Microsoft Defender for Business
7.5#1 in data security posture management softwareAndroidiOSAPImacOS
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Sophos Intercept X for Mobile
6.8#6 in mobile threat defense softwareAndroidiOS
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| Fact | Microsoft Defender for Business | Sophos Intercept X for Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Management | Administrators use the Microsoft Defender portal to configure the product, monitor devices and detections, view policies, and manage security recommendations. | Sophos Mobile can assign Mobile Threat Defense and compliance policies, and run malware scans on Android devices. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. | Sophos’s iOS app settings include sending app log files to Sophos Support, with the support email address inserted by default. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | iOS,Android |
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile plans
- Sophos Mobile / Mobile Threat Defense licensePriced on request
Pick Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Sophos Intercept X for Mobile if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.