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Head-to-head · Extended Detection and Response Platforms

Sophos XDR vs FortiXDR

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Sophos XDR #2 in Extended Detection and Response Platforms 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Sophos
FortiXDR #4 in Extended Detection and Response Platforms 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit FortiXDR

Sophos XDR leads on 0 checks, FortiXDR on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSophos XDR · 9.2/10

Sophos XDR scores higher on our rubric for extended detection and response platforms: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Sophos XDR is the better fit for teams needing broad telemetry and response. FortiXDR is the better fit for fortinet-centered security teams.

  • Sophos XDR fits best

    Teams needing broad telemetry and response

  • FortiXDR fits best

    Fortinet-centered security teams

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Side by side

Feature Sophos XDR 9.2/10 Visit ↗ FortiXDR 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Extended Detection and Response Platforms #4 in Extended Detection and Response Platforms
Best for Teams needing broad telemetry and response Fortinet-centered security teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Docs · 24/7
Integrations 500+ integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sophos XDR 3/3 · FortiXDR 3/3
Managed XDR option ✓ ✓
Open XDR support ✓ ✓
Threat hunting ✓ ✓
Specs
Telemetry sources Endpoint, identity, email, cloud, network, business applications, and Sophos products Cloud security; web application security; email security; network security; LAN/WAN/WLAN; identity services; endpoint security; IoT security; SIEM
Supported operating systems Windows, macOS, Linux (Linux installers are documented under Server) Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Response actions Endpoint isolation/un-isolation, antivirus scans, file-hash blocking/unblocking, file deletion, process termination, user session logoff, account disablement, remote shell actions; network IP/domain/URL block and unblock; identity account/session/password actions; email address blocking and inbox-rule actions Device isolation; remediation; credential expiration; block IP; block malicious email; ticketing; email and instant messaging notifications
Our review
Pros
  • Correlates endpoint, identity, email, cloud, network, and app telemetry
  • Live Discover, investigation cases, and remote response support threat work
  • 500 integrations and optional data retention of up to 10 years
  • Correlates feeds from broad security sources without replicating data lakes
  • Automates response actions across Fortinet and third-party products
  • Offers cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and managed deployment options
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized quote rather than public plan prices
  • Cloud-managed deployment may not suit teams seeking on-premises deployment
  • Broad response options can be more than teams with a narrow security scope need
  • Pricing requires contacting Fortinet or a reseller
  • Its broad integrations may be more than teams with narrow telemetry needs require
  • Response across third-party tools depends on connectors and supported products
Our verdict

Sophos XDR is a cloud-managed extended detection and response platform for security teams and IT administrators. It brings telemetry from Sophos products and third-party security tools into threat investigation, hunting, and response…

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FortiXDR is Fortinet’s extended detection and response platform for mid-market and enterprise security teams that need to correlate endpoint detections with telemetry from network, cloud, identity, email, IoT, and SIEM sources. It analyzes…

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  1. Sophos XDRExtended Detection and Response Platforms 9.2Pricing on request
  2. FortiXDRExtended Detection and Response Platforms 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sophos XDR — where it wins

    • Correlates endpoint, identity, email, cloud, network, and app telemetry
    • Live Discover, investigation cases, and remote response support threat work
    • 500 integrations and optional data retention of up to 10 years

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote rather than public plan prices
    • Cloud-managed deployment may not suit teams seeking on-premises deployment
    • Broad response options can be more than teams with a narrow security scope need

  • FortiXDR — where it wins

    • Correlates feeds from broad security sources without replicating data lakes
    • Automates response actions across Fortinet and third-party products
    • Offers cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and managed deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Fortinet or a reseller
    • Its broad integrations may be more than teams with narrow telemetry needs require
    • Response across third-party tools depends on connectors and supported products
  • Sophos XDR9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad telemetry correlation and response for teams working across security tools.

    Visit SophosFull verdict →
  • FortiXDR9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad XDR platform for teams coordinating incident response across Fortinet and third-party tools.

    Visit FortiXDRFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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