Sophos Intercept X vs ESET PROTECT
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software. Last verified July 4, 2026.
The short answer
Sophos Intercept X ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #8) for IT and security leaders. Strong anti-ransomware with a managed 24/7 option.
At a glance
| Sophos Intercept X | ESET PROTECT | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software | #8 / Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best for mid-market with managed option | Best for light footprint and flexible hosting |
| Pricing | $$ (roughly $40 to $90 per endpoint per year) | $$ (roughly $40 to $85 per endpoint per year) |
| HQ | Abingdon, UK | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Founded | 1985 | 1992 |
Sophos Intercept X
Strong anti-ransomware with a managed 24/7 option.
www.sophos.com/en-us/products/endpoint-antivirusESET PROTECT
One of the lightest agents with flexible hosting.
www.eset.com/us/business/protect-platform/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.