Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare Abnormal AI and Proofpoint Core Email Protection 
Featured Products
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
Sublime Email Security Platform
Visit Website
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Abnormal AI
Star Rating
(62)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Abnormal AIProofpoint Core Email Protection
Star Rating
(582)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Learn more about Proofpoint Core Email ProtectionSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Proofpoint Email Security and Protection excels in its Anti-Spam and Anti-Malware functionalities, both rated at 9.3, providing robust protection against unwanted emails and malware threats. In contrast, Abnormal Security's ratings in these areas are lower, with users mentioning that while it offers decent protection, it doesn't match the effectiveness of Proofpoint.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's Quarantine feature, rated at 9.2, is highly effective in managing suspicious emails, allowing users to easily review and release emails. On the other hand, Abnormal Security's Quarantine feature, rated at 8.3, is seen as less intuitive, with some users expressing a desire for more streamlined management options.
- G2 users highlight that Proofpoint's Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities, rated at 8.1, are comprehensive, although some users feel there is room for improvement. In contrast, Abnormal Security's DLP rating of 7.2 has led users to report that they find it lacking in certain advanced features, which could be critical for enterprise-level security.
- Users on G2 appreciate Proofpoint's Real-Time Detection capabilities, rated at 9.1, which provide timely alerts and responses to threats. Meanwhile, Abnormal Security's rating of 9.0 in this area is commendable, but some users mention that they prefer the more proactive approach offered by Proofpoint.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's Ease of Setup and Ease of Admin scores of 8.3 and 8.4 respectively indicate a user-friendly experience, while Abnormal Security shines with higher scores of 9.7 in both categories, suggesting a more seamless onboarding process that users find beneficial.
- Users report that Proofpoint's Quality of Support is rated at 8.8, which is generally seen as reliable, but Abnormal Security outperforms with a score of 9.5, leading users to express satisfaction with the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Abnormal AI
No pricing availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Abnormal AI
Free Trial is available
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
45
9.3
275
Ease of Use
9.6
45
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
9.5
44
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
9.5
43
8.5
243
Quality of Support
9.5
45
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
43
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
42
9.2
263
Features by Category
Administration
8.9
32
8.9
125
|
Verified
9.5
33
9.1
129
|
Verified
9.0
31
9.0
122
|
Verified
7.0
27
8.4
83
|
Verified
Maintenance
8.0
31
8.8
125
|
Verified
8.9
30
9.2
139
|
Verified
9.0
29
9.0
125
6.9
23
8.2
100
|
Verified
Security
9.3
32
9.3
140
|
Verified
7.1
25
8.8
113
8.8
27
9.4
136
|
Verified
9.2
28
9.1
98
|
Verified
9.3
30
9.1
102
|
Verified
9.5
29
8.6
86
|
Verified
Administration
9.3
21
9.1
84
9.1
24
8.7
91
8.9
24
9.0
90
8.8
21
8.9
86
Detection
7.8
20
8.5
79
8.7
22
8.9
84
9.1
24
9.1
93
Protection
9.2
25
9.2
90
9.3
20
9.1
93
9.0
23
9.2
95
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
9.4
11
9.3
10
9.4
12
9.3
10
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
8.3
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
49
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
8.7
23
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.3
20
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
9.4
9
8.9
16
9.2
8
8.9
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Abnormal AI and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Cloud Email Security, Intelligent Email Protection, and Email Anti-spam
Unique Categories
Abnormal AI has no unique categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Secure Email Gateway and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Abnormal AI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Manufacturing
11.9%
Financial Services
11.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.8%
Automotive
6.8%
Retail
5.1%
Other
57.6%
Financial Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Other
65.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Abnormal AI has no discussions with answers
What is the best way to allow users to safely release quarantined emails to their inbox ?
3 Comments
MM
Hi Kadeem, this is Merry from G2. Sorry to hear you're having these difficulties. Perhaps you have the "Require Admin Privileges to Release" setting on? When...Read more
How is it possible to limit the quaratine folder. I still have too many mails quarantined.
2 Comments
MM
Hi Patrick - this is Merry from G2. Sounds like you get at ton of emails per day! Proofpoint has a ton of tutorials on their YouTube channel & several videos...Read more
Is there a road map to enhance the Smart Search feature?
1 Comment
NC
The Smartserarch tool, is seen more as a troubleshooting tool, the actions you want to do are inside the quarantine folders. But in my opinion, putting some...Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
