Sophos Email vs Vade for M365 comparison

Sophos and Vade Security are both solutions in the Office 365 Protection category. Sophos is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Vade Security is ranked #10. Sophos holds a 10.5% mindshare in OP, compared to Vade Security’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution.

Sophos Email

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96% willing to recommend

Vade for M365

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0% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Sophos Email and Vade for M365 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos Email

Ranking in Email Security

10th

Ranking in Office 365 Protection

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Vade for M365

Ranking in Email Security

40th

Ranking in Office 365 Protection

10th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Office 365 Protection category, the mindshare of Sophos Email is 10.5%, down from 19.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vade for M365 is 4.0%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Bruno Rolland

Commercial Director at DC Communication (DCC)

A stable tool capable of detecting malware while focusing on anti-phishing to protect its users

I don't see ISO 27001 in the solution. While working on the solution, sometimes a customer needs to have a conformity level of SOC 1 or SOC 2 or some other conformity level. I did not see the aforementioned conformity levels added to the solution. Concerning a bank, data can be confidential, and when a bank needs to transfer such data, it has to be specific to a certain level of conformity, which I did not see in the product. Vade needs to incorporate the aforementioned aspects to improve their solution.

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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

"I found the user interface friendly."

"Sophos Email offers encryption and malware protection, provides visibility into emails, has 99% accuracy in catching spam, enhances organizational safety, integrates with various vendors like Microsoft, is deployable with any email service, prevents data loss, features authentication rules, synchronizes with Active Directory and Azure, and includes a self-service portal. The product is very flexible."

"I rate Sophos Email nine point five."

"The anti-spam functionality of Sophos Email is good."

"The best thing about it is the logs."

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

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

"The feature of Sophos Email that we find most effective for detecting suspicious emails is primarily based on their signatures."

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"It is a stable solution...My company has no worries about the deployment phase of Vade for Office 365."

Cons

"The product could include all the essential features and capabilities, similar to the on-premise, server-based version."

"The tool has some performance issues and bugs, making it an area where improvements are required."

"Lacks visibility into spam emails."

"The solution's technical support is slow and unresponsive. You need to book time in order to get support."

"The tool’s stability should be improved."

"Their technical support is slow to respond."

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

"The tool's integration becomes an issue when the internet connection is weak."

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"Concerning a bank, data can be confidential, and when a bank needs to transfer such data, it has to be specific to a certain level of conformity, which I did not see in the product."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is cheaper compared to other solutions."

"The pricing could improve by having additional discounts. For example, when customers buy have more than 50 or more users, there should be additional discounts."

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

"It falls somewhere in the middle—it's not excessively expensive nor very cheap."

"Licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"Sophos Email is a little expensive for us, but it's necessary. We have a subscription and renew it every three years."

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

"The tool's pricing is medium."

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"Vade for Office 365 is a solution offered at competitive prices in the market...Payment has to be made for the whole bundle of Vade products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about Vade for M365?

It is a stable solution...My company has no worries about the deployment phase of Vade for Office 365.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Vade for M365?

Vade for Office 365 is a solution offered at competitive prices in the market. The price for the solution is around 25 per year for a single user. There are no separate payments to be made to avail...

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What needs improvement with Vade for M365?

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Also Known As

Sophos Email Security

Vade for Office 365, Vade Secure Office 365

Overview

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

Vade for M365 is powered by a collaborative AI engine that continuously learns from an alliance of more than 1.4 billion protected mailboxes, millions of daily user reports, and a team of cybersecurity analysts. Combining AI-powered email security and integrated features that are made for MSPs, you’ll save time, reduce admin workload, and get more ROI from cybersecurity.

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Sample Customers

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

HTG 360, Weida IT Solutions, KVC Health Systems

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