Sophos vs ESET
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Sophos ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #6) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. A comprehensive, synchronized system where security products share intelligence for better defense.
At a glance
| Sophos | ESET | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #6 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best unified security platform | Best for low resource usage |
| Pricing | $$$ ($40 to $80/endpoint/year) | $$ ($30 to $60/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Abingdon, UK | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Founded | 1985 | 1992 |
Sophos
A comprehensive, synchronized system where security products share intelligence for better defense.
www.sophos.com/en-us/products/endpoint-antivirusSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
ESET
Highly effective security with a famously lightweight agent, ideal for older hardware.
www.eset.com/us/business/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
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