Sophos Firewall (XGS)
8.2/10
MSP Compared score
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Reviews
- 4.6/5 (~404 G2 reviews)
- Free trial
- 30 days
- Deployment
- On-prem
- Best for
- SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO
Best Firewall (Small Business) · 2026
Sophos Firewall (XGS) vs 
Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway Sophos Firewall (XGS) vs Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway: on our data-weighted scoring, Sophos Firewall (XGS) edges ahead (8.2 vs 7.2/10). Sophos Firewall (XGS) starts at Custom quote and is best for SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO; Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway starts at $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra) and is best for SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription. Choose Sophos Firewall (XGS) for the stronger overall track record; consider Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway
7.2/10
MSP Compared score
- Starting price
- $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra)
- Reviews
- Not yet rated
- Free trial
- —
- Deployment
- Cloud + self-host
- Best for
- SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription
Strengths at a glance
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Sophos Firewall (XGS) | Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| User reviews | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| Adoption | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 1.2 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 3.0 |
Sophos Firewall (XGS) vs Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway: head-to-head
| Sophos Firewall (XGS) | Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra) |
| Pricing model | quote | flat |
| Free trial / tier | 30 days | — |
| Best for | SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO | SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription |
| Deployment | On-prem | Cloud + self-host |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (404) | — |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.2 | 7.2 |
Choose Sophos Firewall (XGS) if…
You need smbs and msps wanting strong ngfw protection with free cloud management and a low tco.
✓ Pros
- Free Sophos Central management lowers TCO
- Easy to use + deploy
- Strong MSP licensing model
✕ Cons
- Quote-only pricing
- Some models lack built-in reporting
- Performance trails FortiGate at top end
Choose Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway if…
You need smbs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription.
✓ Pros
- No per-device licensing ever
- Excellent long-term TCO
- Unified UniFi ecosystem
✕ Cons
- Less enterprise-grade security depth
- CyberSecure threat feed is a paid add-on
- Limited formal support without UI Care
In depth
Pricing: Sophos Firewall (XGS) vs Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway
Sophos Firewall (XGS) bills on a quote model from Custom quote (30 days trial), while Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway uses a flat model from $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra) (no trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Features & deployment
Sophos Firewall (XGS) ships 6 headline capabilities (Xstream NGFW + deep packet inspection, Sophos Central management (free), Synchronized Security with endpoint, IPS + web + app control) and deploys On-prem. Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway ships 6 (License-free (no subscription), Stateful firewall + VLAN segmentation, IDS/IPS + IPSec/WireGuard VPN, UniFi Network controller (free)), deploying Cloud + self-host.
Ratings & verdict
Sophos Firewall (XGS) holds 4.6/5 (~404 G2 reviews); Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway holds Not yet rated. On our data-weighted score, Sophos Firewall (XGS) edges ahead (8.2 vs 7.2/10). Pick Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway instead when smbs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription. See Sophos Firewall (XGS) alternatives or Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- Sophos Firewall (XGS) vs Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway: which is better?
- Sophos Firewall (XGS) vs Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway: on our data-weighted scoring, Sophos Firewall (XGS) edges ahead (8.2 vs 7.2/10). Sophos Firewall (XGS) starts at Custom quote and is best for SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO; Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway starts at $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra) and is best for SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription.
- Is Sophos Firewall (XGS) cheaper than Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway?
- Sophos Firewall (XGS) starts at Custom quote and Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway starts at $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra) (see the pricing rows for models and limits).
Data as of July 20, 2026. Sources: sophos.com, store.ui.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.