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Head-to-head · Business Antivirus Software

Sophos Endpoint vs Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Sophos Endpoint #5 in Business Antivirus Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Sophos
Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite #7 in Business Antivirus Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Doctor Web

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
  • Free trialboth

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • There is no free plan
  • The stated 30-day trial applies to the Control Center product
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…

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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…

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  1. Sophos EndpointBusiness Antivirus Software 8.7Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Dr.Web Enterprise Security SuiteBusiness Antivirus Software 8.5Pricing on request · 30-day trial

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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