Sophos Home Free

Sophos Home Free

Price: $

Among the antivirus software industry giants, Sophos has found its place near the top. Their subscriptions cost next to nothing, and they've found a stable market in the business and enterprise-level protection. If you are a home user, you might ask yourself: "Why does that concern me?". Well, for a simple reason: Sophos Home Free.

That's right, Sophos Home Free is designed for end-users, bringing corporate-level security to your home. For someone who's looking to manage multiple computers, Sophos Home Free is the answer. This is accentuated in the case of a family environment, as it supports robust parental control. The owner of a Sophos account can block inappropriate websites which are logged on the web dashboard.

In terms of protection, Sophos Home Free has shown decent scores against malware attacks, but its safekeeping against phishing leaves a lot to be desired. However, it has a relatively low number of false positives and did well in hands-on tests.

A place where Sophos Home Free shines is remote management. Each device's settings are linked to the management website, which allows multi-device monitoring from one location. This feature is greatly appreciated even for an individual who wants to manage the protection of different devices. The Free version of Sophos Home is limited to three devices, whereas the Premium version allows up to ten. If you'd like to test the Premium version, Sophos offers a 30-day free trial.

While it may lack some of the features available from the competition, Sophos Home Free is fairly straightforward. The UI design of the desktop app is simple, and it's helpful only for running scans. All other options lead to the dashboard on Sophos' website. While this may seem odd, keep in mind that Sophos Home Free is designed with remote control in mind. The dashboard is easy to navigate and intuitive.