Anti Virus Andy

Windows Defender vs Sophos


I believe that Windows Defender is better than Sophos!
I have used both Anti Virus programs on my own pc. And have carefully tested both in virtual environments as well. You can see the test results in the comparison table below. Where it is obvious that Windows Defender is a better choice than Sophos!

Windows DefenderSophos
LogoWindows DefenderSophos
Feature List
  • Absolutely free
  • Best for weak computers
  • Easy-to-use
  • Tamper Protection
  • Compatible with all known platforms
  • User-friendly design
  • Parental web-filtering is available
  • Web security
  • Banking protection
  • Identity protection
The Good
  • No need to install, comes as a part of windows
  • Completely free product
  • Very user-friendly, straightforward, and easy to use
  • Excellent anti-malware protection
  • Comparatively work with multiple OS
  • Relatively reasonable price with free and premium including a month free trial
  • Excellent protection against all malicious viruses and malware online
  • Web filtering
The Bad
  • Impact on the system
  • Works only in Microsoft browsers
  • Lacks pf customer support
  • Slow and no option of the quick scan
  • Weak anti-phishing program
  • Few lab results
Performance
Interface
Customer Service
Works on
  • Windows
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
PricingWindows Defender pro $199.99 for one computer Starts With at $24.95 per year
Free TrialWindows Defender is automatically installed for free.Yes
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