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Sophos Home

Consumer antivirus for Windows and Mac from Sophos, managed for the whole family from a web dashboard.

PaidAntivirus and anti-malware software

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Is Sophos Home free?

No, it's a paid product

Free trial:
Yes, no credit card required

Checked on Sophos Home's site Nov 8, 2026

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About Sophos Home

Sophos Home is the consumer version of the security software Sophos sells to businesses. It installs on Windows PCs and Macs and provides real-time malware scanning, a deep scan-and-clean on first run, web protection that blocks phishing and compromised sites, and ransomware protection that can roll back encrypted files on Windows. Its distinctive feature is remote management: one account can protect up to 10 computers, and everything is controlled from a web dashboard, so a person who looks after relatives' machines can check and change their protection from anywhere. Parental web filtering is included. Phones and tablets can be added too, though the mobile side is lighter than on desktop. It is a paid subscription, sold yearly or for several years, with a free trial that needs no card and a money-back period. It suits families and people who act as the household IT helper; it lacks extras such as a VPN or password manager that bigger consumer suites bundle.

Best for: Families who want one person to manage antivirus on several Windows PCs and Macs remotely.

Sophos Home pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from Sophos Home's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or termWhat it saysCheckedSource
Free trialYes, no credit card requiredNov 8, 2026home.sophos.com
Money-back guarantee30 daysNov 8, 2026home.sophos.com

Pros and cons

What works

  • One web dashboard manages protection on up to 10 computers
  • Ransomware protection with file rollback on Windows
  • Parental web filtering included without an add-on
  • No third-party ads or upsell add-ons in the product

Why people leave

  • No free tier, only a trial
  • No bundled VPN or password manager, unlike larger consumer suites
  • Live support is limited to US weekday hours

Sophos Home vs Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and Avast Antivirus

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AttributeSophos HomeBitdefenderMalwarebytesAvast Antivirus
PricingPaidFree plan + paidFree plan + paidFree plan + paid
Verified price—$59.99 a year, 1 member, up to 5 devices$59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices)—
Free planNoYes, Windows onlyCleanup scannerAvast Free Antivirus for Windows
Open sourceNoNoNoNo
Self-hostableNoNoNoNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, WebWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows, macOS, Android, iOS

Top Sophos Home alternatives

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  1. 1Bitdefender logo
    Bitdefender

    Higher lab scores and a fuller consumer suite with VPN and password manager on bigger plans.

    68.8
  2. 2Malwarebytes logo
    Malwarebytes

    Strong at cleaning existing infections, with a free on-demand scanner to try before paying.

    64.8
  3. 3Avast Antivirus logo
    Avast Antivirus

    Has a free antivirus tier for people who don't want to pay a yearly subscription.

    59.6
  4. 4Kaspersky logo
    Kaspersky

    Broader paid suites with family controls, VPN and identity tools in one subscription.

    59.4
  5. 5ESET NOD32 Antivirus logo
    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

    Light on system resources with a long track record in independent tests, sold as a simple per-device licence instead of a bundle.

    57.5

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Sophos Home: common questions

What is Sophos Home?

Sophos Home: Consumer antivirus for Windows and Mac from Sophos, managed for the whole family from a web dashboard. Best for families who want one person to manage antivirus on several Windows PCs and Macs remotely. Available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web.

Is Sophos Home free?

No, Sophos Home is a paid product.

How much does Sophos Home cost?

Sophos Home is a paid product. Free trial: Yes, no credit card required; Money-back guarantee: 30 days. Checked on Sophos Home's own site, November 2026.

Does Sophos Home have a free trial or refund?

Free trial: Yes, no credit card required. Money-back guarantee: 30 days. Source: Sophos Home's own site.

Is Sophos Home open source?

No, Sophos Home is not open source.

What platforms does Sophos Home run on?

Sophos Home is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Sophos Home?

The highest-ranked Sophos Home alternatives right now are Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and Avast Antivirus. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Sophos Home vs Bitdefender: what's the difference?

Sophos Home is a paid product; Bitdefender is free with paid plans. Only Sophos Home runs on Web.

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