SonicWall Email Security vs Sophos Email comparison

SonicWall and Sophos are both solutions in the Email Security category. SonicWall is ranked #31 with an average rating of 7.7, while Sophos is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.2. SonicWall holds a 0.5% mindshare in Email Security, compared to Sophos’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of SonicWall users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

SonicWall Email Security and Sophos Email are competing products in the business email protection category. Sophos Email has the upper hand due to its superior features which justify its higher investment.

Features: SonicWall Email Security offers advanced threat protection, anti-phishing, and comprehensive reporting. Sophos Email includes robust threat intelligence, AI-based threat detection, and seamless integration with existing security systems.

Room for Improvement: SonicWall Email Security could enhance its AI-driven capabilities and integration options. It also has a limited ability to block attachments by extension type. Sophos Email can improve its false positive rates and reporting features, and improve its signature-based detection.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonicWall Email Security supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid models, with responsive customer service. Sophos Email provides streamlined deployment via its cloud-native platform and offers reliable support.

Pricing and ROI: SonicWall Email Security offers lower upfront costs, delivering good ROI with cost-effective solutions. Sophos Email, despite higher setup costs, provides substantial ROI due to advanced features and long-term security benefits.

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SonicWall Email Security vs. Sophos Email

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Categories and Ranking

SonicWall Email Security

Ranking in Email Security

31st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos Email

Ranking in Email Security

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Office 365 Protection (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of SonicWall Email Security is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Email is 2.0%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sophos Email	2.0%
SonicWall Email Security	0.5%
Other	97.5%

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Featured Reviews

Swapnil Kulkarni

System Administrator at Ador Powertron Ltd.

Has consistently supported security needs for mid-sized teams with affordable deployment

I do not work with Cloud Secure Edge, CSE, or SMA apart from SonicWall NSA. I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security. The customizable policy configuration does not help to tailor email security overall because our systems are not integrated with SonicWall Email Security. We are not using reporting and analytics because it requires completely different software. While all required features are available in SonicWall Email Security for SMBs and startups, we lack analytics features. They provide an option to purchase a complete separate product for analytics, but despite initially having purchased the paper license, due to technical limitations or changes, we cannot use that product. Now they require additional fees to access the analytics feature.

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BhanuPrakash

Technical Head at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Achieving Seamless Email Security and Encryption while Managing Temporary Email Storage Limits

We continue to use Sophos products and remain with the company. For firewall protection, we use XGS systems. We have provided Sophos Email Gateway for one of our clients. We have integrated Sophos Email with our internal email server, using it for both outbound and inbound traffic. Integration with Office 365 protection for Sophos Email Security works smoothly without any challenges. The solution is totally cloud-based. I recommend Sophos Email for mid-sized companies as it is a good option, though it may not be ideal for large-scale or small businesses. I have not tried incorporating AI technology with Sophos Email yet. I am Bhanu Prakash, Technical Head for Systek Services, and can be reached at b.hanu@teamsistek.com. I am a partner with Sophos. Overall rating for Sophos Email: 10/10.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution provides very good email security that protects us against spamming and malware."

"The product is easy to manage in terms of configurations."

"The anti-spam aspect of the solution is its most valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature is that it protects from spam."

"SonicWall Email Security uses multi-layer cloud security."

"The most valuable features are the anti-spam, anti-phishing, anti-virus, and anti-spoofing."

"We always get ROI from the product we are using; it is completely flexible and acceptable according to our security requirements over the last four years and currently."

"The most valuable feature of SonicWall Email Security is the blocking of emails using keywords. If there are any particular keywords in the subject, that we want to block from receiving from a particular person we can do it. Additionally, the blocking of emails is easy. we can release that one and we can block some of the keywords also like that."

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"The filtering capabilities are precious and far superior to others I've used. It's intuitive in what it pushes to quarantine, and users can quickly review, free, or delete items without needing an administrator, making it ideal for a multi-user environment."

"The best thing about it is the logs."

"The solution protects users from phishing links and spam."

"The most significant aspect is the response filtering concerning attachments and links."

"The anti-malware, risk scanning has been pretty spot on."

"I have found Sophos Email to be scalable."

"The deployment is very easy. It's quite straightforward."

"I rate Sophos Email nine point five."

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Cons

"A lot of spoofed emails are still coming to the end-user, so the configuration for this option needs to be improved."

"The platform's control panel needs enhancement."

"The protection level for email security isn't 100%. I'm still getting some spam and junk mail."

"The pricing could be improved."

"They need well-trained partners in Nigeria."

"The technical support from the company is not always very good at solving issues, but they offer access to a good community of users where problems are easily solved."

"Updates could be released more frequently."

"SonicWall Email Security could improve by making the file blocking and the release feature easier to use"

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"Email installation could be more user-friendly so that it can be done without involving the partner."

"There have been some issues with compatibility and effectiveness, particularly when integrating it with our firewall. The main challenge has been email protection, especially due to compatibility issues and difficulties with log access and email relay configuration."

"Sophos Email could improve DLP features."

"Sophos Email can improve mail security."

"Sophos Email does not work with split delivery. If I have a domain with 100 mailboxes and want to protect only 50, it is not recommended by Sophos or not possible to configure."

"Servicing and support are areas with shortcomings where the solution needs to improve."

"Sophos Email has few improvements to implement, including the handling of incoming emails in the systems. It needs to add additional feature that helps in enhancing the scanning processes of these emails. While adding these features, it should work towards improving the current features also."

"Sophos Email could better detect fake emails, especially when the domain names are similar. It needs to improve spotting spoofed domains, like when one letter differs in a domain name. It also needs to incorporate AI detection. Barracuda detects suspicious emails better. However, malware scanning is better in Sophos Email."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our customers purchase the solution's yearly license."

"The platform offers a yearly license."

"We have a two-year license subscription and the price is very high."

"I rate the application’s pricing a five out of ten."

"When compared with Cisco, it is very well priced. Cisco is very expensive."

"The overall price of SonicWall Email Security should be reduced and there should be an option to purchase one or two licenses more instead of their current policy of bulk increases only. There should be more flexibility in the licensing model. Each license cost approximately $33 annually."

"The cost is cheaper than Sophos. I would rate it as five out of ten."

"Sophos Email is neither cheap nor expensive."

"Licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"The pricing is quite reasonable, with a fixed cost and no additional charges."

"The platform is inexpensive. It offers a cost-effective licensing model. We purchase its yearly license."

"Sophos Email is priced lower than its competitors."

"I rate the price of Sophos Email a four out of five."

"There is an additional fee for their central managed console."

"The solution is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Construction Company

11%

Educational Organization

11%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Retailer

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	25
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SonicWall Email Security?

According to our customers, the product's most valuable feature is the ability to detect spam and reduce phishing emails.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Email Security?

The solution is affordable.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall Email Security?

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What do you like most about Sophos Email?

The solution's identity proxy feature is very good and reliable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Email?

Regarding Sophos Email pricing, I would rate it between six or seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Email?

While Sophos Email is generally sufficient, one challenge we face is the 24-hour email storage limitation. This presents an issue when internal systems are down for more than 24 hours. The solution...

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Also Known As

Dell SonicWALL Email Security Platform, SonicWall Hosted Email Security

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Overview

SonicWALL Email Security Platform offers powerful protection to keep email threats out. And sensitive data in. With innovative protection techniques for both inbound and outbound email plus unique management tools, the Email Security platform delivers superior email protection today while standing ready to stop the new attacks of tomorrow.

SonicWall

Sophos Email is a comprehensive email security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats and data loss. It offers robust protection against malware, phishing attacks, and spam, ensuring that only legitimate emails reach users' inboxes.

With advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks in real-time. Additionally, it provides encryption and data loss prevention capabilities to safeguard sensitive information.

The solution is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized control. Sophos Email offers seamless integration with popular email platforms, ensuring uninterrupted communication while maintaining security.

With its comprehensive features and proactive approach, Sophos Email is a reliable choice for organizations looking to enhance their email security.

Sophos

Sample Customers

Star Kay White, Locala Community Partnerships

Del Monte Foods, Terra Verde, spicerhaart, RIVERLITE, Dataprise, SureBridge, Reed's School, Sayfol International School

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