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Intercept X Endpoint vs SentinelOne Vigilance comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.5
Intercept X Endpoint is praised for its cost-effectiveness, ransomware protection, strategic impact, and overall network security satisfaction.
Sentiment score
7.8
SentinelOne Vigilance enhances security against ransomware, offering adaptability and notable ROI, with users praising its effectiveness and reliability.
For the overall return on investment, both time and money, I would say it is a full 20.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Intercept X Endpoint support is mixed; many praise responsiveness, though some experience delays, especially in sanctioned regions.
Sentiment score
7.1
SentinelOne Vigilance support is responsive and effective, with high customer satisfaction and 24/7 assistance, despite complex issue improvements.
Technical support from Sophos is rated as nine out of ten, which represents high quality.
There are issues with onboarding technical engineers to resolve problems, which causes delays.
I would rate the actual technical support from SentinelOne Vigilance a nine.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Intercept X Endpoint is praised for its scalability, ease of deployment, and adaptability for businesses of all sizes.
Sentiment score
8.4
SentinelOne Vigilance is highly scalable, adaptable for all business sizes, supporting global enterprises with effective resource distribution and licensing.
The tool's scalability is good, and I would rate it an eight out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Intercept X Endpoint is stable and reliable, though some report occasional issues with updates and high resource usage.
Sentiment score
8.4
SentinelOne Vigilance is highly stable and reliable, with minor issues, praised for smooth automated features and dependable operation.
To improve Intercept X Endpoint performance, upgrades in RAM and other system features are needed.
In terms of stability, I would rate Intercept X Endpoint an eight out of ten.
I find it absolutely stable.
 

Room For Improvement

Intercept X Endpoint needs enhancements in user management, integration, performance, customization, and support, while addressing high resource consumption.
SentinelOne Vigilance needs better integration, mobile support, pricing, AI features, forensics, documentation, and performance improvements with reduced false positives.
There should be a profile where I can see what files Sophos is scanning.
There is a licensing issue with Intercept X Endpoint; these licenses are user-based, and most of our customers require per-device licenses because they use one PC for multiple accounts, which presents a problem.
Intercept X Endpoint sometimes slows down machines due to high CPU utilization and significant RAM consumption during scanning.
Regarding disadvantages of SentinelOne Vigilance, there is no local hub server that I can use to download the updates and signatures only once.
 

Setup Cost

Intercept X Endpoint pricing varies by deployment, offering annual plans with discounts and flexible payments, valued for robust features.
SentinelOne Vigilance is seen as valuable for its protection and deployment ease, though add-ons may increase costs.
I would describe it as economical, but not much cheaper than other solutions.
The pricing of Intercept X Endpoint is a bit high.
The pricing, licensing, and setup costs in general are quite affordable.
 

Valuable Features

Sophos Intercept X Endpoint provides AI-driven security, centralized management, easy setup, and cost-effective protection with advanced threat detection.
SentinelOne Vigilance offers advanced protection with scalability, real-time monitoring, low resource usage, and comprehensive threat insights through Storyline technology.
The stronger the AI/ML in an endpoint, the better the protection against unknown threats.
Intercept X Endpoint is the only endpoint security product I know that provides content filtering and application controls.
Intercept X Endpoint has been stable, and I appreciate the centralized management and the reporting feature.
I am actually able to synthesize machine learning with human experience to manage complex threats in IRs.
 

Categories and Ranking

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (10th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (11th), ZTNA (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
SentinelOne Vigilance
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 1.1%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SentinelOne Vigilance is 6.2%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Suwandhi Suraweera - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers advanced filtering features and benefits from improved licensing and performance
There is a licensing issue with Intercept X Endpoint. Their licenses are user-based. Most of our customers use per device licenses, and they need per device licenses because they use one PC for multiple accounts. This creates a problem. There was one customer who complained about the slowness of PCs using Intercept X Endpoint. They use minor performance PCs, which causes their PCs to become slow.
Rahul Kate - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved efficiency with automated pricing and streamlined console
We are based in India, and we need to have these resources. We use it with smaller teams on security, leveraging expertise from SentinelOne The most valuable functions are automated pricing and ensuring the console is clean.  Additionally, it helps complete RC tasks and get the right information…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
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.
What do you like most about SentinelOne Vigilance?
The best feature of this solution is the third-party management aspect. An external company oversees the tool's management and monitors the data it generates. If the EDR detects suspicious activity...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SentinelOne Vigilance?
The pricing, licensing, and setup costs in general are quite affordable.
What needs improvement with SentinelOne Vigilance?
Regarding disadvantages of SentinelOne Vigilance, there is no local hub server that I can use to download the updates and signatures only once. The solution is fully scalable, although the only poi...
 

Also Known As

Sophos Intercept X
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Sample Customers

Flexible Systems
Norwegian Airlines, TGI Fridays, AVX, FIMBank
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