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GoodAccess vs Intercept X Endpoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

GoodAccess
Ranking in ZTNA
5th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (8th)
Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in ZTNA
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (10th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (11th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (7th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ZTNA category, the mindshare of GoodAccess is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Frank Goldman - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables us to easily see users' device compliance as it continuously monitors the devices
Security is much better than the service that we were using before. The dashboard is much more user-friendly. It is easy to add users. I can easily see users' device compliance as it continuously monitors the devices. The speed of the connections is excellent. We have two gateways set up, one for the East Coast US and one for the West Coast. Both have excellent speed and the GoodAccess team allowed us to test several gateways to determine which worked best for us prior to locking in the gateways. With the prior service, the speed was so slow that users could not work while connected.
Khandokar Rabbi - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for endpoint security, ransomware protection, virus protection, and server security
Intercept X Endpoint is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Previously, we had two ransomware attacks when we were using Kaspersky as an endpoint security. We didn't face any ransomware attacks after using Intercept X Endpoint for endpoint security. Intercept X Endpoint has simplified our malware detection. Since we have already implemented the policies in the cloud, all the malware is automatically detected. The solution also detects and removes new malware that can also come from the cloud AI engine. Integrating Intercept X Endpoint with our current security infrastructure was very easy. In my opinion, Sophos is a better solution because we are using Sophos endpoint security and network security. These two things sync with each other and monitor the packets and network traffic. No other vendor has simultaneous devices to check everything. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's robustness has meant that our team, regardless of where they're located, feels as though they're working right from the office, having secure and quick access to all essential tools."
"No extra hardware is needed, and it is very easy to set up"
"The task of managing security and auditing for unauthorized entries has been substantially diminished."
"GoodAccess VPN has brought a transformative shift to our organization, notably enhancing collaboration and enabling seamless remote work."
"The speed of the connections is excellent. We have two gateways set up, one for the East Coast US and one for West Coast. Both have excellent speed and the GoodAccess team allowed us to test several gateways to determine which worked best for us prior to locking in the gateways."
"GoodAccess has significantly improved security in our organization."
"GoodAccess was the only hosted VPN solution we found for a reasonable cost that allowed us to establish a site-to-site VPN network for hundreds of locations across the country."
"The VPN's role in facilitating remote work has improved internal efficiency."
"It does its job — it protects us from viruses. We don't really interact with it very much."
"Synchronization with the firewall is most valuable."
"This solution offers very good performance and it has great features."
"Its AI algorithms provide excellent protection against attackers."
"It is stable and has a good price. I find it very good."
"Intercept X Endpoint has been stable, and I appreciate the centralized management and the reporting feature."
"Since it's cloud-managed, the solution is easy to administer, especially if the person using it is in a different geophysical location."
"We use Sophos Intercept X for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) in our organization."
 

Cons

"Currently, the pricing structure is functional yet could benefit from more refined scalability calculations."
"The installable app's occasional bugs have caused disruptions for some users, impacting smooth usage."
"This past year, I did not like having to purchase an upgrade to a plan with a minimum number of seats to get the features we needed. We do not use all of the seats."
"It is worth mentioning that we do experience disconnects on rare occasions."
"The latest upgrade to the Windows version of the app (unconfirmed on the Mac client) adds some unnecessary stylized animation to the GUI."
"Their recent revision in pricing was a jolt. Though any business understands the need for periodic pricing evaluations, a clearer communication strategy and more gradual changes might have been more palatable for long-term clients like us."
"The interface information could show more information about how threats have occurred. Right now, it only shows basic threat information."
"They need to provide a more comprehensive app that shows more data that appears on the GoodAccess site."
"When I use a proxy, I can bypass Sophos, which is an area that needs improvement."
"It would be beneficial if you could expand support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 without charging an additional fee."
"When we load Intercept X, it puts a load on the device. When it is scanning, it slows down the device. A system with basic specifications completely slows down till the scan is complete. They should improve this part."
"Should include additional integration."
"It doesn't filter with the QUIC protocol web policies."
"The choices offered for the on-premises and cloud-based platforms are the reverse of each other."
"It would be a value-add if they can include integration with other technologies or solutions, like Fortinet, Blue Coat, etc."
"We are considering switching from this solution as a result of the closer integration needed between the firewall systems and the EDR."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution’s pricing is high."
"We are happy with the pricing across all Sophos products."
"The pricing is quite expensive compared to the rest. I would rate the pricing a four out of ten; one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The price of Sophos Intercept X is competitive."
"The cost of Sophos Intercept X is reasonable."
"I find the pricing to be a little bit expensive, although it is acceptable, for now."
"I would rate the price 7 out of 10, where 1 is most expensive and 10 is cheapest. Also, a little reduction in price can be a great move for Intercept X Endpoint."
"Price-wise, it is good. Currently, we have a three-year plan."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about GoodAccess?
GoodAccess offers a very available professional support service - it can be via chat service, email, or phone.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GoodAccess?
Test multiple providers' solutions for speed and connection before signing up for service. Also, test the help desk response time, as this will be very important when you run into issues. The setup...
What needs improvement with GoodAccess?
We are having a problem with accessing Microsoft Copilot while connected. GoodAccess is working on the issue, but fixing this will be a help to us. There is nothing else at the moment that we need ...
How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
I would describe it as economical, but not much cheaper than other solutions.
 

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Sophos Intercept X
 

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