Compare KerioControl and Sophos Firewall 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
KerioControl
Star Rating
(10)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KerioControlSophos Firewall
Star Rating
(335)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Sophos FirewallSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Sophos Firewall excels in its Ease of Use with a score of 9.1, making it more user-friendly compared to KerioControl's score of 8.3. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface allows for quicker navigation and setup.
- Reviewers mention that Sophos Firewall's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, significantly higher than KerioControl's 7.3. Users on G2 appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which is crucial for troubleshooting.
- G2 users highlight Sophos Firewall's superior Product Direction with a positive rating of 9.5, while KerioControl only scores 5.3. Users say this indicates a strong commitment to innovation and regular updates, which enhances long-term value.
- Users report that Sophos Firewall offers robust Intrusion Prevention features with a score of 9.2, while KerioControl's capabilities in this area are less impressive. Reviewers mention that Sophos provides comprehensive protection against threats, which is a key concern for many businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Sophos Firewall's Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality is rated at 9.1, providing seamless connectivity for remote users, whereas KerioControl's VPN features are noted to be less reliable according to user feedback.
- Users on G2 appreciate Sophos Firewall's Logging and Reporting capabilities, scoring 8.7, which are seen as more detailed and user-friendly compared to KerioControl. Reviewers say that the ability to generate comprehensive reports helps in better network management and compliance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
KerioControl
No pricing availableSophos Firewall
No pricing availableFree Trial
KerioControl
No trial information availableSophos Firewall
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.3
5
9.0
250
Ease of Use
8.3
5
9.1
254
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
227
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
223
Quality of Support
7.3
5
8.6
248
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
219
Product Direction (% positive)
5.3
5
9.5
244
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
226
Not enough data
8.7
229
Not enough data
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.0
220
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
216
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
9.2
223
Not enough data
9.3
215
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.9
198
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
9.2
216
Not enough data
9.1
216
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
KerioControl and Sophos Firewall are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
KerioControl is categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Sophos Firewall has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
KerioControl
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sophos Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Real Estate
14.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
14.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Networking
14.3%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Other
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.8%
Computer & Network Security
9.9%
Computer Software
3.9%
Higher Education
3.3%
Oil & Energy
3.0%
Other
63.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
KerioControl
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Susmita R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Kerio Control is one of the best intrusion detection and prevention system. The main reason why I love using it is because of its simplicity and ease of configuration. You can administer it from anywhere and anytime from your desktop or remotely from a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jean Y.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
It is mainly for the entry level customers with no complex needs
Sophos Firewall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Wasim S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
We may receive full information about their activities and prohibit access to various network services using its user-friendly interface. Among my favorite features are antivirus protection, extensive reporting, sophisticated analytics, and general...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Hardik U.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
-Sometimes I find it Complexity During Config
Susmita R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Kerio Control is one of the best intrusion detection and prevention system. The main reason why I love using it is because of its simplicity and ease of configuration. You can administer it from anywhere and anytime from your desktop or remotely from a...
Wasim S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
We may receive full information about their activities and prohibit access to various network services using its user-friendly interface. Among my favorite features are antivirus protection, extensive reporting, sophisticated analytics, and general...
Jean Y.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
It is mainly for the entry level customers with no complex needs
Hardik U.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
-Sometimes I find it Complexity During Config
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Kerio VPN secure?
1 comment
TT
We've have three successful years of third-party penetration tests.Read more
KerioControl has no more discussions with answers
Is Sophos XG free?
3 comments
MP
They do have a home edition that is free for non commerical use. Excellent for learning and to get a fully featured firewall for home.Read more
Is Sophos firewall good?
3 comments
AM
Yes Sophos is one of the best firewall I the market.
I will recommend my friends & family.
It's the most trust worthy cybersecurity product in the market Read more
What is Sophos Firewall used for?
3 comments
SP
Sophos firewall is used to have the control over the users in the organizations to restrict certain contents or protect from certain malicious activities....Read more
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