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Compare Cloud Email Protection and Proofpoint Core Email Protection 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (80.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Cloud Email Protection
Star Rating
(10)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cloud Email ProtectionProofpoint 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.
- G2 reviewers report that Proofpoint Core Email Protection excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a high G2 Score of 97.16, which reflects its strong performance in both customer satisfaction and market presence. Users appreciate features like the email filtering system that effectively quarantines spam, contributing to immediate risk reduction.
- Users say that Cloud Email Protection offers a robust layer of email security, particularly with its Agari Phishing Defense, which is customizable and enhances Office 365's built-in protections. This feature is highlighted as essential for preventing impersonation and business email compromise, showcasing its effectiveness in safeguarding against fraudulent emails.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint Core Email Protection has a wealth of user feedback, with 570 reviews compared to Cloud Email Protection's 10. This volume of reviews provides a more reliable insight into user experiences, with many praising the detailed threat information available for investigation and remediation.
- According to verified reviews, while Cloud Email Protection scores well in ease of setup and administration, Proofpoint Core Email Protection users have noted some challenges in configuration. However, the latter's usability and immediate impact on risk reduction are frequently praised, indicating a strong overall user experience despite setup hurdles.
- Users highlight that Proofpoint Core Email Protection offers superior support quality, with a score of 8.8, compared to Cloud Email Protection's 7.9. This difference is significant for organizations that prioritize responsive customer service, as many users have shared positive experiences with Proofpoint's support team.
- Reviewers note that while Cloud Email Protection has a strong focus on preventing impersonation and blocking fraudulent emails, Proofpoint Core Email Protection's comprehensive email filtering and threat detail features provide a more holistic approach to email security, making it a preferred choice for many enterprises.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloud Email Protection
No pricing availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Cloud Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
7
9.3
275
Ease of Use
8.8
7
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
8.7
5
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
8.5
243
Quality of Support
7.9
7
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
5
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
5
9.2
263
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
122
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
83
|
Verified
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.8
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
125
Not enough data
8.2
100
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
9.3
140
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
113
Not enough data
9.4
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
102
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
86
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.9
86
Detection
Feature Not Available
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.1
93
Protection
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
95
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloud Email Protection and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Cloud Email Security and Intelligent Email Protection
Unique Categories
Cloud Email Protection has no unique categories
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Secure Email Gateway, Email Anti-spam, and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloud Email Protection
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
Construction
20.0%
Computer & Network Security
20.0%
Legal Services
10.0%
Law Practice
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Other
30.0%
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
Cloud Email Protection 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
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