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ESET Endpoint Antivirus vs Sophos Home: catalog facts
ESET Endpoint Antivirus	Sophos Home
Paid Requires a paid ESET business subscription and activation key.	Paid Paid subscription with a free trial that needs no credit card.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints Central management through cloud or on-premises ESET PROTECT console	Remote management of antivirus for several family computers Ransomware and phishing protection alongside malware scanning
Needs a paid business license key to activate Extra features such as disk encryption and patch management require ESET PROTECT	Paid after the trial No Linux or mobile version mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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