Head-to-head · Extended Detection and Response Platforms
Sophos XDR vs SentinelOne Singularity XDR
Sophos XDR leads on 0 checks, SentinelOne Singularity XDR 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
- Most featuresSophos XDR · 3 of 3
Sophos XDR scores higher on our rubric for extended detection and response platforms: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Sophos XDR is the better fit for teams needing broad telemetry and response. SentinelOne Singularity XDR is the better fit for teams wanting endpoint-led XDR and hunting.
- Sophos XDR fits best
Teams needing broad telemetry and response
- SentinelOne Singularity XDR fits best
Teams wanting endpoint-led XDR and hunting
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Side by side
| Feature | Sophos XDR 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | SentinelOne Singularity XDR 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Extended Detection and Response Platforms | #3 in Extended Detection and Response Platforms |
| Best for | Teams needing broad telemetry and response | Teams wanting endpoint-led XDR and hunting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $179.99/device/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Docs, Tickets, Community |
| Integrations | 500+ integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sophos XDR 3/3 · SentinelOne Singularity XDR 0/3 | ||
| Managed XDR option | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Open XDR support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Threat hunting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Telemetry sources | Endpoint, identity, email, cloud, network, business applications, and Sophos products | Not checked yet |
| Supported operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux (Linux installers are documented under Server) | Not checked yet |
| 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 | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
SentinelOne Singularity XDR brings detection, investigation, and response across endpoint, identity, cloud, and connected third-party data sources. It is suited to teams that want endpoint-led XDR with cross-surface correlation and threat… Read the review → |
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
SentinelOne Singularity XDR — where it wins
- Correlates endpoint, identity, cloud, and third-party security signals
- PowerQuery supports joins, unions, summaries, and saved or exported queries
- Automates incident prioritization, containment, and remediation
Where it doesn't
- Singularity XDR is delivered through the platform, not as a standalone SKU
- Complete includes 14 days of data retention
- Published package prices are annual and per endpoint
- Sophos XDR9.2/10 · Pricing on request
Broad telemetry correlation and response for teams working across security tools.
Visit SophosFull verdict → - SentinelOne Singularity XDR9.1/10 · Paid
Endpoint-led XDR pairs cross-surface correlation with PowerQuery hunting and automated response.
Visit SentinelOneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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