Sophos Intercept X vs Trellix Endpoint Security

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 #9) for IT and security leaders. Strong anti-ransomware with a managed 24/7 option.

At a glance

Sophos Intercept XTrellix Endpoint Security
Top 11 rank#5 / Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software#9 / Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.88.2
Best forBest for mid-market with managed optionBest for large existing McAfee estates
Pricing$$ (roughly $40 to $90 per endpoint per year)$$ (custom, per-endpoint enterprise pricing)
HQAbingdon, UKSan Jose, USA
Founded19852022

Sophos Intercept X

Strong anti-ransomware with a managed 24/7 option.

www.sophos.com/en-us/products/endpoint-antivirus

See full entry in Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software

Trellix Endpoint Security

Mature McAfee and FireEye platform for large estates.

www.trellix.com/products/endpoint-security/

See full entry in Top 11 Endpoint Protection Software

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