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Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service vs Ubuntu Linux comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 19, 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

Sophos Cybersecurity as a S...
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
AWS Marketplace (56th)
Ubuntu Linux
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
151
Ranking in other categories
OpenStack (1st), Operating Systems (OS) for Business (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service and Ubuntu Linux aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service is designed for AWS Marketplace and holds a mindshare of 0.2%, up 0.1% compared to last year.
Ubuntu Linux, on the other hand, focuses on Operating Systems (OS) for Business, holds 8.2% mindshare, down 14.0% since last year.
AWS Marketplace Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service0.2%
HZWTech Device Studio0.5%
WaitTime Gate Queue0.5%
Other98.8%
AWS Marketplace
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubuntu Linux8.2%
Rocky Linux9.0%
Windows 118.1%
Other74.7%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Vikas-Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Eon Networks
Automated threat response has ensured uninterrupted operations and provides clear 24x7 security visibility
One feature which we would like to have in the product is the inventory. For example, if I have the agent installed on each machine and server, why can't we fetch the inventory details from the console? If you look at the competition products such as CrowdStrike, they give clear visibility into what software is installed, what legitimate tools are installed, and what software is not even licensed or may not be secure to install. Those things are reported back to the concerned team, maybe the systems teams, and they can use it brilliantly. Unfortunately, Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service doesn't provide that kind of visibility into what software or tools are installed on a particular system. There is a feature which requires running what you call an XG script to fetch those kinds of details. However, it is not on the GUI as other competitor companies are providing. That is the one feature we really miss. In terms of service and support, I don't think there is an issue because it is already a brilliant five-star service support. The visibility feature that I already mentioned is the only primary feature which we are missing. The rest is absolutely fine. I don't think there is anything else which should be there.
Salim Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at mmcytech
Has supported secure application hosting and reliable server management
I find the GUI to be good in Ubuntu Linux, and I appreciate the open SSH. The fact that it is free since it is open and open-source is why I appreciate it and feel it is secured. We have multiple different kinds of support related to Ubuntu Linux, including official support and other options. I am currently using laptops, desktops, and servers, and Ubuntu Linux supports all these devices. If I need it for Raspberry Pi or something similar, I can download another Linux distribution. Ubuntu Linux is scalable, especially for servers. We prefer using Ubuntu Linux Servers rather than Windows. The biggest advantage of Ubuntu Linux for me is that it is open-source, secured, and scalable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Since the day we started using Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service MDR, there has not been a single incident."
"I've never had to use their technical support, so that just shows how good the product is."
"Ubuntu is quite flexible."
"The most valuable feature is that it's developer-friendly and easily accessible. Like any other Linux operating system, you have access to open sources, all the necessary tooling, and anything that helps developers do their work. I'm no Linux guru, but Ubuntu offers packages that I find easy to use. There are other options for people who are very skilled with Linux, but this solution has the perfect balance of having enough technical requirements to meet your needs while still being usable. It doesn't require you to be so technically proficient that you need to recompile kernels or anything like that. It's a Linux operating system for normal people."
"The security is very good."
"Ubuntu is good for machine learning. It's also a good option for any type of application, like multimedia and movies."
"The solution provides good security."
"You can scale the solution quite well."
"There are several manuals online that are free and available to help you."
 

Cons

"Unfortunately, Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service doesn't provide that kind of visibility into what software or tools are installed on a particular system."
"An easier to configure firewall would be a good add-on."
"Could be even more light weight than it currently is."
"Similar to Windows 10, I would like the ability to manage it on Azure or integrate it with Azure."
"On the desktop edition, we'd like more themes."
"The product must provide integrated security solutions."
"I don't think I would recommend Ubuntu for anyone working in an enterprise environment."
"When you talk of some of the flexibility, like you want to install from scratch, Windows is more user-friendly compared to Linux."
"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly, you need to know how to use the command-line interface which you might not understand."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We do not have any support agreements with Ubuntu, so we are using the free and open source version."
"On a personal level, I'm using the free version."
"It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
"There is not a license needed for the solution. You only have to pay for technical support."
"The solution is free."
"This solution is free."
"Ubuntu Linux is more affordable than its competitors."
"Ubuntu Linux is an open-source product that is free to use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
45%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Insurance Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business85
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise52
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
One feature which we would like to have in the product is the inventory. For example, if I have the agent installed on each machine and server, why can't we fetch the inventory details from the con...
What is your primary use case for Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service product name is MDR, and we started using it from last year only. It has been one year now.
What advice do you have for others considering Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
The enhanced threat hunting and forensics provided by Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service have significantly helped my organization address cyberattacks. Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service takes care ...
Which would you choose - Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux?
Ubunto Linux is a complete Linux operating system that is freely available with both community and professional support. This solution is suitable for both desktop and server use. It has a very app...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubuntu Linux?
My experience with the pricing for Ubuntu Linux is that I always use the free version, so I never paid for any installations or support.
What needs improvement with Ubuntu Linux?
I was thinking that Ubuntu Linux and Windows would work on the same machine. With Windows 11, they came together, so it is a good thing. On the GUI, when I use SSH or PuTTY or what is called a cons...
 

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Sample Customers

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Samsung, eBay, AT&T, Walmart, Cisco, Time Warner Cable, Bloomberg, Best Buy, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, Ericsson, Orange, Wells Fargo