Choose SonicWall SonicSentry MDR or Sophos
Choose SonicWall SonicSentry MDR if
- MSPs that already sell SonicWall firewalls and want managed SOC coverage without building their own SOC
- SMB customers buying security through an MSP and needing endpoint, SaaS, identity or network monitoring
- MSPs that want CrowdStrike-backed endpoint MDR with no advertised minimums
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)
- You need Cloud coverage included in base pricing
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. SonicWall SonicSentry MDR is a MSP-channel that works with your existing tools. Sophos is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. SonicWall SonicSentry MDR targets SMB and Mid-market organizations; Sophos serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise. SonicWall SonicSentry MDR includes 4 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 5 for Sophos (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between SonicWall SonicSentry MDR and Sophos?
SonicWall SonicSentry MDR is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Sophos is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: SonicWall SonicSentry MDR offers Not disclosed, Sophos offers ≤1 hour. SonicWall SonicSentry MDR covers 4 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Sophos.
How do SonicWall SonicSentry MDR and Sophos differ in response capabilities?
SonicWall SonicSentry MDR supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, 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. Incident response is not included with SonicWall SonicSentry MDR and included with Sophos.
How does SonicWall SonicSentry MDR pricing compare to Sophos?
SonicWall SonicSentry MDR pricing: Not published. 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 SonicWall SonicSentry MDR: SonicWall publishes packaging claims but not per-endpoint or per-user pricing.; Endpoint, cloud and network MDR are separate services, so MXDR comparison depends on which modules are included.. 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.