreatDown vs Sophos Endpoint Comparison | | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 310 | 1,084 | 824 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (62.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Threat Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (8 reviews) - Complexity (8 reviews) ### ThreatDown Pros: - Ease of Use (98 reviews) - Features (67 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (23 reviews) - Lack of Clarity (22 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 | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (249 reviews) | 9.2 (970 reviews) | 9.4 (637 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 9.3 (976 reviews) | 9.3 (646 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 9.2 (738 reviews) | 9.3 (605 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (156 reviews) | 9.1 (705 reviews) | 9.3 (555 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (239 reviews) | 8.8 (867 reviews) | 9.0 (624 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 9.2 (684 reviews) | 9.3 (548 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (248 reviews) | 8.9 (959 reviews) | 9.4 (620 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### ThreatDown #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Core Next-Gen AV Price: Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year Description: AI-powered protection that stops threats before they get in. Key Features: - Incident Response - Central management console - Next-Gen AV [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Sophos Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 | | **ThreatDown** | 8.9/10 | 294 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.2/10 | 401 | #### Administration | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (233 reviews) | 9.3 (364 reviews) | | **Web Control** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (239 reviews) | 9.2 (369 reviews) | | **Application Control** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 9.3 (363 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 8.8 (352 reviews) | | **Device Control** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (224 reviews) | 9.3 (361 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (214 reviews) | 9.3 (361 reviews) | | **Firewall** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (216 reviews) | 9.2 (353 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (248 reviews) | 9.4 (361 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 9.6 (263 reviews) | 9.5 (366 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 9.2 (358 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (240 reviews) | 9.2 (355 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 9.2 (353 reviews) | ### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.1/10 | 273 | #### Detection & Response | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (251 reviews) | | **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (256 reviews) | | **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (255 reviews) | | **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (257 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (246 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (243 reviews) | | **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (245 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (256 reviews) | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (248 reviews) | | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (246 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (135 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (136 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (136 reviews) | #### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (137 reviews) | ### Managed Detection and Response (MDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 8.7/10 | 131 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Features | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **24/7 support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | 9.2 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Automation Capabilities | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Agents** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | | **ThreatDown** | 6.9/10 | 170 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 7.7/10 | 239 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 6.8 (170 reviews) | 7.7 (232 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 6.9 (156 reviews) | 7.7 (233 reviews) | ### Endpoint Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 7.4/10 | 115 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 9.7/10 | 13 | | **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.5/10 | 130 | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 9.5 (125 reviews) | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 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 | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 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 | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A | | **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 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 | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 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 | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | 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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms) **Unique to ThreatDown (2):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management) **Unique to Sophos Endpoint (1):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | ThreatDown | Sophos Endpoint | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.1% | 47.2% | 17.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 34.4% | 41.0% | 62.9% | | **Enterprise** | 38.5% | 11.8% | 19.3% | ### By Industry #### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Telecommunications:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.7% - **Education Management:** 1.7% - **Consumer Services:** 1.7% - **Other:** 36.6% #### ThreatDown - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0% - **Construction:** 4.5% - **Computer Software:** 4.4% - **Education Management:** 4.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.3% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1% - **Financial Services:** 2.8% - **Other:** 50.9% #### Sophos Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.1% - **Manufacturing:** 6.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1% - **Construction:** 4.0% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Computer Software:** 3.6% - **Automotive:** 2.9% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5% - **Retail:** 2.5% - **Other:** 49.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews) ### Alternatives to ThreatDown - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 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) - [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews) - [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews) - [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (102 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 (420 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews) - [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan " - Title: [What is Endpoint Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-endpoint-defender) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)..." - Title: [Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-feature-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and..." - Title: [when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning..." ### ThreatDown - Title: [Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14696-is-malwarebytes-enough-for-your-computer-to-be-100-secure) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Malwarebytes is not a virus scanner, a PC cleaner, nor is it a defragger. So it can not by itself keep your computer 100% secure, however Maywarebytes is one..." - Title: [Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-malwarebytes-edr-in-a-midsize-company-needs-extra-investment-for-web-filter) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "No, MB catches sites that have malware on it and will block the site. " - Title: [What is malwarebytes tray application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10146-what-is-malwarebytes-tray-application) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You should see the Malwarebytes icon by the date/time in the upper right corner of your MacBook device. You can right click to see options. You can also go..." - Title: [What additional products can Small Businesses benefit from with Malwarebytes as a Company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14733-what-additional-products-can-small-businesses-benefit-from-with-malwarebytes-as-a-company) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I would advise you to visit below link, you will notice Currently Endpoint Protection comes with Cloud Support. https://support.malwarebytes.com/ For any..." - Title: [Best way to migrate the on-prem console to the cloud based environment ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13322-best-way-to-migrate-the-on-prem-console-to-the-cloud-based-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If you use the Discovery and Deployment tool there is a Migrate to Cloud option. Hope this helps and isn't too late." ### 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/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-vs-threatdown-vs-sophos-endpoint)