Avira Antivirus vs Sophos Home comparison

Avira and Sophos are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. Avira is ranked #20 with an average rating of 9.0, while Sophos is ranked #24 with an average rating of 9.0. Avira holds a 2.0% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to Sophos’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Avira users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Avira Antivirus and Sophos Home based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Avira Antivirus

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

20th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos Home

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

24th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Avira Antivirus is 2.0%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Home is 1.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Heiko Humpert

Quality manager at Viega GmbH & Co. KG

A highly stable protection against various types of malware

It protects the system from viruses in emails, web browsing and other sources It is easy to use and provides a sense of security. Once installed with regular updates, it runs in the background without requiring any action from the user. I will provide the alert if there is any issue, otherwise,…

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Alex Clerici

System Integrator IT Manager at Tecnimex S.r.l.

Has good integration with other Sophos products and offers ransomware protection

I expect an improvement with mobile integration. I want mobile devices to have better security, like Sophos Home's total security. Users often need to connect to a cloud platform to manage or change settings, which can be difficult. To improve this, providing minimal local settings could help users. The tool needs to improve its pricing. The current pricing is for medium and enterprise businesses, but it needs to improve for small businesses. The solution's support could also be improved, especially because local support often needs to interact with global support. This can make response times longer than expected.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Hospitality Company

11%

Educational Organization

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Avira Antivirus?

It is easy to use and provides a sense of security.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Avira Antivirus?

It offers an annual license that is relatively cheap.

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What is your primary use case for Avira Antivirus?

It protects the system from viruses in emails, web browsing and other sources.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Home?

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What advice do you have for others considering Sophos Home?

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. I suggest every user read up on cybersecurity aspects before adopting any solution.

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Also Known As

Avira Antivirus Server

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Overview

Avira Antivirus Server offers web protection, traffic filtering and a powerful engine. These services protect your business files and customer data from 30 million daily threats.

Avira

Sophos Home is a powerful security solution designed to protect devices from malware and cyber threats.

With efficient virus protection and comprehensive web filtering capabilities, it shields computers and data effectively.

The user-friendly interface, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration across devices make it a valuable tool for enhancing security.

Sophos

Sample Customers

Barracuda, Condor, Greenpeace

1. Acer 2. Adidas 3. Aetna 4. Aflac 5. Airbus 6. AIG 7. Amazon 8. American Express 9. American Airlines 10. Amex 11. Apple 12. AT&T 13. Audi 14. Avaya 15. Bank of America 16. Barclays 17. Bayer 18. Ben & Jerry's 19. BMW 20. Boeing 21. Bristol-Myers Squibb 22. Cadbury 23. Campbell Soup 24. Capital One 25. Caterpillar 26. Cisco 27. Coca-Cola 28. Comcast 29. ConocoPhillips 30. Dell 31. Disney 32. Dominion Energy 33. DuPont 34. eBay 35. ExxonMobil 36. FedEx 37. Ford 38. General Electric 39. General Motors 40. Google 42. Halliburton 43. Home Depot 44. Honda 45. Intel 46. Johnson & Johnson 47. JPMorgan Chase 48. Kellogg's 49. KeyCorp 50. Kraft Heinz 52. L'Oréal 53. Lockheed Martin 54. McDonald's 55. Merck 56. Microsoft 57. Morgan Stanley 58. Nike 59. PepsiCo 60. Pfizer 61. Qualcomm 62. RBC 63. Red Bull 64. Reebok 65. Siemens 66. Tesla 67. Toyota 68. Visa 69. Wells Fargo 70. Xerox 71. Yum! Brands

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