Microsoft Defender Antivirus vs Sophos Home
| Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Sophos Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Protection scope | antivirus | complete security |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows, macOS |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Parental controls | No | Yes |
| Password manager | No | No |
| Device limit | — | 10 devices |
Both are listed in Best Antivirus Software. On The Geeks Club, Microsoft Defender Antivirus scores higher on our published basis.