# Sophos MDR: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 45 judge labels across 3 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/sophos-mdr/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed detection and response | 11% | 3 | 0% | 43 |
| Endpoint detection and response | 0% | 31 | 0% | 1 |
| Endpoint protection | 0% | 45 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "mid-market specialists like Arctic Wolf, Huntress, or Sophos often fit better than pure enterprise plays" (Grok 4.1 Fast, MDR)
- "I'd lean toward Arctic Wolf or Sophos MDR — both are specifically designed for your segment" (Kimi K2, MDR)
- "Sophos MDR and Esentire are frequently highlighted as top choices" (Mistral Small, MDR)
- "Arctic Wolf MDR and Sophos MDR are strong options" (MiniMax M2.5, MDR)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.