Head-to-head · Business Antivirus Software
Sophos Endpoint vs Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite
Sophos Endpoint leads on 0 checks, Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSophos Endpoint · 8.7/10
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Sophos Endpoint scores higher on our rubric for business antivirus software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Sophos Endpoint is the better fit for businesses wanting mature managed endpoint security. Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite is the better fit for enterprises protecting endpoints, servers, and gateways.
- Sophos Endpoint fits best
Businesses wanting mature managed endpoint security
- Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite fits best
Enterprises protecting endpoints, servers, and gateways
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Side by side
| Feature | Sophos Endpoint 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Business Antivirus Software | #7 in Business Antivirus Software |
| Best for | Businesses wanting mature managed endpoint security | Enterprises protecting endpoints, servers, and gateways |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 30-day trial | Pricing on request · 30-day trial |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Self-hosted, Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sophos Endpoint 1/5 · Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite 1/5 | ||
| Central management console | ✓ | ✓ |
| Behavior monitoring | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Ransomware protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Real-time protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Web protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Device limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Sophos Endpoint is a business endpoint protection and EDR product for desktops, laptops, servers, and other managed devices. It is positioned for small businesses, mid-market organizations, and enterprises that need centralized control… Read the review → |
Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite is a centrally managed security platform for organizations protecting corporate endpoints and infrastructure. Its coverage includes desktops, laptops, virtual machines, file and application servers, email… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sophos Endpoint — where it wins
- Combines AI prevention, exploit mitigation, and behavioral analysis
- Adds ransomware rollback, device control, and detection and response
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and integrations with Entra ID and Intune
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a personalized quote from sales
- Administration is transitioning from Sophos Central to Sophos Fusion
- Its endpoint focus may exceed the needs of very small deployments
Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite — where it wins
- Protects desktops, virtual machines, servers, email, gateways, and mobile devices
- Adds exploit prevention, device controls, and preventive threat protection
- Supports centralized policies, reporting, SIEM, and SQL database integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- There is no free plan
- The stated 30-day trial applies to the Control Center product
- Sophos Endpoint8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A managed endpoint security suite with broad prevention, control, and response features.
Visit SophosFull verdict → - Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad enterprise suite for centrally protecting endpoints, servers, gateways, and mobile devices.
Visit Doctor WebFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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