Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Sophos Intercept X
Endpoint Security pricing comparison · 2026
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing ranges from $3–$5.2/per user/month, while Sophos Intercept X ranges from $2.3333333333333335–$6.583333333333333/per user/year. Both products are similarly priced at comparable tiers.
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Endpoint Security
Sophos Intercept X
$2.3333333333333335–$6.583333333333333
/per user/year
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Sophos Intercept X both operate in the endpoint security category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Sophos Intercept X |
|---|---|---|
| Plan 1 (Basic) | $3 /per user/month | $2.33 /per user/year |
| Plan 2 (Advanced) | $5.20 /per user/month | $4 /per user/year |
| Intercept X Advanced with XDR | — | $6.58 /per user/year |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
4 scenarios$900/year ($3 × 25 users × 12 months)
Small Business (25 users)
$12,480/year ($5.20 × 200 users × 12 months)
Mid-Sized Company (200 users)
$49,920/year ($5.20 × 1,000 × 12 months × 0.80 discount factor)
Enterprise with Volume Discount (1,000 users)
Sophos Intercept X
4 scenarios$840/year ($28 × 30 users with ~0% discount for small volume)
Small Business (30 users)
$6,120/year ($48 × 150 users × 0.85 volume discount factor)
Mid-Market Company (150 users)
$43,000/year ($79 × 500 × 0.75 enterprise discount)
Enterprise with Servers (500 users + 50 servers)
+ ($200 × 50 servers)
Market Intelligence
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Median annual cost
- $260
- Based on
- 30 deals
Sophos Intercept X
- Median annual cost
- $2,000
- Based on
- 13 deals