Sophos Email vs Vade for M365 comparison

Sophos and Vade Security are both solutions in the Office 365 Protection category. Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6, while Vade Security is ranked #10. Sophos holds a 7.9% mindshare in OP, compared to Vade Security’s 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution.

Sophos Email

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96% willing to recommend

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0% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Sophos Email and Vade for M365 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos Email

Ranking in Email Security

11th

Ranking in Office 365 Protection

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Vade for M365

Ranking in Email Security

38th

Ranking in Office 365 Protection

10th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Office 365 Protection category, the mindshare of Sophos Email is 7.9%, down from 19.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vade for M365 is 3.4%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Office 365 Protection Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sophos Email	7.9%
Vade for M365	3.4%
Other	88.7%

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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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Bruno Rolland

Commercial Director at DC Communication (DCC)

A stable tool capable of detecting malware while focusing on anti-phishing to protect its users

I don't see ISO 27001 in the solution. While working on the solution, sometimes a customer needs to have a conformity level of SOC 1 or SOC 2 or some other conformity level. I did not see the aforementioned conformity levels added to the solution. Concerning a bank, data can be confidential, and when a bank needs to transfer such data, it has to be specific to a certain level of conformity, which I did not see in the product. Vade needs to incorporate the aforementioned aspects to improve their solution.

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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

"Endpoint and server protection are very effective."

"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 anti-malware, risk scanning has been pretty spot on."

"Our client recently received many emails, and their employees didn't realize these emails were phishing attempts. Consequently, they clicked on them and fell victim to the attack. Therefore, it is important to secure their system with Sophos Email Security."

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

"Good VIP protection, time of click protection and the Sandstorm feature."

"The main use case for Sophos Email is its robust security features; we are effectively blocking spam and phishing attempts, and we have strong control over these aspects."

"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."

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"It is a stable solution...My company has no worries about the deployment phase of Vade for Office 365."

Cons

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

"The security of the solution could improve."

"The tool’s stability should be improved."

"The tool's integration becomes an issue when the internet connection is weak."

"Email installation could be more user-friendly so that it can be done without involving the partner."

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

"Sophos Email has few improvements to implement, including the handling of incoming emails in the systems. It needs to add additional feature that helps in enhancing the scanning processes of these emails. While adding these features, it should work towards improving the current features also."

"Sophos Email could better detect fake emails, especially when the domain names are similar. It needs to improve spotting spoofed domains, like when one letter differs in a domain name. It also needs to incorporate AI detection. Barracuda detects suspicious emails better. However, malware scanning is better in Sophos Email."

More Sophos Email cons

"Concerning a bank, data can be confidential, and when a bank needs to transfer such data, it has to be specific to a certain level of conformity, which I did not see in the product."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"I would rate the pricing of Sophos Email as a six. It is considered affordable as a standalone product, and there are no additional costs besides licensing. The pricing is fixed."

"The pricing is fair."

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

"It falls somewhere in the middle—it's not excessively expensive nor very cheap."

"Most of our clients are on a perpetual license. If there is a budget issue, they can choose a subscription. However, most of the clients choose the perpetual license."

"The solution is expensive."

"Licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

More Sophos Email pricing and cost advice

"Vade for Office 365 is a solution offered at competitive prices in the market...Payment has to be made for the whole bundle of Vade products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Insurance Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Questions from the Community

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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Also Known As

Sophos Email Security

Vade for Office 365, Vade Secure Office 365

Overview

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

Vade for M365 is powered by a collaborative AI engine that continuously learns from an alliance of more than 1.4 billion protected mailboxes, millions of daily user reports, and a team of cybersecurity analysts. Combining AI-powered email security and integrated features that are made for MSPs, you’ll save time, reduce admin workload, and get more ROI from cybersecurity.

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Sample Customers

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

HTG 360, Weida IT Solutions, KVC Health Systems

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