Cybersecurity · head to head
Resolver vs Sophos Intercept X
Resolver
Cybersecurity
Risk, incident and investigations platform for corporate security and operational risk teams, owned by Kroll
- 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: Resolver kroll ownership since 2022 means the product is sold alongside risk consulting services, so buyers who want software with no services attach should expect that conversation and should price the licence separately in negotiation.; 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: Resolver covers Incident management, 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 Resolver and Sophos Intercept X actually diverge.
| Attribute | Resolver | Sophos Intercept X |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $28/year |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | 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 Resolver
- Incident management
- Investigations
- Enterprise risk management
- Internal audit
- Compliance and obligations
- Business continuity
- Risk Event Management
- Configurable dashboards
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.
Resolver
- A national retailer consolidating store incident reporting, loss prevention cases and investigations into one system with defensible evidence handlingnot Sophos Intercept X
- A bank that needs operational risk events captured against a risk and control register rather than in spreadsheets and emailnot Sophos Intercept X
- A university security operations centre running dispatch, case management and clery-style reporting from a single recordnot Sophos Intercept X
- An organisation that already retains Kroll for investigations and wants case intake and vendor handoff in the same platformnot Sophos Intercept X
Sophos Intercept X
- Endpoint protection across Windows, macOS, and Linux devicesnot Resolver
- Ransomware detection with CryptoGuard file encryption monitoringnot Resolver
- AI-powered zero-day exploit mitigation with 60+ proprietary techniquesnot Resolver
- Shadow AI and generative AI tool usage control across the organizationnot Resolver
- Mobile device encryption and managed detection and response servicesnot Resolver
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Resolver
- Kroll ownership since 2022 means the product is sold alongside risk consulting services, so buyers who want software with no services attach should expect that conversation and should price the licence separately in negotiation.
- Configuration flexibility comes at the cost of implementation time, with deployments commonly running several months and typically requiring vendor or partner services, so the first-year cost is well above the annual licence.
- Module-based pricing means the platform gets expensive quickly once you add audit, compliance and continuity to a security-led purchase, and modules bought later rarely carry the discount of the original deal.
- The IT and cyber compliance side is thinner than dedicated tools, so organisations chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001 evidence automation will find it does not replace a Drata or Vanta.
- Reporting is capable but the drag and drop builder has a real learning curve, and organisations that do not train an internal administrator end up raising support tickets for changes that should be self-service.
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
Resolver
On request- Resolver Core$undefined/year
- Priced by modules selected and number of users
- Annual or multi-year enterprise agreement
- Implementation and configuration quoted separately
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 Resolver if
- You need incident management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want investigations.
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 Resolver or Sophos Intercept X better?
- Neither clearly leads. Resolver 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, Resolver or Sophos Intercept X?
- Resolver starts at On request and Sophos Intercept X at $28/year.
- Does Resolver or Sophos Intercept X run on more platforms?
- Resolver runs on Web, iOS, Android. Sophos Intercept X runs on Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- What is Resolver best used for?
- Resolver is most often used for a national retailer consolidating store incident reporting, loss prevention cases and investigations into one system with defensible evidence handling, a bank that needs operational risk events captured against a risk and control register rather than in spreadsheets and email, a university security operations centre running dispatch, case management and clery-style reporting from a single record, an organisation that already retains kroll for investigations and wants case intake and vendor handoff in the same platform. Of those, a national retailer consolidating store incident reporting, loss prevention cases and investigations into one system with defensible evidence handling and a bank that needs operational risk events captured against a risk and control register rather than in spreadsheets and email are not what Sophos Intercept X is typically brought in for.
- What can Resolver do that Sophos Intercept X cannot?
- Resolver covers Incident management, Investigations, Enterprise risk management, Internal audit. Sophos Intercept X covers Deep learning AI, Anti-ransomware, Exploit prevention, CryptoGuard.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Resolver: Who owns Resolver?
Kroll, which acquired it in 2022. It is marketed as a Kroll business and sold alongside Kroll risk and investigations services.
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.
SourceResolver: What does Resolver cost?
Pricing is not published. It is quoted by module and user count on an annual or multi-year enterprise agreement, with implementation charged separately.
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.
SourceResolver: Is Resolver a SOC 2 compliance tool?
No. It is a risk, incident and investigations platform. Automated evidence collection for security certifications is not its strength.
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.
SourceResolver: How long does implementation take?
Months rather than weeks for a multi-module deployment, and most customers use vendor or partner services to configure it.
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