Sophos UTM is a unified threat management platform designed to protect your businesses from known and emerging malware including viruses, rootkits and spyware. The solution provides a complete network security package with everything your organization needs in a single modular appliance.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Sophos UTM | 14.1% |
| WatchGuard Firebox | 13.7% |
| Meraki MX | 12.3% |
| Other | 59.900000000000006% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Unified Threat Management (UTM) | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Sophos UTM vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Sophos UTM vs WatchGuard Firebox | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Sophos UTM vs Cisco Meraki MX | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Meraki MX | 4.1 | 12.3% | 93% | 65 interviewsAdd to research |
| WatchGuard Firebox | 4.2 | 13.7% | 95% | 125 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 56 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 21 |
| Large Enterprise | 21 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 354 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 156 |
| Large Enterprise | 330 |
Sophos UTM Features
Sophos UTM has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:
Sophos UTM Benefits
There are many benefits to implementing Sophos UTM. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:
Reviews from Real Users
Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Sophos UTM solution.
PeerSpot user Dana B., Network Administrator at a manufacturing company, says “The web and email filtering are the two biggest and most valuable aspects of the solution for us. The solution overall has just been a good, cost-effective solution for us. The solution offers a lot of functionality. The solution scales well. We've found the technical support to be helpful. The stability and performance are quite good.”
A Technical Director at a security firm mentions, "Sophos SG UTM had all the basic functionality that you needed. It is user-friendly and easy to manage for any integrator."
Marek M., Senior Network Engineer at a computer software company, comments, “Sophos UTM is the simplest of these products to set up. If you follow the instructions using the wizard, which is just a few steps, then you will have a firewall to protect you and your customer.”
A Software Sales Manager at a tech services company explains, “The overall visibility of the console is what I find most valuable, plus it's very user-friendly. It can be integrated with other solutions such as SOAR, SIEM, etc., even when you have an existing firewall. I really like that the console can be integrated. You'll see everything on the same window, and the single window feature of the machine is so good. These are the features I really like.”
James D., IT Manager at Manual Workers Union, states, “The fact that it's on the cloud means we don't have to administer it on our network or deal with a physical machine, which saves us money. The solution has many great features. From the console, we can start different scannings on different machines. We enjoy the centralized reporting part of it. The initial setup is simple. We enjoy its general stability. The solution can scale. So far, the solution has been problem-free.”
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Director - Management Support Services at CIHP | 4.5 | I have used Sophos UTM for six years to protect my organization's network. Its effective zero-day protection and firewall rules are invaluable. However, integrating artificial intelligence could minimize the need for external support. We transitioned to Sophos from CyberRoam. |
| System Administrator at a training & coaching company with 11-50 employees | 4.5 | I currently use Sophos UTM for integrated antivirus and firewall management, enhancing security through direct network monitoring. Although I previously used WatchGuard with Azure, I prefer Sophos for its seamless integration. There's potential for improvement with AI advancements. |
| Owner / Network Security Engineer at Texarkana IT | 4.5 | No summary available |
| Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions | 3.5 | I support eight clients using Sophos UTM for threat protection, content filtering, and VPNs. Key features include application and web filtering, but improvements are needed in VPN configuration, PAT, scalability, and support response. I also work with Fortinet, Check Point, and Cisco ASA. |
| ICT Manager at a mining and metals company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.0 | We deployed Sophos UTM on Azure for about 200 users, appreciating its endpoint antivirus integration and cloud management. Despite some support issues after internal changes, Sophos remains our choice over Meraki due to cost-effectiveness, features, and ease of configuration. |
| Owner at NetArt | 5.0 | I use Sophos UTM as a perimeter protection firewall for its multifactor authentication and intuitive policy settings. While I prefer its older interface's flexibility, Sophos outperforms FireGuard and WatchGuard, and is more suited than Fortinet FortiGate for ease of use. |
| Network and infrastructure manager at Sonysugar | 5.0 | I use Sophos UTM for our organization's network security primarily because of its valuable endpoint protection feature. However, the technical support team's response time needs improvement. I switched from Kaspersky to gain the additional features Sophos offers. |
| Senior Manager IT at KMV Group | 4.0 | I primarily use Sophos UTM for firewall security. It offers good protection, beneficial direct controller management, and reasonable pricing. The solution is stable, scalable, and has satisfactory technical support, though sometimes there's a delay reaching support. |
