Sophos vs Trend Micro
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 #5) 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 | Trend Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business | #5 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Best unified security platform | Best for set-and-forget reliability |
| Pricing | $$$ ($40 to $80/endpoint/year) | $$ ($35 to $70/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Abingdon, UK | Tokyo, Japan |
| Founded | 1985 | 1988 |
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
Trend Micro
Robust, multi-layered protection that's simple to deploy and requires minimal administration.
www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/security-suite/worry-free.htmlSee 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.