Sophos XGS is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It combines next-generation firewall capabilities with advanced threat protection, web filtering, and application control.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Sophos XGS | 2.4% |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 20.4% |
| OPNsense | 11.0% |
| Other | 66.2% |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiGate | 4.2 | 20.4% | 92% | 574 interviewsAdd to research |
| Netgate pfSense | 4.3 | 10.8% | 93% | 217 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 54 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 8 |
| Large Enterprise | 15 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 357 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 165 |
| Large Enterprise | 305 |
XGS has powerful deep learning technology and can detect and block even the most sophisticated malware and ransomware attacks. It also offers granular control over web access, allowing organizations to enforce policies and prevent access to malicious or inappropriate websites. Additionally, XGS provides application control features, enabling organizations to manage and prioritize network traffic based on specific applications or user groups.
With its intuitive management interface and centralized reporting, XGS offers easy deployment and monitoring of network security.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| IT Manager at Bavaria Egypt S.A.E. | 5.0 | I use Sophos XGS primarily for firewall, web, and mail filtering, finding it more user-friendly than FortiGate. However, its poor reporting system and rising costs are problematic. Despite testing FortiGate and SonicWall, I chose Sophos for its ease of deployment. |
| it managar at rise tech | 5.0 | I use Sophos XGS for network protection, valuing its intrusion prevention and AI-driven tools. Despite needing improvement in speed, synchronization, and bandwidth, it reduces costs. The user-friendly console and excellent support made it preferable over competitors. |
| Director at WAJDA GROUP | 3.5 | As a Sophos partner, I value their EDR and XDR features for enhancing network security, though there's room for improvement in their marketing, partner engagement, and support response time. We also consider Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point when pitching. |
| Assistant Manager - IT at PDS Limited | 4.5 | I use the Sophos XG series firewall, appreciating its centralized management and affordability compared to Fortinet. However, it lacks some user-friendly features like right-click options. Before Sophos, I used Cisco ASA and Fortinet firewalls. |
| Information Technology Security Analyst at Super Secure | 4.0 | I use Sophos XGS primarily for network security due to its cost-effectiveness compared to Fortinet. It offers valuable features like a centralized management system and integrated IDS but needs hardware stability improvements. Overall, it's a justified investment. |
| CEO at Tawassul Technology | 4.0 | As a partner, I recommend Sophos XGS to medium businesses due to its simple UI. However, improvements are needed in IPsec VPN setup, marketing strategy, and pricing. Many clients choose Fortinet first due to its strong marketing. |
| Ag Systems & Networks Head at UNBS | 4.0 | I've used Sophos XGS since 2018 mainly as a perimeter firewall; it's easy to set up, stable, with strong web filtering and email protection, though I wish it offered better visibility into threats. |
| Director Technical Services at TechnoBIZ | 4.5 | I use Sophos XGS for its excellent channel support and competitive pricing, particularly for high availability and email services. It offers strong reporting and threat detection but creating NAT rules became complex after version 18.5. |
