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Expel vs Sophos MDR comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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

Expel
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
SOC as a Service (4th)
Sophos MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Expel is 2.5%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos MDR is 2.9%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos MDR2.9%
Expel2.5%
Other94.6%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Dishan Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at McKinsey and Company
Centralized monitoring has improved threat detection and response across our cloud environment
Expel has helped us to streamline security operations by providing continuous monitoring, rapid detection, and expert analysis of potential threats. This has helped us to reduce the burden on our internal team by handling alert triage and investigation, allowing us to focus on strategic security initiatives rather than chasing false positives. The best features Expel offers are that it is very intuitive and user-friendly, especially the user interface. I am able to have quick access to insights, and it provides visibility and transparency. Expel has a super easy portal with actionable information.
Ahmed_Fahmy - PeerSpot reviewer
Operations Technical Lead at IT Supporters
Comprehensive management and support continuously enhance threat detection and response
Based on user feedback and reviews, here are some areas where Sophos MDR could be improved and suggestions for additional features that could be included in future releases: Areas for Improvement: ---------------------- * Resource Utilization: Some users have noted that Sophos MDR can be resource-intensive, which may impact system performance. Optimizing the software to be less demanding on system resources could enhance the overall user experience. * Support Responsiveness: While the dedicated MDR team is highly praised, the standard support has received mixed. Improving the responsiveness and effectiveness of the general support team could address this concern. * Integration with Other Tools: Enhancing integration capabilities with a wider range of third-party security tools and platforms could provide a more seamless experience for users who rely on multiple security. Suggested Additional Features: ------------------------------ * Advanced Reporting and Analytics: Introducing more detailed and customizable reporting and analytics features could help organizations better understand their security posture and the effectiveness of the MDR service. * Automated Incident Response Playbooks: Providing automated playbooks for common security incidents could help organizations respond more quickly and effectively to. * Enhanced Threat Intelligence: Incorporating more advanced threat intelligence capabilities, including real-time updates and predictive analytics, could help organizations stay ahead of emerging. * User Training and Awareness Programs: Offering integrated user training and awareness programs as part of the MDR service could help organizations improve their overall security culture and reduce the risk of human error

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Expel has helped us to streamline security operations by providing continuous monitoring, rapid detection, and expert analysis of potential threats, reducing the burden on our internal team by handling alert triage and investigation and allowing us to focus on strategic security initiatives rather than chasing false positives."
"Their threat hunting protocol and process with AI and machine learning are strong, allowing for active and rapid responses."
"It provides reliable protection and clear data on its performance metrics, enabling straightforward communication of its capabilities."
"It is stable and scalable. It has good technical support."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to view environmental activities."
"My customers have seen a return on investment with Sophos MDR because it has stopped several real-time compromises, which would have had a significant financial impact."
"There are lots of benefits because it includes real-time network threat detection (RNT), IP spoofing prevention, and a 24/7 support system. There is also protection against ransomware attacks."
"Sophos MDR enhances our clients' cybersecurity."
"The most valuable feature is threat hunting."
"Overall, Sophos is working well in our organization and we plan to continue using it."
 

Cons

"The one area where Expel may not measure up is if a customer requires a managed SIEM as part of their overall solution. There's a gap there, and solutions might require third-party assistance for management."
"The only challenge we face with the tool is the pricing. Clients often compare it with other products in the market and try to negotiate prices. This concern has caused some challenges in closing deals. Otherwise, as a product, we have no worries."
"Multitenancy features of Sophos Managed Threat Response should be improved. You cannot use the solution for multiple clients."
"The service could enhance its scope, particularly in managing firewalls."
"One of the limitations that we have found is with communications and the languages in different countries."
"Sophos is not integrating the same console and umbrella with its product."
"Its technical support could be better."
"Sophos MDR could offer more integration packs and more vendor flexibility."
"Endpoint protection is very slow."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is expensive."
"I would rate the price of Sophos MDR as a nine out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."
"Sophos MDR is less expensive than other products like Fortinet or Palo Alto."
"It is an expensive platform."
"MDR is a complete enterprise solution, and compared to other OEMs, it is one of the cheapest."
"Sophos MDR is a cheap solution."
"I rate Sophos MDR’s pricing a seven or eight out of ten."
"Compared to other tools, Sophos has a pretty good price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Expel?
Expel's pricing has adapted as the market evolved and has become competitive over the past twelve months.
What needs improvement with Expel?
The one area where Expel may not measure up is if a customer requires a managed SIEM as part of their overall solution. There's a gap there, and solutions might require third-party assistance for m...
What is your primary use case for Expel?
I have experience reselling Expel. Customers often come to me wanting to evaluate multiple providers to make a choice based on their specific use cases, requirements, technology investments, and so...
What needs improvement with Sophos MDR?
I think Sophos MDR can be improved, but as of now, it is good, very useful and reliable. They could improve it by adding another solution such as CrowdStrike or Trend Micro. If they integrate those...
What advice do you have for others considering Sophos MDR?
My advice to others looking into using Sophos MDR is to purchase it because it is a very good and reliable solution. I give this review a rating of ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Managed Threat Response?
The pricing of Sophos MDR is reasonable and competitive, scoring about nine out of ten. When compared to other products like Trend Micro, Bitdefender, or Kaspersky, its pricing holds up well.
 

Also Known As

Workbench, Expel SOC-as-a-Service
Sophos Managed Threat Response
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Amanda Fennell CSO
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