Huntress vs. Sophos

See why small and midsize businesses choose Huntress Managed EDR over Sophos Intercept X.

Validated by G2, real users report:

Huntress delivers nearly 3X faster ROI than Sophos Intercept X
Huntress users deploy 2X faster than those using Sophos Intercept X

Experience the difference. Request a demo today.

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What Purpose-Built Security For SMBs Looks Like

MTTR

8 minutes

Sophos

38 minutes

Transparent, All-In-One Pricing

Fully managed EDR without needing extra tiers. You know exactly what you’re getting with Huntress: 24/7 coverage and management without requiring add-ons.

Sophos

Sophos requires you to buy an additional SKU to get 24/7 management. Additional upgrades are needed for server coverage and full incident response capabilities.

Lightweight & Quiet

The Huntress agent is incredibly lightweight, needing less than 1% CPU and barely any RAM or storage. Our combination of technology and expert analysis results in a 0.7% false positive rate.

Sophos

Sophos Intercept X ranked 15th out of 16 vendors for performance impact according to AV-Comparatives**. They also ranked 15th out of 16 vendors for false positives.

Total Cost of Ownership

Built for small and mid-size businesses and managed service providers. Our Managed EDR and 24/7 SOC comes at a single price you can afford without compromising quality.

Sophos

Requires an enterprise-level budget to afford the same full coverage that Huntress Managed EDR offers.

Ease of Use

Huntress is partner-friendly with clear billing, integrations with ticketing systems, and top-rated support*. Our streamlined dashboard and easy-to-understand remediation reports enable non-cyber experts to remedy issues with detailed, accessible instructions.

Sophos

Sophos is complex to manage and requires either deep expertise to run in-house or a high-cost MDR purchase to achieve 24/7 monitoring. Users report frustration dealing with their support team***.

*G2 Small Business Relationship Index For Endpoint Detection Response (Winter 2024 Report)‍

**AV-Comparatives Business Security Test 2023 (March – June)

***G2 Sophos Intercept X NextGen Endpoint Reviews

3 Reasons Why Businesses Choose

Huntress Managed EDR vs Sophos Intercept X

Fully Managed

Our Managed EDR with human-led, 24/7 expert SOC coverage provides easy-to-use detection and response. You’ll only be alerted when incidents require your attention, greatly reducing alert fatigue and false positives.

Headache Free

Your IT and security team will love Huntress Managed EDR’s false positive rate of less than 1% and a 98.8% average customer support CSAT score. Plus, your users won’t even notice it’s running.

Built For Non-Enterprise

Huntress Managed EDR is built for small and midsize businesses and managed service providers. It combines custom-made technology for teams of all skill levels, personalized support, and 24/7 management and expertise.

Unmasking Cyber Villians

There’s always something new in the world of tradecraft and cyber threats. For small and medium-sized businesses though, these surprises are never welcome. But when you have a trusted partner at your side, you can be ready. See how Cascade Technologies was notified about the presence of a remote access Trojan, and how the Huntress 24/7 security operations team was able to respond before there was any serious damage.

Testimonials

The Huntress Managed Security Platform

What people are saying about Huntress Managed EDR

[PH] Huntress delivers everything you want from a security tool, all designed with the unique needs of outsourced IT and security teams in mind.

[PH] Phishing attempts can show up as messages from your bank, your boss, your utility providers, or even the government. One click from one user can compromise an entire network and inadvertently let hackers deploy ransomware, steal information, or worse.

[PH] The median time it takes for a user to click a link and enter information is less than 60 seconds. With a turnaround time that quick, it's no wonder phishing is one of the preferred methods used by hackers. (2024 Verizon Data Breach Report)

Cybersecurity is a Necessity, Not a Luxury.

Secure your endpoints, email, and employees with the power of our 24/7 SOC. Try Huntress for free and deploy in minutes to start fighting threats.

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Huntress vs. Sophos

See why small and midsize businesses choose Huntress Managed EDR over Sophos Intercept X.

Validated by G2, real users report:

Huntress delivers nearly 3X faster ROI than Sophos Intercept X
Huntress users deploy 2X faster than those using Sophos Intercept X

Experience the difference. Request a demo today.

See full comparison

Schedule Your Demo

First Name*

Last Name*

Business Email*

Phone Number*

Company Name*

Total Managed Endpoints*

Zip Code*

What best describes your business*What best describes your business*Describe your business*Describe your business*

Which product would you like to demo?Which product would you like to demo?Product Interest*Product Interest*

Please select your country*Please select your country*Country*Country*

State

Privacy • Terms

By submitting this form, you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

What Purpose-Built Security For SMBs Looks Like

MTTR

8 minutes

Sophos

38 minutes

Transparent, All-In-One Pricing

Fully managed EDR without needing extra tiers. You know exactly what you’re getting with Huntress: 24/7 coverage and management without requiring add-ons.

Sophos

Sophos requires you to buy an additional SKU to get 24/7 management. Additional upgrades are needed for server coverage and full incident response capabilities.

Lightweight & Quiet

The Huntress agent is incredibly lightweight, needing less than 1% CPU and barely any RAM or storage. Our combination of technology and expert analysis results in a 0.7% false positive rate.

Sophos

Sophos Intercept X ranked 15th out of 16 vendors for performance impact according to AV-Comparatives**. They also ranked 15th out of 16 vendors for false positives.

Total Cost of Ownership

Built for small and mid-size businesses and managed service providers. Our Managed EDR and 24/7 SOC comes at a single price you can afford without compromising quality.

Sophos

Requires an enterprise-level budget to afford the same full coverage that Huntress Managed EDR offers.

Ease of Use

Sophos

Sophos is complex to manage and requires either deep expertise to run in-house or a high-cost MDR purchase to achieve 24/7 monitoring. Users report frustration dealing with their support team***.

*G2 Small Business Relationship Index For Endpoint Detection Response (Winter 2024 Report)‍

**AV-Comparatives Business Security Test 2023 (March – June)

***G2 Sophos Intercept X NextGen Endpoint Reviews