Sophos

Sophos Firewall (XGS)

8.2/10 MSP Compared score 4.6★ · 404 reviews G2
From Custom quote
Visit website →
Starting price
Custom quote
Free trial
30 days
Deployment
On-prem
Best for
SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO

Sophos Firewall (XGS) from Sophos is a firewall tool — from Custom quote, rated 4.6/5 (~404 G2 reviews). Best for SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO.

How Sophos Firewall (XGS) scores

Six criteria, each 0–10 on the same scale from review data, public pricing and feature coverage. Methodology →

Editorial 8.2
User reviews 9.2
Adoption 6.9
Affordability 5.0
Feature breadth 6.0
Ease of trial 6.0

Visit Sophos Firewall (XGS) →

Sophos Firewall (XGS) vs the field

How Sophos Firewall (XGS) compares to leading alternatives
Sophos Firewall (XGS)Fortinet FortiGateWatchGuard Firebox
Starting price Custom quote Custom quote Custom quote
Pricing model quote quote quote
Free trial / tier 30 days 30 days
Best for SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO Businesses wanting top performance-per-dollar NGFWs with the broadest model range Small offices and MSPs wanting all-in-one UTM with simple bundled licensing and cloud management
Deployment On-prem On-prem On-prem
G2 rating 4.6/5 (404) 4.7/5 (179) 4.7/5 (261)
Capterra rating
Our score 8.2 8.0 8.1

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

Key Sophos Firewall (XGS) features

  • Xstream NGFW + deep packet inspection
  • Sophos Central management (free)
  • Synchronized Security with endpoint
  • IPS + web + app control
  • ThreatSync (XDR) cross-product
  • MSP-friendly licensing

Sophos Firewall (XGS) at a glance

Sophos Firewall (XGS) from Sophos is a firewall tool — from Custom quote, rated 4.6/5 (~404 G2 reviews). Best for SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO.

More on Sophos Firewall (XGS)

Sophos Firewall (XGS) from Sophos is a firewall platform deploying On-prem. It is built for smbs and msps wanting strong ngfw protection with free cloud management and a low tco. It holds 4.6/5 (~404 G2 reviews) and starts at Custom quote on a quote model.

Key capabilities: Xstream NGFW + deep packet inspection, Sophos Central management (free), Synchronized Security with endpoint, IPS + web + app control, ThreatSync (XDR) cross-product, MSP-friendly licensing.

Go deeper: pricing breakdown, full review, and the best Sophos Firewall (XGS) alternatives (top picks: Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard Firebox, SonicWall TZ).

Frequently asked questions

How much does Sophos Firewall (XGS) cost?
Sophos Firewall (XGS) starts at Custom quote. It's priced quote. See the pricing page for every plan and limit.
Does Sophos Firewall (XGS) have a free trial or free version?
Sophos Firewall (XGS) offers a 30 days free trial, but no permanently free tier.
How is Sophos Firewall (XGS) deployed?
Sophos Firewall (XGS) is available as On-prem.
Who is Sophos Firewall (XGS) best for?
Sophos Firewall (XGS) is best for SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO.
Is Sophos Firewall (XGS) any good?
Sophos Firewall (XGS) holds 4.6/5 across 404 reviews and scores 8.2/10 on our data-weighted ranking.
What are the best Sophos Firewall (XGS) alternatives?
Top alternatives include Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard Firebox, SonicWall TZ. See the full alternatives list for pricing and scores.

Popular Sophos Firewall (XGS) comparisons

See Sophos Firewall (XGS) head-to-head with the alternatives MSPs shortlist most often.

Data as of June 1, 2026. Sources: sophos.com, g2.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.