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Intercept X Endpoint vs WithSecure Elements Infinite comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 6, 2025

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

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)
WithSecure Elements Infinite
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 1.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WithSecure Elements Infinite is 0.3%, down from 0.4% 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.
reviewer2508555 - PeerSpot reviewer
We now benefit from regular account reviews and proactive event monitoring
It could improve the customer portal and possibly reduce prices slightly. It's very good because it includes user behavior analytics, detection rules, and thorough log investigation. They also have robust threat-hunting capabilities in the backend, which is crucial for me as a one-man band in the IT department. The managed service wraparound is essential, especially with pre-authorization for incident response

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The threat analysis center is nice."
"The malware detection is the key feature."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Intercept X are the ease of use and the policy options that are simple to understand. Overall, the protection is good."
"The forensics within the solution are quite good. The ransomware mitigation is also impressive."
"Technical support from Sophos is rated as nine out of ten, which represents high quality."
"I find the security heartbeat feature with synchronized security very useful. It's a very nice feature that allows you to basically switch off an endpoint. When an endpoint has got a virus or something like that, or it's infected or compromised, you can isolate it from the network, but only if you've got an XG Firewall as well. It also provides ease of use. It is the only antivirus that can recognize 25 out of the 36 ransomware and virus techniques that have been often used in terms of the behavior base using heuristics. It's beautiful, utterly amazing. No other antivirus can do that."
"A valuable feature offered by Sophos is called Naked Security, and it entails the control managed by the firewall on the site regarding the desktop client interfacing with our cloud client."
"It is easy to change the size of its capabilities, i.e. to expand processes or scale the size of users."
"Our security posture has improved. We previously lacked intrusion detection and response capabilities, but now we benefit from regular account reviews and proactive event monitoring. Their portal provides a straightforward way to report suspicious activity, keeping us well-informed about potential threats."
 

Cons

"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."
"There is some issue with the reporting and refreshing information on resources that have been eliminated."
"If we can lower the price, it will be fantastic because it will generate more revenue for us."
"Intercept X could enhance its support services, particularly in terms of response time and resource allocation."
"In terms of the site-to-site VPN elements, they tend to concentrate. It's quite simple when there are Meraki devices at both ends of the VPN but if there is another user at one end, on another device, it can be a bit tricky. So they could really simplify that process a bit."
"The product defends very well on its own but could possibly use enhancement in giving users more controls."
"The performance is very slow and should be faster."
"There is room for improvement in terms of stability and updates."
"It could improve the customer portal and possibly reduce prices slightly. It's very good because it includes user behavior analytics, detection rules, and thorough log investigation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was fairly and reasonably priced."
"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."
"We have bought a three-year license."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Its price is reasonable."
"One can pay for the license annually, or at two and five year intervals."
"The price of the solution is average compared to the market."
"The price of the product is okay, in my opinion. The tool's cost per user and per annum basis is around INR 700 to 800."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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Questions from the Community

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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.
What needs improvement with WithSecure Countercept Managed Detection and Response?
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What advice do you have for others considering WithSecure Countercept Managed Detection and Response?
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Also Known As

Sophos Intercept X
Countercept Managed Detection and Response, F-Secure Countercept
 

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