Sophos Home: Trial, Plans and Setup for Windows and Mac
Sophos Home · for Windows and macOS
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- Windows
- macOS
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Sophos Home is a home security product from Sophos for Windows and macOS computers, managed from an online dashboard. Sophos currently advertises a free trial and paid purchase terms rather than a permanent free plan.
Sophos Home takes the business-grade approach to home security: protection runs on each computer, while you manage every device from a single online dashboard. That is handy if you look after a family’s laptops.
What you get
- Computer protection: Core protection features are offered for Windows and macOS.
- Central dashboard: Add devices, check their status and start scans from a browser.
- Mobile coverage: Sophos’ page describes management for an unlimited number of iOS and Android phones and tablets, alongside up to 10 Windows and Mac computers.
- Remote management: Useful for parents or anyone supporting relatives’ PCs.
A note on the free tier
Older articles mention a free Sophos Home edition. On Sophos’ current page, the offer is a free trial that does not ask for a credit card, plus paid purchase options with one, two or three-year terms and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Plan names and terms can change, so confirm them on the page.
How to start
- Use the Download button to open Sophos Home’s official page.
- Start the trial and create a Sophos account.
- Install on your first computer, then add other devices from the dashboard.
As with any antivirus, remove other real-time security software first. If you only want a one-time second opinion without installing a full product, a portable scanner such as ClamWin can be an easier fit.
Pros
- Manage several computers from one web dashboard
- Trial offered without a credit card
Cons
- No permanent free plan on the current page
- Computer protection covers only Windows and macOS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sophos Home free?
Sophos advertises a free trial and paid terms on its current page. There is no permanent free plan listed there, so check before you rely on one.
How many devices can I manage?
Sophos' page mentions up to 10 Windows and Mac computers plus unlimited iOS and Android devices in its management dashboard. Plan details may change.
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