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CompassOne by Blackpoint Cyber vs Sophos MDR comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

CompassOne by Blackpoint Cyber
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
12th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (34th), Vulnerability Management (47th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (39th), Application Control (10th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (14th)
Sophos MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of CompassOne by Blackpoint Cyber is 2.3%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos MDR is 2.7%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos MDR2.7%
CompassOne by Blackpoint Cyber2.3%
Other95.0%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Gary Herbstman - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Byte Solutions Inc.
Experienced reduced alert fatigue with streamlined notifications
We use Blackpoint Cyber MDR for our higher-end clients who need a higher level of control over security We get a deeper look into security related events that are otherwise difficult find and analyze. Security operations does a good job of weeding out the noise. I appreciate that there are…
Yati Gharat - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Technology Officer at Litmus
Integrated analytics have improved threat visibility and reduced manual monitoring effort
One of the areas for improvement in Sophos MDR is the amount of traffic and the VPN because when we have that much load, the hardware gets a little bit heated. So they need to look into the capacity of the hardware. Functionality-wise and features-wise for Sophos MDR, we are somewhat satisfied, but there are a lot of things we don't use even. However, the critical part is there, which we use, while most other functionalities we don't require because the more complicated the configuration we do in a security fabric, the more difficult it is to handle those types of data and readings and analytics. We have enabled only the features and functions needed, leaving the rest disabled.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the overall solution as a ten."
"On my end, the most valuable feature of this solution is that I can install it and forget about it. After that, their SOC team takes over and they only call me when there's a problem."
"The solution is all encompassing and can incorporate email monitoring."
"The solution also watches over Microsoft 365 and keeps a copy of logs."
"I appreciate that there are people behind the scenes sorting out valuable alerts from those that are not, so I only get alerts when they are real."
"Their SOC is phenomenal in not monitoring and responding and taking action."
"Sophos MDR enhances our clients' cybersecurity."
"The most valuable feature of the Sophos Managed Threat Response is the central management capabilities and monitoring."
"The solution is stable."
"I like Sophos MDR's inbuilt feature for DLP (Data Loss Prevention)."
"The rapid response team acts quickly to relieve customers."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"There is a feature called XDR Central. With this, Sophos can connect to third-party security solutions."
"The product as a whole is truly outstanding and it excels in detecting and responding to various types of cyberattacks."
 

Cons

"While I am very satisfied with the service, supporting additional platforms, particularly Linux support, would be a beneficial improvement."
"Some texts seem to report items as normal too quickly."
"The interface could be more intuitive."
"The solution does not tie into other EDR products like CyberArk or CrowdStrike but that might be more useful."
"The feature we keep asking for is a vulnerability scan."
"The interface could be more intuitive. More transparency is needed in the interface as a lot of details are hidden behind the scenes, making them difficult or impossible to access."
"The reports should be more comprehensive and easier to organize."
"The product must provide zero trust security."
"One of the limitations that we have found is with communications and the languages in different countries."
"One of the areas for improvement in Sophos MDR is the amount of traffic and the VPN because when we have that much load, the hardware gets a little bit heated."
"They should improve XDR and threat protection capabilities for zero-day attacks."
"Sophos MDR could offer more integration packs and more vendor flexibility."
"Support could provide a faster response."
"The only challenge we face with the tool is the pricing. Clients often compare it with other products in the market and try to negotiate prices. This concern has caused some challenges in closing deals. Otherwise, as a product, we have no worries."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"The pricing is in line with other products."
"Compared to other tools, Sophos has a pretty good price."
"Sophos MDR is a cheap solution."
"I rate Sophos MDR’s pricing a seven or eight out of ten."
"The solution has subscription-based pricing plans."
"The tool is too expensive for small companies."
"The price falls somewhere in the middle range."
"Sophos MDR is not a cheap product. Compared with other solutions in the market, Sophos MDR is available at a good price, especially considering its performance."
"The product is reasonably priced considering the cybersecurity features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Blackpoint Cyber MDR?
While I am very satisfied with the service, supporting additional platforms, particularly Linux support, would be a beneficial improvement.
What is your primary use case for Blackpoint Cyber MDR?
The solution serves as a baseline security offering. We have implemented it for every client that we do business with.
What needs improvement with Sophos MDR?
I think Sophos MDR can be improved, but as of now, it is good, very useful and reliable. They could improve it by adding another solution such as CrowdStrike or Trend Micro. If they integrate those...
What advice do you have for others considering Sophos MDR?
My advice to others looking into using Sophos MDR is to purchase it because it is a very good and reliable solution. I give this review a rating of ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Managed Threat Response?
The pricing of Sophos MDR is reasonable and competitive, scoring about nine out of ten. When compared to other products like Trend Micro, Bitdefender, or Kaspersky, its pricing holds up well.
 

Also Known As

Blackpoint Cyber Managed Detection + Response, Blackpoint Cyber Managed Detection and Response
Sophos Managed Threat Response
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

CoreRecon, Peerless Tech Solutions, Lorien Health
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