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SentinelOne vs Sophos Intercept X

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Autonomous endpoint protection (EDR/XDR).

Next-gen endpoint protection with EDR/XDR

The verdict

Both SentinelOne and Sophos Intercept X are credible antivirus tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose SentinelOne if you want a higher overall rating (4.7/5). Autonomous endpoint protection (EDR/XDR).

Choose Sophos Intercept X if you'd rather have broader platform coverage. Next-gen endpoint protection with EDR/XDR

SentinelOne vs Sophos Intercept X: side by side

DimensionSentinelOneSophos Intercept X
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forEnterpriseSmb, Enterprise, Msp
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxWindows, Mac, Linux, Ios, AndroidWinner
Rating4.7/5Winner4.5/5

SentinelOne key facts

Vendor
SentinelOne
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Best for
Enterprise
Editor rating
4.7 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA, USA

Sophos Intercept X key facts

Vendor
Sophos
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux, Ios, Android
Best for
Smb, Enterprise, Msp
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Abingdon, UK

Frequently asked questions

Is SentinelOne better than Sophos Intercept X?

Neither is universally better — SentinelOne edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is SentinelOne or Sophos Intercept X cheaper?

SentinelOne is the more affordable of the two to get started, at custom. SentinelOne starts at custom; Sophos Intercept X starts at custom.

Can SentinelOne replace Sophos Intercept X?

Yes for most teams — both are antivirus tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.