OpenText Core Endpoint Protection​ vs Sophos EPP Suite comparison

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection vs. Sophos EPP Suite

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Core Endpoint Prot...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

41st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

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No ranking in other categories

Sophos EPP Suite

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

20th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is 0.7%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos EPP Suite is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

Urs Schuerch

Information Technology Engineer at Ingenias AG

A tool that offers good UI and documentation

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection had sent me a physical installation medium, which was very easy to obtain and deploy. It was also easy to configure, and it had a nice UI. I didn't have any problems with the product. I think that Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is very transparent about the pricing models offered to users. The tool also maintains transparency about the features and specifications. Previously, when I compared the two products with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I saw that with Trend Micro, it is very difficult to transparently find out what it offers and how much it charges for it.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The traffic security monitoring, traffic application access feature called the agent, the main feature which is the endpoint security feature are the ones I found valuable. And it also had the in branch security in kind of SD WAN, good three hundred and sixty protection. It is specific and there is ease of deployment also present."

"Speed"

"Auto-Remediation"

"The initial setup is not complex at all. It's very straightforward."

"I rate the initial setup phase a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy."

"It is an easy-to-use and easy-to-configure product."

"I haven't observed any of the instabilities in the solution. It is a stable solution."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is very scalable."

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"The most valuable features of Sophos EPP Suite are the synchronized threat and ransomware protection."

"The most valuable feature of Sophos EPP Suite is the accounting and reporting services are good and professional. The business features of the solution are very useful, such as the reporting page for clients. It provides a clear understanding of usage, including how much traffic has been used and how much is remaining. Additionally, it's user-friendly and easy to understand. Overall, the solution is good, useful, and has a helpful user interface."

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

"The anti-malware and web filtering are the solutions most valuable aspects."

"The product’s ease of deployment is its best feature."

"It is doing its job. We use it for standard antivirus purposes and for making sure that people aren't downloading infected attachments. Because we use the cloud version, it is easy to maintain. We don't have to do anything to really maintain it. It gets updated automatically."

"The solution is easy to set up."

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

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Cons

"An updated UI would be nice, but is not hardly used."

"There needs to be more advanced analytics. It would make it a more powerful antivirus solution within the marketplace."

"I'm not happy with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, for only one reason. It seems that it slows down my interface when I'm doing programming in Microsoft Access, tremendously."

"Unified threat management (UTM) integration."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to focus on how they can widen their area of scope by not just being an antivirus tool anymore. The shortcoming in the customization area of the tool needs improvement."

"I did notice that my OS slowed down, but I don't know if that's due to Webroot."

"It doesn't do anything proactive. The virus has to hit the machine before it detects it."

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"The product's resource utilization is a concern, especially regarding memory usage on systems with older specifications such as lower memory and less powerful processors."

"The solution could improve on the resource management, it is a bit heavy on the resources."

"Sometimes there are issues with the antivirus back logs."

"In terms of improvement, the main challenge is setting up VPN connections."

"The product should improve support and provide more scalable clustering."

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

"I would like to have more logging features to help more deeply analyze traffic."

"We use cloud services quite a bit. Therefore, I would like to see integration with other security tools besides endpoint so that I'm not managing different tools separately. I would prefer to have a single security solution for my laptop and for managing other security things like passwords."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is relatively cheap."

"If you purchase for clients, then you are the managing billing entity. It's better to either get a monthly subscription check from your clients, or to prepay for the year (so as to not keep cash in reserve to pay the bill each month) IMHO."

"Get a trial, then a multi-year license."

"I can't recall the exact pricing, but I believe there is a monthly fee of $20-30 per user."

"We evaluate other options using multiple choices, best value, management and functionality."

"From a pricing standpoint, I would rate it a four out of five."

"The solution is very cost-effective."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is not too expensive. My licenses cost me between $300 and $400. It is really good price wise."

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"The pricing is reasonable."

"Willing to discount when you are switching from another product. Upgrading services will end up costing more, as expected."

"There are licenses to use this solution and we are on a three-year license."

"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."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"When compared to Fortinet, the renewal and subscription is quite expensive."

"The solution is expensive."

"Pricing could always be lower. It costs around $120 per seat per year."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Real Estate/Law Firm

13%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

I haven't observed any of the instabilities in the solution. It is a stable solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is probably on the cheaper side, so I would rate their pricing a one or a two out of ten.

What needs improvement with Webroot Business Endpoint Protection?

Webroot Business Endpoint Protection needs to improve its ability to detect threats. It does not do what it's advertised to do. Real-time threat detection also doesn't work as it should.

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?

For Bangladesh, the price of the Sophos EPP Suite is reasonable. We recently won a deal when compared with CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Palo Alto, and Checkpoint. The deal was won based purely on comm...

What needs improvement with Sophos EPP Suite?

The Sophos EPP Suite should work on key areas, especially in data management, specifically the data retention part. The data lake storage has certain limits. Users have noted that daily upload limi...

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Also Known As

Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection

EPP Suite

Overview

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection offers cloud-managed endpoint security with AI integration, providing real-time protection and lightweight performance. It ensures low system impact, seamless cloud integration, and cost-effective security solutions for various devices.

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is a comprehensive endpoint security platform utilized by managed-service providers for antivirus and firewall functionality across servers, workstations, and mobile devices. It employs AI for robust threat detection, integrating with cloud applications for real-time updates. Multi-layered security features include malware protection, network defense, and DNS protection. Although connectivity and threat reporting need improvement, this platform extensively supports remote device management and integrates efficiently with Active Directory policies.

What are the key features of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Cloud Management: Centralized admin console for easy oversight
AI Integration: Enhanced threat detection capabilities
Lightweight Performance: Minimal impact on system resources
Real-time Threat Database: Constant updates for effective protection
Web Control Interface: Monitors and controls web traffic

What benefits are associated with OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Ease of Setup and Maintenance: Facilitates quick deployment and upkeep
Seamless Cloud Integration: Simplifies scalability and operation
Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing with comprehensive features
Mobile Security Capabilities: Supports remote device management

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection finds application in industries requiring stringent data protection and peace of mind over device security. Managed-service providers implement this for comprehensive antivirus and firewall features, safeguarding multi-device networks. It is particularly useful for DNS protection and integrating with Active Directory policies, enabling secure yet flexible operations across sectors.

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OpenText Core Endpoint Protection vs. Sophos EPP Suite