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Sophos Home alternatives
Sophos Home compared with 5 alternatives: ESET, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Intego and Webroot.
Sophos Home is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophos HomeThis tool | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ESET | Free trial · from $12.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Intego | From $39.99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Webroot | Free trial · from $34.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Sophos Home starts at $5 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: ESET, Bitdefender and Webroot.
Intego starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Sophos Home
- Free trial · from $12.99/yr
ESET
Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count
- ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android). Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99.
- Only Sophos Home lists an iOS app.
- ESET also covers vPN.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
- Free plan · from $59.99/yr
Malwarebytes
Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans
- Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard). Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99.
- Malwarebytes has a free plan. Sophos Home does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
- Malwarebytes also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Bitdefender
Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier
- Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99. Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99.
- Bitdefender has a free plan. Sophos Home does not, though it has a free trial.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- From $39.99/yr
Intego
Mac antivirus and firewall suite, with a VPN and a Windows edition
- Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99. Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99.
- Only Sophos Home lists an Android app.
- Intego also covers disk cleanup and vPN.
Suits: Mac owners who want antivirus and a firewall built for macOS
- Free trial · from $34.99/yr
Webroot
Lightweight cloud antivirus, with identity and VPN bundles
- Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated. Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99.
- Webroot also covers password manager and vPN.
Suits: Older or slower PCs that need light antivirus
Limits worth knowing in Sophos Home
- The advertised $44.99 is a 25% first-year offer; the subscription renews automatically at the published price, $59.99 a year.
- There is no free plan: the trial stops protecting after 30 days unless you buy.
- There is no VPN, password manager or identity monitoring in the plan.
- Live support is available only on weekdays during US Eastern office hours.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sophos Home?
The alternatives to Sophos Home in this directory are ESET, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Intego and Webroot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sophos Home.
Is there a free alternative to Sophos Home?
Yes. Malwarebytes and Bitdefender have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.