Sophos Network Access Control vs Twingate comparison

Sophos and Twingate are both solutions in the Network Access Control (NAC) category. Sophos is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.5, while Twingate is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0. Sophos holds a 2.3% mindshare in NAC, compared to Twingate’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Twingate users who would recommend it.

Sophos Network Access Control

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95% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos Network Access Control

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

9th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Twingate

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Internet Security (13th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (15th), ZTNA as a Service (17th), ZTNA (6th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Network Access Control (NAC) category, the mindshare of Sophos Network Access Control is 2.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Twingate is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Access Control (NAC) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sophos Network Access Control	2.3%
Twingate	0.9%
Other	96.8%

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HirenPatel2

Manager at rspl

Have faced delays in support despite strong multi-layer policy configuration

I have observed some disadvantages as we have experienced one particular problem. We were facing an issue of synchronization of the endpoint with our firewall with help on a cloud for heartbeat syncing. However, it was not syncing as per our requirement. The user has to connect our firewall with the help of VPN. We were supposed to assume a solution on a cloud, which has good synchronization on a cloud with Sophos Central. It will sync with our firewall as well with the help of Sophos Central. Endpoint and firewall synchronization is not as smooth as we are expecting from Sophos Network Access Control. We have to connect with VPN. We are expecting that if we have already installed an endpoint on our system and it is connected to the internet, then it must be synchronized on a cloud with Sophos Central. Through Sophos Central, it must connect with our firewall. If the endpoint is configured on Sophos Central and the firewall is also configured in Sophos Central, then there should be no need to connect to VPN.

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Joey Benamy

Senior Cyber Liability Engineer at OncoLens

Helps reduce access-related support tickets, is quick to deploy, and streamlines onboarding

We were able to add Twingate into our infrastructure without having to change our infrastructure or how people work. We reaped the benefits of Twingate immediately because it replaced an alternative solution with a lot of overhead. Twingate helped reduce access-related support tickets by 80 percent. Twingate streamlines onboarding for our company, especially for the engineering team, by automating resource access through directory integrations. New employees generally require no manual configuration within Twingate, saving us significant time and effort. The resiliency is directly proportional to the level of control we exert over its components. We can manage Twingate connectors to support high availability, ensuring the system is as reliable as needed. This flexibility and control enhance Twingate's resiliency capabilities significantly.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I am very satisfied with this solution overall. All of the features that we use have been working successfully."

"I found all Sophos Network Access Control features valuable, but IP blocking is the most useful."

"We have had interactions with the technical support team through the Xnet platform. It's good."

"The installation is very straightforward."

"Sophos' technical support is great, very fast and responsive, and they always know how to fix the problem."

"Web protection, URL filtering, and application filtering are the most valuable features of Sophos Network Access Control."

"The biggest advantage of Sophos Network Access Control is that it is very synchronized with the security on both the endpoint and the firewall on a single platform, and it is easy to maintain."

"Sophos has helped us to save time and money and to better manage web activities. It has also helped us to reduce misuse of the network and restrict hacking attempts."

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"I appreciate Twingate's developer-first approach, particularly its excellent developer tools for deployment and management."

Cons

"Sophos Network Access Control could be improved by having an ASIC chip similar to FortiNAC, as this would provide better processing for big organizations."

"The difficult thing was finding the metrics."

"It would be good if Sophos Network Access Control had better integration with other devices."

"The user interface, in terms of managing the product, could be better."

"The interface on the cloud could be a bit better - just to give more performance on it."

"Sometimes we encounter intermediate-level support staff who use trial-and-error approaches, but sometimes we receive support from excellent staff members who resolve issues within seconds."

"Users are not controlled by role-based access; it's basically device-based control. The definition of role-based control is a little vague here because on the cloud level, it regulates access rather than tasks."

"What needs to be improved on is the fact that Sophos consumes a lot of processor resources and, once it starts scanning, the RAM utilization is very high."

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"Twingate's lack of native support for Windows Server is a significant limitation."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Sophos Network Access Control is very cheap compared to other solutions like Cisco, Barracuda, and Palo Alto."

"It provides a moderate pricing option for all of its features and benefits."

"Sophos Network Access Control is an expensive solution."

"Sophos Network Access Control is costly but has a similar price range as CrowdStrike and Check Point. The product can get more market share if Sophos can play around with Sophos Network Access Control pricing and improve it."

"It is quite expensive."

"I rate the price of Sophos Network Access Control a five out of ten."

"Twingate's pricing is fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Comms Service Provider

18%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Network Access Control?

The pricing of Sophos Network Access Control is good, but it is somewhat high.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Network Access Control?

In my opinion, one feature that should be added is the ability to trace emails from individuals who change their IP address or send misbehaving emails from alternative networks. If someone sends a ...

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What is your primary use case for Sophos Network Access Control?

Sophos Network Access Control serves primary use cases for both networking purposes and security purposes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Twingate?

Twingate's pricing is fair.

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What needs improvement with Twingate?

Twingate's lack of native support for Windows Server is a significant limitation. While it hasn't directly affected my company, I've encountered this issue when assisting others. Additionally, the ...

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What is your primary use case for Twingate?

We use Twingate for remote access.

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Overview

Sophos NAC Provides comprehensive, easy-to-deploy network access control that protects enterprise networks from the threats posed by non-compliant, compromised, or misconfigured endpoint computers. The software solution is vendor-neutral and works with existing network infrastructure and security applications. Computers are permitted or denied access to the network, based on a centrally defined, policy-driven assessment - and isolated, quarantined for remediation, automatically remediated, or sent alerts. Administrators can define and manage policies uniquely for managed and guest computers, including checking their security status and ensuring that no unwanted applications are run.

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Twingate is a cloud-based network security platform that offers secure, zero-trust access to corporate applications and resources. Its primary use case is to provide remote access to employees, contractors, and partners, allowing them to work securely from anywhere. Twingate's most valuable functionality is its ability to create secure access policies based on user identity, device, and network context. This enables organizations to enforce granular access controls, reducing the risk of data breaches and insider threats.

By leveraging Twingate, organizations can improve their security posture and reduce the IT burden of managing traditional VPNs. It also helps organizations to comply with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and HIPAA, by providing a secure and auditable access solution.

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Sample Customers

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