ESET vs. Sophos

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Why customers choose ESET vs. Sophos

Superior protection

Better protection rates in tests

99.6%

ESET

98%

Sophos

Stay ahead of threats

ESET is prevention first and uses proactive defense. We stop threats before they can cause any damage and harm your business.

Better Protection Rate according to AV-Comparative test. Source

Better support

Higher support rating according to users

9.5

ESET

8.1

Sophos

Peace of mind with best customer service

ESET delivers high-touch, localized customer support across time zones, channels, and languages exceeding expectations.

Comparison of User Support Ratings on TrustRadius. Source

Higher efficiency

Minimal false alarms verified in tests

1

ESET

5

Sophos

Boosting your productivity

ESET has far fewer false positives and minimal impact on system performance to keep your business up to speed.

Minimal False Alarms in AV-Comparatives tests. Source

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ESET PROTECT Entry vs. Sophos Intercept X Advanced

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies.

Next-generation antivirus
Firewall (in-house developed)
Live reputation check
Anti-phishing
Web access protection
Secure browser
On-demand device isolation

Detection

Additional protection thanks to many rapid and accurate detection capabilities. Lower false positives.

Ransomware shield
Exploit blocker
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud, on-prem, and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry-level tier.

Simplified offering based on customer maturity with better protection and default features
Localized interface and support for 39 languages
Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
Robust setting options and rules

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies.

Next-generation antivirus
Firewall (in-house developed)
Live reputation check
Anti-phishing
Web access protection
Secure browser
On-demand device isolation

Detection

Additional protection thanks to many rapid and accurate detection capabilities. Lower false positives.

Ransomware shield
Exploit blocker
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud, on-prem, and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry-level tier.

Simplified offering based on customer maturity with better protection and default features
Localized interface and support for 39 languages
Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
Robust setting options and rules

Sophos

Prevention

Less efficient defense with lower protection rates, as proven by results in public tests leaving open gaps for cybercriminals.

Next-generation antivirus
Native OS firewall control
Live reputation check
Anti-phishing
Web access protection
Secure browser
On-demand device isolation

Detection

Limited protection. Higher false positives.

Anti-Ransomware (via CryptoGuard)
Anti-exploitation
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud-only deployment makes it unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

Features available only in combination with other Sophos products (unconsolidated offering)
Localized interface to less languages
Mobile Device Management available only as an add-on feature
Limited setting options

Prevention

Less efficient defense with lower protection rates, as proven by results in public tests leaving open gaps for cybercriminals.

Next-generation antivirus
Native OS firewall control
Live reputation check
Anti-phishing
Web access protection
Secure browser
On-demand device isolation

Detection

Limited protection. Higher false positives.

Anti-Ransomware (via CryptoGuard)
Anti-exploitation
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud-only deployment makes it unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

Features available only in combination with other Sophos products (unconsolidated offering)
Localized interface to less languages

Mobile Device Management available only as an add-on feature
Limited setting options

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Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

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"ESET PROTECT is very good and easy to use."

IT Director, Industry: Finance (non-banking), Company Size: <50M USD
Gartner Peer Insights Review

ESET Services

MSP & Partnerships

ESET vs. Sophos

Don't compromise on security. Protect your organization from cyber threats effectively.

Why customers choose ESET vs. Sophos

Superior protection

Better protection rates in tests

99.6%

98%

Stay ahead of threats

Better support

Higher support rating according to users

9.5

8.1

Peace of mind with best customer service

Higher efficiency

Minimal false alarms verified in tests

1

5

Boosting your productivity

Compare ESET vs. Sophos

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Sophos

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

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Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

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