Sophos Intercept X vs Huntress Managed EDR
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of CrowdStrike Falcon vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: 11 Best Endpoint Protection Software 2026. Last verified July 4, 2026.
The short answer
Sophos Intercept X ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for IT and security leaders. Strong anti-ransomware with a managed 24/7 option.
At a glance
| Sophos Intercept X | Huntress Managed EDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / CrowdStrike Falcon vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: 11 Best Endpoint Protection Software 2026 | #11 / CrowdStrike Falcon vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: 11 Best Endpoint Protection Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | — |
| Best for | Best for mid-market with managed option | Best for SMB and MSP managed EDR |
| Pricing | $$ (roughly $40 to $90 per endpoint per year) | $ (roughly $2 to $7 per endpoint per month via MSP) |
| HQ | Abingdon, UK | Ellicott City, USA |
| Founded | 1985 | 2015 |
Sophos Intercept X
Strong anti-ransomware with a managed 24/7 option.
www.sophos.com/en-us/products/endpoint-antivirusHuntress Managed EDR
Managed EDR with a human SOC at SMB pricing.
www.huntress.com/platform/managed-edrMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.