Cybersecurity · head to head
Diligent vs Sophos Intercept X
Diligent
Cybersecurity
Board management and enterprise GRC platform assembled from Galvanize, Steele and Diligent Boards
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Sophos Intercept X
Cybersecurity
Advanced endpoint protection with deep learning
- From
- $28/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Diligent the platform is an assembly of acquisitions, with the analytics engine from ACL, risk from Rsam, ethics and third-party diligence from Steele and the board portal from Diligent itself, so cross-module reporting and consistent user experience should be tested in a proof of concept rather than assumed.; Sophos Intercept X sophos publishes no price for endpoint protection: the product page names editions but gives no per user rate, no minimum seat count and no contract length, and routes buyers to a sales enquiry
- They diverge on capability: Diligent covers Diligent Boards, Sophos Intercept X covers Deep learning AI.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Diligent and Sophos Intercept X actually diverge.
| Attribute | Diligent | Sophos Intercept X |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $28/year |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows | Desktop, Mobile, Api |
| Founded | Unknown | 1985 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Diligent
- Diligent Boards
- Entity management
- Audit and analytics
- Risk management
- Third-party risk
- Ethics and compliance
- ESG and sustainability
- Market intelligence
Only in Sophos Intercept X
- Deep learning AI
- Anti-ransomware
- Exploit prevention
- CryptoGuard
- WipeGuard
- Root cause analysis
- Active adversary mitigation
- Synchronized security
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Diligent
- A listed company that wants board papers, entity records and the audit committee reporting pack produced from one governance systemnot Sophos Intercept X
- An internal audit function moving from sampling to full-population transaction testing using the ACL heritage analytics enginenot Sophos Intercept X
- A regulated firm consolidating a whistleblower hotline, third-party due diligence and policy attestation after an enforcement findingnot Sophos Intercept X
- A group needing sustainability disclosure data collected with the same audit trail and controls as financial reportingnot Sophos Intercept X
Sophos Intercept X
- Endpoint protection across Windows, macOS, and Linux devicesnot Diligent
- Ransomware detection with CryptoGuard file encryption monitoringnot Diligent
- AI-powered zero-day exploit mitigation with 60+ proprietary techniquesnot Diligent
- Shadow AI and generative AI tool usage control across the organizationnot Diligent
- Mobile device encryption and managed detection and response servicesnot Diligent
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Diligent
- The platform is an assembly of acquisitions, with the analytics engine from ACL, risk from Rsam, ethics and third-party diligence from Steele and the board portal from Diligent itself, so cross-module reporting and consistent user experience should be tested in a proof of concept rather than assumed.
- Pricing is unpublished and consistently at the top of the market, and organisations that need only one capability, a board portal or an audit analytics tool, generally pay less and get more from a specialist.
- Renewal leverage is weak once the board portal is embedded, because directors are the least willing user group to be migrated and that dependency is well understood by the vendor at renewal time.
- The analytics engine expects real data skills, and audit teams without an analytics-capable member typically use a fraction of what they licensed while paying for all of it.
- Module-by-module implementation means the promised single view of governance and risk usually arrives years after the first purchase, if the later modules are ever funded.
Sophos Intercept X
- Sophos publishes no price for endpoint protection: the product page names editions but gives no per user rate, no minimum seat count and no contract length, and routes buyers to a sales enquiry
- Extended detection and response requires the Advanced with XDR edition rather than the base endpoint product
- 24x7 monitored detection and response is sold as the separate Sophos MDR service on top of the endpoint licence
- The Intercept X name has been retired in favour of Sophos Endpoint, so older documentation refers to a brand the vendor no longer uses
Pricing, plan by plan
Diligent
On request- Diligent One Platform$undefined/year
- Quoted by module and user count
- Board portal seats priced separately from GRC modules
- Annual subscription, commonly multi-year
Sophos Intercept X
$28/year- Intercept X Essentials$28/year
- Per user
- Deep learning
- Anti-ransomware
- Intercept X Advanced$44/year
- All Essentials features
- Root cause analysis
- Sophos Central
- Intercept X with XDR$55/year
- All Advanced features
- Extended detection
- Live Discover
Which should you pick?
Choose Diligent if
- You need diligent boards.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
- You also want entity management.
Choose Sophos Intercept X if
- You need deep learning ai.
- You work on Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- You also want anti-ransomware.
Questions people ask
- Is Diligent or Sophos Intercept X better?
- Neither clearly leads. Diligent starts at On request and Sophos Intercept X at $28/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Diligent or Sophos Intercept X?
- Diligent starts at On request and Sophos Intercept X at $28/year.
- Does Diligent or Sophos Intercept X run on more platforms?
- Diligent runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. Sophos Intercept X runs on Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- What is Diligent best used for?
- Diligent is most often used for a listed company that wants board papers, entity records and the audit committee reporting pack produced from one governance system, an internal audit function moving from sampling to full-population transaction testing using the acl heritage analytics engine, a regulated firm consolidating a whistleblower hotline, third-party due diligence and policy attestation after an enforcement finding, a group needing sustainability disclosure data collected with the same audit trail and controls as financial reporting. Of those, a listed company that wants board papers, entity records and the audit committee reporting pack produced from one governance system and an internal audit function moving from sampling to full-population transaction testing using the acl heritage analytics engine are not what Sophos Intercept X is typically brought in for.
- What can Diligent do that Sophos Intercept X cannot?
- Diligent covers Diligent Boards, Entity management, Audit and analytics, Risk management. Sophos Intercept X covers Deep learning AI, Anti-ransomware, Exploit prevention, CryptoGuard.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Diligent: Is Diligent One the same product as Galvanize?
It contains it. Diligent bought Galvanize, the ACL and Rsam merger, for around one billion dollars in April 2021, and its audit analytics and risk modules are that heritage rebranded into Diligent One.
Sophos Intercept X: How much does Sophos Endpoint cost?
Sophos does not publish Endpoint pricing on its website. The vendor directs customers to contact sales or request a quote for pricing.
SourceDiligent: What does Diligent cost?
Not published. It is quoted by module and user, and board portal seats are priced differently from GRC seats. Expect an annual or multi-year enterprise agreement.
Sophos Intercept X: Does Sophos Endpoint offer a free trial?
Sophos provides a free 30-day trial of Sophos Endpoint for customers with an active Sophos Fusion account. Trial activation does not require payment information.
SourceDiligent: Can you buy just the board portal?
Yes, Diligent Boards is sold on its own and is the most common entry point. The GRC modules are separate purchases.
Sophos Intercept X: What support levels are available for Sophos Endpoint?
Sophos Fusion customers receive 8x5 support included with subscriptions. Extended support tiers and costs are not listed on the public website.
SourceDiligent: Does it replace a SOC 2 automation tool?
No. Diligent is aimed at enterprise audit, risk and governance, not at automated evidence collection for security certifications.
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