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Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs Sophos Virtualization Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone Ent...
Ranking in Virtualization Security
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (21st)
Sophos Virtualization Security
Ranking in Virtualization Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Virtualization Security category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is 8.3%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Virtualization Security is 14.3%, down from 20.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtualization Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos Virtualization Security14.3%
Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security8.3%
Other77.4%
Virtualization Security
 

Featured Reviews

Abdi-Hamid Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Innovation & Development Support at BROOKSIDE DAIRY LTD
Effective real-time threat detection and reduced network congestion improves security posture
We are not currently using the automated patching or patch management. The security analytics feature, which could help us stay compliant with industry standards, hasn't been enabled yet. Currently running on-premise, we are considering moving to the cloud-based Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security because it offers more features compared to the on-premises version. We've experienced multiple failures during appliance upgrades, sometimes requiring us to resort to backup. Mobile and cloud features are currently missing in Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security. Operating from the primary site, we face challenges with the on-premises version when working from the DR site, which is why we want to move to the cloud for continuous protection during site failovers.
Vikas-Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Eon Networks
Simplified graphical interface enhances task management and central console streamlines solution integration
I have been working with Sophos Virtualization Security in network security management The most effective feature of Sophos Virtualization Security is the simplified graphical user interface (GUI), which simplifies managing tasks. Additionally, the central console allows the seamless management…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"When it comes to the web, according to our customers, this product stands out due to its superior performance compared to others."
"The most valuable features of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security are remote administration and deployment, comprehensive firewall protection, malware protection, and antivirus."
"The tool has a firewall module to control traffic. It also has a feature to map incidents and provide information about attackers and the environment."
"They are the leader and have a major market share with this kind of security, the cloud console is good and the tool has effective protection, and we do not have problems with malware."
"I would highly recommend this solution; it is very easy to use, and it provides top-notch service, and I haven't had any issues with it."
"What I appreciate most about Bitdefender are its web content filtering, blocking malicious sites, and its ability to thwart brute force attacks on open ports."
"The cloud console is good and the tool is effective in protection."
"I find Bitdefender to be very light. When we were using the other versions, users would complain that they would make the computers slow. But since we have deployed Bitdefender, we haven't had that."
"Overall, I rate Sophos Virtualization Security a nine out of ten due to its ease of use, security, and customer support."
"When it comes to their firewall, it notified me about a possible infection."
"The most valuable features of the solution are VM security, VLP, and threat protection."
"Technical support for this solution is nice and they have helped us."
"I highly recommend Sophos Virtualization Security. I rate the overall solution ten out of ten for its excellent features and support."
"I like Sophos Virtualization Security's built-in antivirus and malware protection. The firewalls are pretty stable. It's just a matter of updating the virus signatures, and they're pretty good about providing those updates regularly."
"The SVM deployment has very good performance."
"I like Sophos Virtualization Security in particular the virtual appliances built-in antivirus and firewall security and threat protection equivalent to the hardware appliances."
 

Cons

"The Command Line Interface (CLI) is not improving. Even experienced personnel are finding it difficult."
"At this point in time, the download footprint is a bit big. What I mean is the initial file I download to deploy on end-user devices is about six hundred to seven hundred megabytes, and it should be scaled down to an agent size of maybe less than one hundred megabytes, max."
"The tool needs to improve patch and vulnerability management."
"The lack of detecting security threats and high memory usage need to be improved."
"We've experienced multiple failures during appliance upgrades, sometimes requiring us to resort to backup."
"Machines with low memory and CPU may experience slow performance."
"I love the product, but a price increase of over 40% is a bit exorbitant."
"The initial setup should be made easier."
"Sophos Virtualization Security requires more usage. For example, if you have a virtual service line of 100 nodes, you are unable to deploy them from the console to a particular environment."
"I wish Sophos could offer the solution at a lower price, but I doubt they will."
"I would like to see some new features for improving the security part of the solution. The firewall should be worked on to catch up with security."
"We are unable to reliably specify bandwidth limits for particular clients, which is something that needs to be improved."
"The solution would be improved if all of the advanced features were included in the SVM."
"The process of registering licenses for remote devices could be optimized as there have been instances where devices entered an unknown state."
"In the virtual environment, the initial setup of Sophos Virtualization Security is not very straightforward and requires expertise, though in the physical environment, the installation is straightforward."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are many licensing options available, we have been on monthly agreements and other volume contract agreements."
"The general basic price is roughly $1.20 for a license with Bitdefender."
"The product's pricing is okay and it is yearly."
"In terms of the licensing costs associated with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security, the agreement was made nearly three years ago, but from what I recall, the figure was around €6,000 to €7,000 for three years, including support for two hundred endpoints."
"Good in terms of pricing and flexibility."
"We pay for an annual license which is affordable."
"The license is yearly."
"Its price has gone up since our last renewal. My renewal fee has gone from $517.99 in 2018 for 3 years to $739.99 when it renews this year in July. I love the product, but a price increase of over 40% is a bit exorbitant."
"For virtualization security, the cost is approximately $50 USD per seat."
"Depending on the subscription, the price ranges from $700 to $1,000. There's a subscription for the antivirus and malware and another that includes web and email. So you might need that extended subscription if you were housing an email firewall. Otherwise, you pay a flat rate for the firewall. It's not based on the number of users."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
Maintaining Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security has been smooth. We receive regular notifications about upgrades, and the process has been successful without issues.
What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
Because we bought Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security via Rectron as a distributor, they need to upskill their distributors. When we were deploying, the Rectron people did not know much, an...
What is your primary use case for Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
We primarily bought Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security for endpoint protection. We needed an endpoint protection solution that covered everything we required, and the pricing was also a fa...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Virtualization Security?
It is more cost-effective to use Sophos Virtualization Security with their hardware and support rather than deploying on our own infrastructure. We have experimented with trial versions in lab envi...
What needs improvement with Sophos Virtualization Security?
The process of registering licenses for remote devices could be optimized as there have been instances where devices entered an unknown state. Despite this, support has been helpful in resolving su...
What is your primary use case for Sophos Virtualization Security?
We use Sophos Virtualization Security ( /products/sophos-virtualization-security-reviews ) primarily to upgrade our infrastructure as it provides centralized management and automatic VPN connection...
 

Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments, GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments
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Sample Customers

SambaSafety, Morefield Communications, Northstar Ltd., Citrix, Greenman-Pedersen
UK National Health Service
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