Sophos Email vs Vade for M365 comparison

Sophos and Vade Security are both solutions in the Office 365 Protection category. Sophos is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Vade Security is ranked #9. Sophos holds a 11.3% mindshare in OP, compared to Vade Security’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution.

Sophos Email

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96% willing to recommend

Vade for M365

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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

10th

Ranking in Office 365 Protection

1st

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

40th

Ranking in Office 365 Protection

9th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Office 365 Protection category, the mindshare of Sophos Email is 11.3%, down from 20.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vade for M365 is 4.0%, down from 4.0% 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	11.3%
Vade for M365	4.0%
Other	84.7%

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BhanuPrakash

Technical Head at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Achieving Seamless Email Security and Encryption while Managing Temporary Email Storage Limits

We continue to use Sophos products and remain with the company. For firewall protection, we use XGS systems. We have provided Sophos Email Gateway for one of our clients. We have integrated Sophos Email with our internal email server, using it for both outbound and inbound traffic. Integration with Office 365 protection for Sophos Email Security works smoothly without any challenges. The solution is totally cloud-based. I recommend Sophos Email for mid-sized companies as it is a good option, though it may not be ideal for large-scale or small businesses. I have not tried incorporating AI technology with Sophos Email yet. I am Bhanu Prakash, Technical Head for Systek Services, and can be reached at b.hanu@teamsistek.com. I am a partner with Sophos. Overall rating for Sophos Email: 10/10.

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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

"Sophos Email provides both inbound and outbound filtering."

"The feature of Sophos Email that we find most effective for detecting suspicious emails is primarily based on their signatures."

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

"It has enhanced our approach to tackling malware and spam. It is a reliable product with a good user interface."

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

"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."

"The platform is scalable when installed on server-based systems."

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

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

Cons

"I would like to see improvements in the initial setup process, ensuring better compatibility with diverse customer infrastructures."

"Lacks visibility into spam emails."

"There have been some issues with compatibility and effectiveness, particularly when integrating it with our firewall. The main challenge has been email protection, especially due to compatibility issues and difficulties with log access and email relay configuration."

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

"The solution's sandboxing and spam control features could be improved."

"However, the setup was tricky, particularly with the DNS routing between Microsoft Exchange Online and Sophos cloud services. It took me about four attempts to get it working correctly. Despite that, Sophos Email does everything we need, so we don't require any additional capabilities now."

"The installation of Sophos Email could be easier. It's a bit difficult because setting up the email virtually requires some bit of technical knowledge."

"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."

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"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 platform is inexpensive. It offers a cost-effective licensing model. We purchase its yearly license."

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

"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."

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

"The pricing is affordable, so I’d rate it around a four out of ten on the pricing scale. We pay about fifty pounds a month, including hardware so that costs may differ without it."

"Licensing is paid on a yearly basis."

"The tool's price is reasonable. On a yearly basis, there is a 20 percent increase in prices, but it is not an issue."

"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."

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

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Insurance Company

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	25
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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What needs improvement with Sophos Email?

While Sophos Email is generally sufficient, one challenge we face is the 24-hour email storage limitation. This presents an issue when internal systems are down for more than 24 hours. The solution...

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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.

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

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