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Field Effect MDR vs Intercept X Endpoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Field Effect MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
4th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (8th), ZTNA (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 3.2%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Simon Cutler - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and improve our security team's efficiency and security posture
It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying. While it's fantastic that they're proactive in this area, the time commitment is significant. Integrating patching into their existing service offering would be a game-changer. I'd love to see a tool that aids sales discovery efforts when we engage new clients. Ideally, this internal tool would scan their network environment to identify potential risks and give us a comprehensive picture of their network infrastructure. This would be a huge asset in informing our sales strategies and showcasing our expertise.
Khandokar Rabbi - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for endpoint security, ransomware protection, virus protection, and server security
Intercept X Endpoint is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Previously, we had two ransomware attacks when we were using Kaspersky as an endpoint security. We didn't face any ransomware attacks after using Intercept X Endpoint for endpoint security. Intercept X Endpoint has simplified our malware detection. Since we have already implemented the policies in the cloud, all the malware is automatically detected. The solution also detects and removes new malware that can also come from the cloud AI engine. Integrating Intercept X Endpoint with our current security infrastructure was very easy. In my opinion, Sophos is a better solution because we are using Sophos endpoint security and network security. These two things sync with each other and monitor the packets and network traffic. No other vendor has simultaneous devices to check everything. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable aspect of Field MDR is the comprehensive visibility the solution offers. Most solutions cover the traditional threat landscape of computers, endpoints, servers, etc. However, there are also things happening within the network environment, such as WiFi, mobile, the Internet of Things, smart TVs, video surveillance systems, etc., that have associated vulnerabilities. Most environments do not manage or protect these assets."
"We now have a single cybersecurity product that protects all of our threat services, and all the endpoints."
"There are user notifications about our cloud solutions and access, meaning authentication and possible breaches. Overall, the notifications and alerts are valuable. There are also new features like the DNS protection, which is quite good."
"We are getting visibility over the network, not just for those hosts that have a Field Effect EDR agent but also things like the Internet of Things, guest networks, or rogue devices. We definitely have visibility into all network traffic, which is very cool."
"Hackers are trying to breach a business when they least expect it - that's often at night, weekends, and holidays. Covalence never sleeps or misses a second of monitoring."
"The automated response feature is incredibly effective."
"I get alerts if there's malicious activity or restrictions, should they any suspicious activity emerge."
"The most valuable features are Action Recommendations of Observations, which keep us informed about existing vulnerabilities so we can proactively update our endpoints and those of our customers against potential threats."
"It's quite simple to use and user friendly."
"It is stable."
"It does its job — it protects us from viruses. We don't really interact with it very much."
"This solution offers very good performance and it has great features."
"All of the features are very important for anyone who is supporting a large number of computers."
"It's a good antivirus software and has a lot of features. It now integrates with their on-premises firewall, which is perfect."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be the EDR."
"Sophos Intercept X has a host of valuable features, including its anti-malware feature, which we considered key."
 

Cons

"They could use more third-party integrations with other MSP tools."
"In terms of improvement, there are instances where the ARO responses are slightly slower than preferred."
"I would like Covalence to implement patch management as well."
"Field Effect Covalence could benefit from enhancing its packing slip process."
"Field Effect MDR could broaden its cloud application integrations to integrate better with Office 365, Azure, Salesforce, etc. They integrate about 15 to 20 out of the box. I'd love to see a lot more than that."
"I would like Covalence to include patching."
"I'd love the price to be a little bit less."
"Because this is a security solution, I would recommend that they extend their support hours, and perhaps for emergencies, even to 24/7 or 24/5."
"Features that should be improved in the upgrade involve the excessive consumption of the the solution's processor, RAM and resources."
"The choices offered for the on-premises and cloud-based platforms are the reverse of each other."
"Intercept X needs more reporting and device management features, so I can get messages from PCs that let me know if I need to do something with them."
"The initial setup was not very user-friendly."
"Should include additional integration."
"The majority of our systems are MacBooks and their solution release cycle is slow to endorsing or support the MacBook's latest OS or hardware platform. For example, when Sophos macOS Big Sur version 11 was released, it took them a while to support this version of OS. A similar situation occurred when the MacBook M1 hardware CPU was released. They have not fully supported the native M1 CPU to this day. They need to speed up the solutions release cycle."
"The graphical interface could improve. Additionally, adding less expensive mobile device support would be helpful. Other solutions have this feature."
"Stability-wise, we had issues with some clients which had to be dealt with manually. The issue was with that installation part."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We were particularly impressed with their pricing model, which charges per user rather than per system."
"Although Covalence is expensive, it provides good value for the price."
"Field Effect is fairly priced from my perspective. You get a lot of bang for the buck with this and a level of visibility that provides you with greater peace of mind knowing that the system is carefully monitored. You also have automated responses for known malicious behavior at any time of the day. Someone could have their Office 365 mailbox compromised at 2 in the morning on a Saturday when most people are asleep or not paying attention, and the system can prevent an issue in an automated way."
"The cost of the solution is high."
"Field Effect Covalence's pricing is just right."
"The pricing is comparable to what else is out there."
"We're currently enrolled in the volume package, which offers tiered pricing based on usage."
"Covalence is cost-effective."
"Licensing is based on the number of users. They give a discount for editors who are considered as important members. From what I know, Sophos products are not expensive. If you have a license extension, you just need to contact the editor or partner to change the mode of licensing or extend the license to cover more people."
"I have found the price of Sophos Intercept X to be reasonable."
"I find the pricing to be a little bit expensive, although it is acceptable, for now."
"We have bought a three-year license."
"The price of the solution is average compared to the market."
"Its price is reasonable."
"While I do not have much experience dealing with the price, we have been entitled to a substantial discount on the solution in our use of it as an educational tool."
"Licensing fees are paid monthly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
54%
Non Profit
4%
Government
4%
Retailer
3%
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Field Effect Covalence?
It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Field Effect Covalence?
In our evaluation, two years ago, we found the Field Effect Covalence product and service to be the simplest to set up and pricing was lower than the other competitors.
What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?
The solution could improved DNS filtering and fuller integration into ConnectWise PSA (I understand both are in the works). The current roaming DNS filter doesn't seem to be too complete and we're ...
How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
 

Also Known As

Field Effect Covalence
Sophos Intercept X
 

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