Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations is a commercial endpoint detection and response solution by Kaspersky. Sophos EDR is a commercial endpoint detection and response solution by Sophos. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Teams already running Sophos Endpoint
It belongs here for teams that already run Sophos Endpoint, because EDR turns on from the same console without a new agent. It fits teams of any size that want AI help ranking and summing up detections. You can also run it with Microsoft Defender as the protection agent, which helps if you are moving between the two.
From Best EDR Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Entry-level EDR & endpoint protection for SMBs against ransomware & malware.
Endpoint detection and response that finds and stops human-led attacks.
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Sophos EDR fits if you are an enterprise.
Common questions when comparing Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations vs Sophos EDR for endpoint detection and response.
Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations: Entry-level EDR & endpoint protection for SMBs against ransomware & malware, built by Kaspersky.
Sophos EDR: Endpoint detection and response that finds and stops human-led attacks, built by Sophos.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations is made by Kaspersky. Sophos EDR is made by Sophos. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations and Sophos EDR are both Endpoint Detection and Response products, and both cover Ransomware Prevention. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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