SonicWall Email Security vs Sophos Email comparison

SonicWall and Sophos are both solutions in the Email Security category. SonicWall is ranked #30 with an average rating of 7.7, while Sophos is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.6. SonicWall holds a 0.6% mindshare in Email Security, compared to Sophos’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of SonicWall users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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88% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

SonicWall Email Security and Sophos Email are competing products in the business email protection category. Sophos Email has the upper hand due to its superior features which justify its higher investment.

Features: SonicWall Email Security offers advanced threat protection, anti-phishing, and comprehensive reporting. Sophos Email includes robust threat intelligence, AI-based threat detection, and seamless integration with existing security systems.

Room for Improvement: SonicWall Email Security could enhance its AI-driven capabilities and integration options. It also has a limited ability to block attachments by extension type. Sophos Email can improve its false positive rates and reporting features, and improve its signature-based detection.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonicWall Email Security supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid models, with responsive customer service. Sophos Email provides streamlined deployment via its cloud-native platform and offers reliable support.

Pricing and ROI: SonicWall Email Security offers lower upfront costs, delivering good ROI with cost-effective solutions. Sophos Email, despite higher setup costs, provides substantial ROI due to advanced features and long-term security benefits.

To learn more, read our detailed SonicWall Email Security vs. Sophos Email Report (Updated: February 2026).

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SonicWall Email Security vs. Sophos Email

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SonicWall Email Security

Ranking in Email Security

30th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sophos Email

Ranking in Email Security

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Office 365 Protection (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of SonicWall Email Security is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Email is 2.0%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sophos Email	2.0%
SonicWall Email Security	0.6%
Other	97.4%

Email Security

Featured Reviews

Swapnil Kulkarni

System Administrator at Ador Powertron Ltd.

Has consistently supported security needs for mid-sized teams with affordable deployment

I do not work with Cloud Secure Edge, CSE, or SMA apart from SonicWall NSA. I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security. The customizable policy configuration does not help to tailor email security overall because our systems are not integrated with SonicWall Email Security. We are not using reporting and analytics because it requires completely different software. While all required features are available in SonicWall Email Security for SMBs and startups, we lack analytics features. They provide an option to purchase a complete separate product for analytics, but despite initially having purchased the paper license, due to technical limitations or changes, we cannot use that product. Now they require additional fees to access the analytics feature.

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Kalyan Chowdhury

Founder at Computech infosysetm

Stronger email and mobile security has protected users from ransomware and simplified management

Price is obviously a challenging part, and I think it is the biggest problem we have suffered from over the last two or three years due to a 7 to 8% hike per year, twice a year, which is why we have some renewals on Sophos Email, Sophos XDR, EDR, and the firewall, but due to price hike, they are unable to renew it. The price is going to be very high. It would be better if Sophos can provide a more flexible pricing model for different types of businesses. Price could be lower. The main competitor for Sophos in the market is Palo Alto, which has reduced their price by more than 35 to 40%, making it a very challenging part to sell this product. Palo Alto provides the same functionality for email security, which adds to the challenge because the price is going very high.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product is easy to manage in terms of configurations."

"The most valuable features are the anti-spam, anti-phishing, anti-virus, and anti-spoofing."

"Setup was easy. It took about 30 minutes."

"The most valuable feature is that it protects from spam."

"The anti-spam aspect of the solution is its most valuable feature."

"Beside a few issues with specificity in the email protection controls, this product is very good at handling email security."

"There are no wasted extras and the interface is really simple."

"It is a very scalable solution."

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"Sophos Email provides both inbound and outbound filtering."

"The most valuable feature of Sophos Email is the sandbox. We're able to scan the file, isolate it, and look at it before it is delivered. It is highly effective."

"The solution's identity proxy feature is very good and reliable."

"I cannot guarantee any email by its name. It can be spam. Sophos Email helps to double-check whether an email is spam or not. It has a dashboard which gives an overview of the alerts."

"The filtering capabilities are precious and far superior to others I've used. It's intuitive in what it pushes to quarantine, and users can quickly review, free, or delete items without needing an administrator, making it ideal for a multi-user environment."

"I find the comprehensive features of Sophos Email most valuable."

"The speed and stability were fine."

"The most significant aspect is the response filtering concerning attachments and links."

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Cons

"The pricing could be improved."

"The technical support from the company is not always very good at solving issues, but they offer access to a good community of users where problems are easily solved."

"I am not satisfied with phishing protection, as it falls completely under the email domain security."

"They need well-trained partners in Nigeria."

"SonicWall Email Security could improve by making the file blocking and the release feature easier to use"

"The platform's control panel needs enhancement."

"There could be definition updates included in the subscription."

"The pricing could be improved."

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"Price is obviously a challenging part, and I think it is the biggest problem we have suffered from over the last two or three years due to a 7 to 8% hike per year, twice a year, which is why we have some renewals on Sophos Email, Sophos XDR, EDR, and the firewall, but due to price hike, they are unable to renew it."

"The security of the solution could improve."

"The main drawback is regarding the technical support."

"The product could include all the essential features and capabilities, similar to the on-premise, server-based version."

"Enhancing rule creation and customization features would provide users with greater control over their email security settings."

"The tool’s stability should be improved."

"Servicing and support are areas with shortcomings where the solution needs to improve."

"The solution should be able to support the cloud environment."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform offers a yearly license."

"Our customers purchase the solution's yearly license."

"We have a two-year license subscription and the price is very high."

"I rate the application’s pricing a five out of ten."

"The cost is cheaper than Sophos. I would rate it as five out of ten."

"When compared with Cisco, it is very well priced. Cisco is very expensive."

"The overall price of SonicWall Email Security should be reduced and there should be an option to purchase one or two licenses more instead of their current policy of bulk increases only. There should be more flexibility in the licensing model. Each license cost approximately $33 annually."

"Sophos Email is neither cheap nor expensive."

"It is an expensive solution. On a scale of one to ten, where one is low price, and ten is high price, I rate the pricing a seven."

"Sophos Email is priced lower than its competitors."

"I rate the price of Sophos Email a four out of five."

"The pricing is quite reasonable, with a fixed cost and no additional charges."

"The product is cheaper compared to other solutions."

"The pricing could improve by having additional discounts. For example, when customers buy have more than 50 or more users, there should be additional discounts."

"We use exchange licenses, for which we get immediate support from Sophos."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Marketing Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall Email Security?

The solution is affordable.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall Email Security?

Policy deployment could be time consuming and represents an area for improvement in SonicWall Email Security.

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What is your primary use case for SonicWall Email Security?

SonicWall Email Security was used for security purposes, which aligns with the product's core function.

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What do you like most about Sophos Email?

The solution's identity proxy feature is very good and reliable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Email?

Regarding Sophos Email pricing, I would rate it between six or seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Email?

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Also Known As

Dell SonicWALL Email Security Platform, SonicWall Hosted Email Security

Sophos Email Security

Overview

SonicWALL Email Security Platform offers powerful protection to keep email threats out. And sensitive data in. With innovative protection techniques for both inbound and outbound email plus unique management tools, the Email Security platform delivers superior email protection today while standing ready to stop the new attacks of tomorrow.

SonicWall

Sophos Email is a comprehensive email security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats and data loss. It offers robust protection against malware, phishing attacks, and spam, ensuring that only legitimate emails reach users' inboxes.

With advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks in real-time. Additionally, it provides encryption and data loss prevention capabilities to safeguard sensitive information.

The solution is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized control. Sophos Email offers seamless integration with popular email platforms, ensuring uninterrupted communication while maintaining security.

With its comprehensive features and proactive approach, Sophos Email is a reliable choice for organizations looking to enhance their email security.

Sophos

Sample Customers

Star Kay White, Locala Community Partnerships

Del Monte Foods, Terra Verde, spicerhaart, RIVERLITE, Dataprise, SureBridge, Reed's School, Sayfol International School

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