Choose Rapid7 or Sophos
Choose Rapid7 if
- Mid-market to enterprise organizations (500+ assets) wanting full SIEM data transparency alongside MDR
- Security teams wanting active remediation via Velociraptor without a fully outsourced model
- Organizations that value analyst pod continuity and environment familiarity over time
- You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
Choose Sophos if
- Existing Sophos endpoint or firewall customers adding managed services on their existing platform
- SMBs and mid-market with diverse security stacks needing broad integration support (350+ tools)
- Organizations wanting all-in MDR pricing with full IR and $1M breach warranty (MDR Complete)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Updated 2026-06-02
Fit. Rapid7 fits mid-market teams that want MDR tied to SIEM access and their own investigation workflow. Sophos fits buyers who want a packaged MDR service on top of a familiar endpoint platform.
Response. Rapid7 gives full query access and better analyst collaboration for teams that want to stay hands-on. Sophos gives less raw access, but MDR Complete bundles IR, SLA and warranty in a cleaner package.
Cost and scope. Rapid7 starts around $17/asset/month and needs 500 assets. Sophos is custom quoted and covers smaller buyers. If you are under Rapid7's minimum or want a bundled service, Sophos is simpler. If your team needs SIEM depth, Rapid7 is stronger.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Rapid7 and Sophos?
Rapid7 is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Sophos is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: Rapid7 offers Not disclosed, Sophos offers ≤1 hour.
How do Rapid7 and Sophos differ in response capabilities?
Rapid7 supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Sophos supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Rapid7 pricing compare to Sophos?
Rapid7 pricing: Third-party estimate: starting ~$17/asset/month. Mid-market deployments typically $60K-$80K/year. Enterprise $150K+/year. (500-seat minimum). Sophos pricing: No Sophos.com list price. Distributor prices (EnterpriseAV, 2026): MDR Essentials $74.65-$144.24 per user/year (list) and Complete $135.20-$227.66 per user/year (EnterpriseAV 'Our Price' street; list runs about 5% higher, e.g. $239.64 at the 1-9 band), decreasing with volume; server coverage priced separately (Essentials $115.82-$258.24, Complete $175.20-$390.72 per server/year, list). Third-party estimates put street pricing near $80-200 per user/year. Watch for with Rapid7: Requires Rapid7 Insight Agent on 80%+ of supported assets, minimum 500 assets; Breach warranty and unlimited DFIR only available on Ultimate tier. Watch for with Sophos: MDR Essentials does not include full incident response or the breach warranty; those require MDR Complete; Breach warranty has a $1,000 per-device sub-cap, a 60-day waiting period, a $5,000 minimum out-of-pocket to file, and excludes virtual desktops and state-sponsored attacks.