The full review
What it is
Sophos Home is the consumer edition of Sophos Ltd’s security software, sold as a single Premium plan for Windows and Mac. One account covers up to 10 computers, and the Real-Time Antivirus, Ransomware Security, Web Protection and Parental Website Filtering are all managed from a web dashboard rather than on each machine. Phones and tablets are covered separately by the Intercept X for Mobile app, which does not show up in that dashboard.
The feature set is not identical across platforms. Predictive AI Threat Detection, Advanced Malware Scan and Clean and AMSI integration are marked as Windows only in the vendor’s feature table, so Mac users get a smaller product for the same price. There is no Linux version, and the licence is for private, personal and non-commercial use only. Premium support is by live chat and email on weekdays during US Eastern business hours, with a chatbot and knowledge base available at other times.
What it costs in practice
The home page shows no prices; they appear only on the Cleverbridge store, which localises by region and adds tax to the cart. At the time of checking, 1, 2 and 3-year terms were $44.99, $74.99 and $104.99 respectively, each shown against a struck-through list price under a ’Save 25%’ banner. The 3-year term works out cheapest per year. After the term ends the subscription renews at ’the then current renewal price’, with an email 30 days in advance; no renewal figure is published.
There is no permanent free plan. The 30-day trial gives all Premium features on up to 3 devices with no credit card, and a 30-day money-back guarantee applies to purchases. Organisations that are already Sophos customers can get a free Commercial Use Edition for up to 10 computers. Independent testing is thin: the Sophos Home pages cite none, and the lab results quoted by Cloudwards date from 2016 and 2017.
Strengths
- One plan covers up to 10 Windows and Mac computers plus unlimited iOS and Android devices
- 30-day free trial for 3 devices with no credit card, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Web dashboard lets you manage every covered computer remotely
- Longer terms cut the cost: 3 years for $104.99 against a $139.99 list price
Watch out for
- Predictive AI Threat Detection, Advanced Malware Scan and Clean and AMSI integration are Windows only
- 10-computer cap per account, and buying more licences does not raise it; a second account cannot be combined with the first
- No Linux support; mobile devices use a separate app and do not appear in the Sophos Home dashboard
- Renews at an unstated ’then current’ price, and live support runs only Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm US Eastern
Key features
| Feature | What it does |
|---|
| Real-Time Antivirus | Protection against viruses, malware, trojans, bots and PUAs on Windows and Mac |
| Ransomware Security | Stops ransomware from encrypting files and drives (3GB of disk space required) |
| Web and Banking Protection | Blocks compromised or dangerous websites, phishing sites and browser-in-the-middle attacks |
| Remote Management | Secure multiple devices in any location via a web interface, up to 10 per account |
How Sophos Home compares
| Alternative | How it differs |
|---|
| Bitdefender | Consumer antivirus suite frequently compared with Sophos Home in independent reviews |
| Norton 360 | Bundles a firewall, VPN and password manager, which Sophos Home’s feature list does not include |
| Malwarebytes | Multi-device consumer anti-malware with comparable device caps |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sophos Home cost?
Sophos Home Premium is $44.99 for the first year, $74.99 for two years or $104.99 for three years, each shown against a higher list price ($59.99, $99.99 and $139.99). The store adds local tax at checkout, and the subscription renews at the then-current price, which the store does not state. A 30-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee are available.
How many devices does Sophos Home cover?
Each Premium account protects up to 10 Windows and Mac computers, plus an unlimited number of iOS and Android phones and tablets through the separate Intercept X for Mobile app. The 10-computer limit is fixed per account; buying extra licences does not increase it, so a larger household needs a second account under a different email address.
Sophos Home ratings on other platforms
Independent user ratings from third-party review sites, linked here for transparency.
These are not our editorial score, are captured on the date shown, and may have changed since.