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Sophos SafeGuard vs ZENworks Suite comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
ZENworks Suite
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
11th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 8.9%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ZENworks Suite is 3.1%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos SafeGuard8.9%
ZENworks Suite3.1%
Other88.0%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

OA
Head of IT at a tech company with 201-500 employees
Integrated security features ensure seamless protection and inspire long-term trust
The reason why I went for Sophos SafeGuard is that it's got every function that I would need for an antivirus or system protection, and another thing that Sophos has done that makes it even more important for me is the synchronized security. There is a policy on my firewall that restricts any system that synchronizes with the endpoint working on all my servers and workstations, and if any system is found to be infected, because it synchronizes with the firewall, the rules drop the packet and alert the IT administrator. Until that system is checked and cleaned, there is no internet access for that system, which alone is a game changer for me. Those developers at Sophos are very innovative, and I don't think they need to improve anything because they are thousands of steps ahead. Before I can think of any feature that should be added, it's already there, and all I get is just a notification that this feature is available, to give it a try and let them know if it is something I want to add. You must understand that every feature comes with a price, not for free. The more features I add, the additions are based on the need; if it's not needed, I am not going to add them.
reviewer1173039 - PeerSpot reviewer
network engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Greta for remote control and management with good performance
I'm not on the most current version, however, I know one area that I didn't get into that I kind of wanted to is to have a mobile device management tool. My understanding is it's improved a lot from the version I have. It may be a feature that is already available. Other than that, it really does everything I need it to do, and don't have any complaints.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall, Sophos is a great product."
"SafeGuard's best feature is its stability."
"Sophos SafeGuard offers one of the best VPNs I've seen, and the solution is very good in terms of securities because all information is protected and encrypted with very good anti-viral applications."
"Sophos satisfies a large number of requirements and gives you unified security."
"Sophos SafeGuard is very easy to implement, and the connection for remote users is beneficial."
"It's easy to use; you have to pay extra for additional features, but the basic product is fantastic and will be a good solution for you, depending on your requirements."
"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."
"The solution offers very good performance and the user interface is simple, which makes it very easy to use."
"The stability is good."
"It's allowed us to manage a couple of hundred PCs with just one person - me."
"The setup is pretty straightforward."
 

Cons

"The only drawback I see with Sophos SafeGuard is that it lacks a SASE solution, which is a separate product that Sophos does not currently have."
"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."
"The product's initial setup process could be easier to understand for new users."
"The Office 360 integration could be improved."
"The product's next release could have integration features with different internal and external systems. Sometimes, it doesn't work with Azure."
"The recovery process could be improved."
"Technical support isn't so good; it needs to be improved."
"Once you lock a server, you won't be able to install or put something on that particular server, but on the PC or machines, the lockdown feature is not there, and it is a query our company raised when we had to provide details for Sophos' review."
"I'm not on the most current version, however, I know one area that I didn't get into that I kind of wanted to is to have a mobile device management tool. My understanding is it's improved a lot from the version I have. It may be a feature that is already available."
"If they could introduce it on the cloud, it would be ideal."
"They used to be really good, however, lately, not so much. The quality of support has dropped."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I don't think they have anything to add except that maybe they should do their research to see if there are new additions needed. Everything seems very straightforward.
What is your primary use case for Sophos SafeGuard?
I use Sophos SafeGuard for both end user workstation as well as servers.
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Also Known As

SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
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