Sophos Endpoint vs WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection comparison

Sophos Endpoint vs. WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos Endpoint

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

30th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WithSecure Elements Endpoin...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

43rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Sophos Endpoint is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sophos EPP Suite	1.1%
WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection	1.0%
Other	97.9%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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Sabbir Ahmed

Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd

Experience significant threat prevention advancements with user-friendly deployment

The feature is called relay server, and some people refer to it as a cache server. The Sophos EPP Suite is scalable. Some customers in banks typically have 5,000 to 7,000 users. One customer started with 1,000 users and has now extended to 4,000 users. Some customers are using up to 8,000 users without any issues. Regarding AI elements in the Sophos EPP Suite, firewalls have already introduced AI features. They have integrated AI models similar to ChatGPT in firewalls. These AI features should be introduced in endpoint XDR as well. Key features for comprehensive detection and prevention include advanced threat prevention, ransomware protections, exploit prevention, and AI-powered detections. Extended visibility and data analysis include cross-product data correlations. They have a data lake, live discover, and threat graphs. They also offer AI case summary and AI common analysis, accessible from Sophos Central, which is the management portal for Sophos XDR. Sophos Central serves as one central management portal for managing firewalls, endpoint, Sophos encryption, and mobile device management solutions. This centralized management is particularly appealing to customers.

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Mark Feldman

IT-Manager at MKF-Schimanski-ERGIS GmbH

Central console streamlines patch monitoring and device management effortlessly

WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection is good and easy to set up. I provide an installation file for every client through my domain controller and GPO, and it works properly. We have faced no incidents with viruses or network breaches, and it's easy to monitor patches. I can use remote desktop from the central console. The solution also saves my time because, being the only one handling it, I can monitor all devices easily.

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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

"With the reseller management, I can manage multiple clients without having to log in to each client."

"The solution is useful for security purposes."

"The most valuable feature is endpoint detection and response."

"Sophos EPP Suite stands out with its user-friendly dashboard and strong web filtering features for enhanced online security."

"Web filtering helps provide protection by allowing me to block unwanted and unauthorized websites from Sophos EPP Suite, which helps prevent unauthorized intrusion, thus keeping our organization servers secure."

"I never face any issues with stability with the Sophos EPP Suite."

"It's easy to deploy."

"The solution is easy to set up."

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"WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection is good and easy to set up."

"F-Secure is useful for keeping user machines up-to-date by pushing out security and critical updates."

"We use the product for detecting network vulnerabilities and for software update purposes."

"On the cloud management page, the solution scales up very highly."

"There is a layer of security to prevent a malicious agent (malware) from interrupting or stopping services, deleting or modifying registry entries or even stopping the antivirus from acting, ensuring that there will be no interruption of protection."

"Both incoming and outgoing traffic is protected."

"The most valuable features of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection are the clear useful portal and overall company protection."

"The notifications and patch management features are valuable."

Cons

"Configuring notifications is lagging a bit behind the curve as the product should be able to direct exactly where any notification type is sent."

"The solution could be improved in terms of the performance of the appliances. Sometimes the appliances in the market can be quite large. Additionally, in comparison to other appliances, such as FortiGate, Cisco Firepower, or ASA, it could be improved in terms of package processing or traffic handling."

"Sophos EPP Suite demands significant resources just to operate. For example, it takes up more than 50% of the resources on our laptop to run it. So, even if we buy a laptop i7 and use 50% resources for Sophos, it will cost us more because every computer needs energy. I don't know why or what the exact problem is."

"In my country, having an on-premises deployment model is preferred. In this part of the world, on-premises is still the way many companies want to go. Therefore, they should supply some sort of option that allows for that reality."

"The solution’s performance could be improved for the end-users."

"The only drawback is that it requires a little more system configuration."

"The automation side of the setup is a pain. I have to run the installers manually."

"We require a fast response from Sophos, but currently, in the last three to four months, it has become lengthy; the support has become lengthy."

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"Resource consumption is suboptimal and could be improved."

"There is no technical support available in the Middle East."

"I would like the part of Hash Analysis by external sources to be improved."

"The solution could improve by having more real-time responses. For example, when a license gets removed from a computer it does not update the records of the change. Additionally, when I installed Microsoft Windows Defender I was not able to send licenses through email to our tenants. The integration with other solutions could improve."

"One problem is that the solution takes too much RAM from the client."

"There could be a dedicated security partner with essential knowledge."

"The program and cloud service management is in English. It's not a problem for me, however, it might be for users who don't speak English or use it regularly."

"But the biggest one for us is patch management because this has been our top priority when looking at alternatives. Every solution needs to have patch management, if that's possible. It would cut costs on our side if that feature were included, so we don't need to pay for two separate pieces of software."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are on an annual license to use the solution."

"Pricing and licensing are good and affordable."

"It may be possible to negotiate licensing cost based on volume."

"The solution is expensive."

"Price-wise, it is cheap. We need to pay 1,500 to 2,000 INR per user...On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing a three out of ten."

"The solution for an enterprise license costs around 13 million Philippine pesos."

"The solution's cost is reasonable."

"From my perspective, it is not the most expensive, it is aligned with the market."

More Sophos Endpoint pricing and cost advice

"The price is comparable."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee of about €20 per computer."

"The product has average pricing."

"If you purchase licenses in bulk the price of the licenses can decrease."

"The cost of the solution depends on the size of the company and where the licenses are being ordered from."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Educational Organization

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

Comms Service Provider

23%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	14

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sophos EPP Suite?

Sophos EPP Suite is a powerful antivirus.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos EPP Suite?

The price of Sophos EPP Suite is reasonable.

What needs improvement with Sophos EPP Suite?

To make Sophos EPP Suite better, some features could be added, but currently, whatever I require is available, and the interface is good. I think there should be templates in place so I do not have...

What do you like most about F-Secure Protection Service for Business?

The notifications and patch management features are valuable.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F-Secure Protection Service for Business?

The pricing is scalable. We can purchase more licenses if needed. It's a more cost-effective solution compared to Darktrace, which requires a special device purchase.

What needs improvement with F-Secure Protection Service for Business?

One problem is that the solution takes too much RAM from the client. It would help if it used less RAM in future versions.

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Also Known As

EPP Suite

F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection, F-Secure Protection Service for Business

Overview

Sophos Endpoint offers centralized management, AI-powered detection, and comprehensive threat prevention. It is designed for antivirus, ransomware defense, and threat management across sectors like education, healthcare, and finance. Its benefits include synchronized security, simple deployment, and a user-friendly interface.

Sophos Endpoint provides multiple functionalities to protect networks, devices, and applications. It emphasizes advanced threat prevention and AI-powered detections, enhancing protection against malware and ransomware. Combining web filtering, machine learning, and data loss prevention ensures a secure environment, while integration with other Sophos tools allows for streamlined security management. Sophos Endpoint addresses the need for efficient protection with lightweight operations, synchronized security between endpoints and firewalls, and notable ease of deployment. Resource management is a key focus, alongside improving antivirus detection and systems integration. Price competitiveness and expanded support for macOS are also priorities.

What are some key features of Sophos Endpoint?

Centralized Management: Simplifies IT administration with a single console.
Advanced Threat Prevention: Protects against complex cyber threats.
AI-powered Detections: Uses machine learning to identify new threats.
Ransomware Protection: Shields systems from ransomware attacks.
Data Loss Prevention: Prevents unauthorized data transfer.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Effective Malware Protection: Ensures robust security against various threats.
Ease of Use: Provides a user-friendly experience for seamless navigation.
Lightweight Operations: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Synchronized Security: Enhances security with coordination between endpoints and firewalls.
Simple Deployment: Facilitates quick and easy setup.

In the education, healthcare, and finance sectors, Sophos Endpoint is utilized to ensure secure IT infrastructure. It supports initiatives in digital safety and compliance with integration capabilities for web filtering, firewall, and VPN security. Organizations benefit from mobile device management and disk encryption to safeguard sensitive information effectively.

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WithSecure (formerly F-Secure) Elements Endpoint Protection is cloud-native, AI-powered endpoint protection that you can deploy instantly from your browser and manage easily from a single console. It integrates across all your endpoints, keeping your organization fenced in from attacks. WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection is a module of the Elements cyber security platform. The cloud-based platform provides effective protection against ransomware and advanced attacks. Elements brings together vulnerability management, automated patch management, dynamic threat intelligence and continuous behavioral analytics. Use individual solutions for specific needs or combine them all seamlessly for maximum defense.

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