Sophos Endpoint vs Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business

Sophos Endpoint8.7Visit KEKaspersky Endpoint Security for Business8.6Visit

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

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KE Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business #6 in Business Antivirus Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Kaspersky

• Sophos Endpoint fits best

  Businesses wanting mature managed endpoint security

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business fits best

  Large organizations needing hybrid security controls

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Side by side

Feature	Sophos Endpoint 8.7/10 Visit ↗	KEKaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#5 in Business Antivirus Software	#6 in Business Antivirus Software
Best for	Businesses wanting mature managed endpoint security	Large organizations needing hybrid security controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Support	Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS	GDPR
Integrations	4 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sophos Endpoint 1/5 · Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 0/5
Central management console	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Windows, Windows Server, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
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 endpoints with malware, ransomware and exploit defenses Combines vulnerability assessment, patching, encryption and device controls Supports cloud, web and on-premises management with broad 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 contact with sales Subscription availability is handled through local partners Its broad control set may be more than smaller teams need
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 →	Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a centrally managed endpoint security platform for organizations with Windows, Windows Server, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS environments. It combines threat prevention, behavior detection,… 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

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business — where it wins

  • Protects endpoints with malware, ransomware and exploit defenses
  • Combines vulnerability assessment, patching, encryption and device controls
  • Supports cloud, web and on-premises management with broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Subscription availability is handled through local partners
  • Its broad control set may be more than smaller teams need

• Sophos Endpoint8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A managed endpoint security suite with broad prevention, control, and response features.

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• KEKaspersky Endpoint Security for Business8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A hybrid endpoint security platform for organizations managing diverse devices and servers.

  Visit KasperskyFull verdict →