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Compare Microsoft Defender XDR and Sophos Endpoint 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
Microsoft Defender XDR
Star Rating
(287)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Learn more about Microsoft Defender XDRSophos Endpoint
Star Rating
(816)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Sophos EndpointSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Sophos Endpoint excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Microsoft Defender XDR. Users appreciate its centralized management capabilities, which streamline threat protection and compliance monitoring.
- Users say that Sophos Endpoint's implementation process is notably smooth, with many highlighting the ease of deployment and the intuitive setup wizard. In contrast, Microsoft Defender XDR has received mixed feedback regarding its setup, with some users finding it less straightforward.
- Reviewers mention that Sophos Endpoint offers robust integration with firewalls and other security measures, enhancing its detection rates and overall performance. Meanwhile, Microsoft Defender XDR is praised for its unified visibility and investigative response features, but some users feel it lacks the same level of integration.
- According to verified reviews, Sophos Endpoint shines in its quality of support, with users noting responsive assistance and comprehensive documentation. Microsoft Defender XDR, while also receiving positive remarks for support, has a slightly lower satisfaction rating in this area.
- Users highlight that Sophos Endpoint's threat hunting and real-time detection capabilities are top-notch, making it a preferred choice for many organizations. On the other hand, Microsoft Defender XDR is recognized for its automated data collection and analysis, but some users feel it could improve in proactive threat detection.
- Reviewers appreciate the extensive documentation and resources available for Sophos Endpoint, which facilitate user onboarding and policy preparation. In contrast, while Microsoft Defender XDR is noted for its integration with threat intelligence, some users find it less comprehensive in terms of user guidance and documentation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Defender XDR
Free Trial
Free Trial
- Encrypted Storage - Provides some level of encryption of files and data in transit and sensitive information while it lives online.
- Anomaly Detection - Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.
- Data loss Prevention - Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest..
Sophos Endpoint
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Defender XDR
Free Trial is available
Sophos Endpoint
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
247
9.4
635
Ease of Use
8.8
251
9.3
642
Ease of Setup
8.5
128
9.3
602
Ease of Admin
8.7
124
9.3
554
Quality of Support
8.8
246
9.0
622
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
123
9.3
548
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
236
9.4
618
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
366
Not enough data
9.2
371
Not enough data
9.3
364
Not enough data
8.9
355
Not enough data
9.3
363
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
363
Not enough data
9.2
356
Not enough data
9.4
363
Not enough data
9.5
366
Analysis
Not enough data
9.2
359
Not enough data
9.2
357
Not enough data
9.2
355
Detection & Response
8.8
169
9.2
253
9.0
173
9.4
258
8.8
168
9.3
257
9.1
171
9.6
259
Management
8.7
165
9.2
249
8.5
162
8.8
246
8.7
164
9.2
248
Analytics
8.9
170
9.3
258
8.6
166
8.9
251
8.8
168
9.1
249
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Not enough data
8.5
138
Not enough data
8.6
139
Not enough data
8.6
139
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Not enough data
9.4
140
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
235
Not enough data
7.7
236
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
9.5
126
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Defender XDR and Sophos Endpoint are categorized as Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Defender XDR has no unique categories
Sophos Endpoint is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Antivirus
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Defender XDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sophos Endpoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
28.9%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
9.3%
Financial Services
3.7%
Banking
3.0%
Other
45.6%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Computer & Network Security
6.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Construction
4.0%
Other
64.6%
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Discussions
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1 Comment
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1 Comment
OK
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1 Comment
AY
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