Microsoft Defender vs Sophos EDR: side-by-side comparison (2026)
Microsoft Defender is a commercial endpoint protection platform solution by Microsoft. Sophos EDR is a commercial endpoint detection and response solution by Sophos. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Sophos EDR
Best for: Mid-sized teams wanting one cloud console
It earns its place because detection and response come in the same agent as prevention, so teams that already run Sophos Endpoint can turn on EDR from the Sophos console without a new agent. That suits teams that want one console for endpoints and other Sophos products. Only one integration is listed, so check how it will feed your SIEM if you run one.
From Best Endpoint Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Security app for individuals/families protecting devices from online threats
Endpoint detection and response that finds and stops human-led attacks.
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Microsoft Defender
Sophos EDR
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Endpoint Protection Platform
Endpoint Detection and Response
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Cloud
Hybrid
Company size fit
Startup
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Microsoft
Sophos
Use cases and capabilities
Ransomware Prevention
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
1 integration listed
1 integration listed
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