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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    iOS

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AApple's iOS is the company's mobile operating system.N/A

    Sophos UTM

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ASophos UTM provides core firewall features, plus sandboxing and AI threat detection for advanced network security. It has customizable deployment options.N/A
    Pricing
    iOSSophos UTM
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    iOSSophos UTM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—t2.small - $0.123 - Total / hr m3.medium - $0.417 - Total / hr m3.large - $0.883 - Total / hr m3.xlarge - $1.366 - Total / hr m3.2xlarge- $1.982 - Total / hr c3.large - $0.555 - Total / hr c3.xlarge - $1.11 - Total / hr c3.2xlarge - $1.72 - Total / hr c3.4xlarge - $2.59 - Total / hr c3.8xlarge - $3.68 - Total / hr c4.large - $0.55 - Total / hr c4.xlarge - $1.099 - Total / hr c4.2xlarge - $1.698 - Total / hr c4.4xlarge - $2.546 - Total / hr c4.8xlarge - $3.841 - Total / hr m4.large - $0.868 - Total / hr m4.xlarge - $1.365 - Total / hr m4.2xlarge- $1.931 - Total / hr
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    iOSSophos UTM
    Considered Both Products
    Apple
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    iOSSophos UTM
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of iOS and Sophos UTM
    Feature
    iOS
    -
    Ratings
    Sophos UTM
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Identification Technologies00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Content Inspection00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    VPN00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    High Availability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    iOSSophos UTM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.0
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.3
    (7 ratings)
    7.9
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    iOSSophos UTM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apple
    iOS works well when you want solid control over institutionally-owned devices. This generally works best when you play by Apple's rules and buy through them and use Apple School/Business Manager - so if you're going for a BYOD model, this probably isn't the way to do [it]. There is a wide variety of management tools, but bear the costs of each in mind.
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    Sophos
    UTM works great if you want a solid, obvious firewall. There's not a lot of second-guessing as to what you are about to do with every change you make. If you incorporate their wireless access points and RED (remote ethernet device) for remote users or small offices, it's considerably much easier to set up than other comparable solutions. If you are looking to manage your firewalls via the cloud, you are out of luck.
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    Pros
    Apple
    • Extraordinary compared to other OS on the lookout for the mobile devices. In the event that somebody needs an ad free and secure insight.
    • Apple iOS give you heaps of inbuilt elements by which there is no need of any outsider applications.
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    Sophos
    • Firewall Protection. The protection is unmatched, setup it a little daunting, but once set up it pretty much runs itself.
    • Site-to-site VPN. Super easy to deploy so we are able to network all our sites together.
    • The DHCP server function is actually really nice, I prefer using it over the traditional way of using a DC for DHCP.
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    Cons
    Apple
    • Replacing the battery is hard and shouldn't be.
    • I know it is for security, but the ability to remote control iOS and help users would be great.
    • Security can be tight with the iCloud and passcodes and you can brick a phone if you are not careful.
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    Sophos
    • Better standard support, it used to be great, now, not so much (for paying customers, that only aquired the Hardware)
    • Better wireless solution, there is always room for that, now that everybody needs robust wifi, even at home!
    • Faster and more robust wireless Access Points, or different vendor-like compatibility.
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    Usability
    Apple
    In all likelihood, common users will either already have experience with iOS on their iPhones, or will pick it up quickly. The UI is generally simple and mostly visual. Power users, on the other hand, may feel constrained by the inherent limitations built-in. Root access, terminal commands, and deep customization are not really to be found here.
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    Sophos
    The interface is no non-sense and easy to understand. No need for any consultants to help implement this solution. The performance is consistent and solid. Paired with a good amount of firmware and definitions, it's hard to find any fault in this product. It's interoperability with other Sophos products make a compelling argument to invest in more Sophos products.
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    Support Rating
    Apple
    Lots of help articles online for just about everything under the sun. I have never personally had to engage Apple's support team to comment on their helpfulness.
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    Sophos
    I find the support fair. The wait can be frustrating when dealing with fire. The pandemic has not helped with this. Although the wait can be long, the support reps are knowledgeable and was able to resolve the issues I was facing.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apple
    The software updates have a wide coverage for iPhone models and I love updating software for additional features and/or improved software stability. It has also genuine feel of the phones they offer. Easier to set up and use. It helps me do more productive tasks. If I have the latest phone model, I would have additional software advantages that are already included in my OS.
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    Sophos
    I would rate Sophos second on this list right below Webroot. Webroot has an easier user interface and policy builder. However, Sophos would be on top of its UI would be improved. I would rank CrowStrike third and McAfee last. Sophos is great for complex environments that have multiple needs.
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    Return on Investment
    Apple
    • Positive as far as cellular usage, phone tracking, and security for our users.
    • Negative as far as battery replacement on older phones.
    • Costs would be similar to android phones so security/simplicity is our main point here.
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    Sophos
    • Sophos has provided a secure Firewall for us.
    • Integration with Sophos Central makes it easier to manage both.
    • Site to site VPN Failover groups has caused more trouble than it's worth.
    • High availability doesn't recognize when you are restarting for an update.
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