Sophos vs Huntress
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 #11) 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 | Huntress | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #11 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best unified security platform | Best managed security service |
| Pricing | $$$ ($40 to $80/endpoint/year) | $$ ($40 to $90/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Abingdon, UK | Ellicott City, USA |
| Founded | 1985 | 2015 |
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
Huntress
A managed service with human experts who actively hunt for threats automated tools miss.
www.huntress.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.