Sophos Endpoint vs ESET Endpoint Security

Sophos Endpoint9.4Visit ESET Endpoint Security8.9Visit

Higher score Sophos Endpoint #1 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 9.4/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Sophos

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ESET Endpoint Security #5 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ESET

• Sophos Endpoint fits best

  Teams wanting balanced endpoint protection

• ESET Endpoint Security fits best

  Mixed-OS teams needing strong endpoint fundamentals

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Side by side

Feature	Sophos Endpoint 9.4/10 Visit ↗	ESET Endpoint Security 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Endpoint Protection Platforms	#5 in Endpoint Protection Platforms
Best for	Teams wanting balanced endpoint protection	Mixed-OS teams needing strong endpoint fundamentals
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sophos Endpoint 5/5 · ESET Endpoint Security 5/5
Behavioral protection	✓	✓
Exploit blocking	✓	✓
Central management console	✓	✓
Device control	✓	✓
Server protection	✓	✓
Specs
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	AI prevention, exploit mitigation, and behavioral analysis Ransomware protection with file rollback and detection response Centralized control across Windows, macOS, Linux, and servers	Behavior-based ransomware protection with automated file restoration Fileless-attack mitigation, exploit blocking, and memory scanning Cloud or on-premises management with device and server security
Cons	Paid plans require a personalized quote There is no free plan Sophos Central is gradually transitioning to Sophos Fusion	No free plan is available The feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams Paid plans require selecting a business security tier
Our verdict	Sophos Endpoint is a business endpoint protection and EDR product for securing desktops, laptops, servers, and other managed devices. It is positioned for small businesses, mid-market organizations, and enterprises that want prevention,… Read the review →	ESET Endpoint Security is a paid endpoint protection platform for organizations managing business desktops, laptops, smartphones, and servers. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, making it a practical fit for mixed-OS… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sophos Endpoint — where it wins

  • AI prevention, exploit mitigation, and behavioral analysis
  • Ransomware protection with file rollback and detection response
  • Centralized control across Windows, macOS, Linux, and servers

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans require a personalized quote
  • There is no free plan
  • Sophos Central is gradually transitioning to Sophos Fusion

• ESET Endpoint Security — where it wins

  • Behavior-based ransomware protection with automated file restoration
  • Fileless-attack mitigation, exploit blocking, and memory scanning
  • Cloud or on-premises management with device and server security

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams
  • Paid plans require selecting a business security tier

• Sophos Endpoint9.4/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad endpoint and EDR suite for teams managing desktops, servers, and devices.

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• ESET Endpoint Security8.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad endpoint security suite for mixed-OS teams that need centralized control.

  Visit ESETFull verdict →