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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Forcepoint Web Security
Star Rating
(61)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Forcepoint Web SecurityProofpoint 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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Proofpoint Email Security and Protection excels in its Anti-Spam and Anti-Malware features, both rated at 9.3, providing robust protection against unwanted emails and malicious software. In contrast, users report that Forcepoint ONE Web Security, while effective, does not match this level of performance in these areas.
- Users on G2 mention that Proofpoint's Intelligence Reporting feature, rated at 8.8, offers comprehensive insights that help organizations understand their email security landscape better. Meanwhile, reviewers note that Forcepoint's reporting capabilities, rated at 8.6, are good but lack the depth and clarity found in Proofpoint's offerings.
- G2 users highlight Proofpoint's Quarantine functionality, rated at 9.2, as a standout feature that allows for effective management of suspicious emails. Users report that Forcepoint's quarantine capabilities, rated at 9.4, are also strong, but some find them less intuitive compared to Proofpoint's user-friendly interface.
- Reviewers mention that Proofpoint's Data Loss Prevention (DLP) features, rated at 8.2, are well-integrated and provide solid protection against data breaches. In contrast, users report that Forcepoint's DLP capabilities, while effective, can be more complex to configure and manage.
- Users say that Proofpoint's Email Integration Support, rated at 9.1, is highly praised for its seamless compatibility with various email clients, making it easier for organizations to implement. Conversely, reviewers mention that Forcepoint's integration options, while available, are not as extensive or user-friendly.
- Users report that Proofpoint's Ease of Setup, rated at 8.3, is generally straightforward, allowing for quicker deployment. In comparison, reviewers mention that Forcepoint's setup process, rated at 7.2, can be more cumbersome and time-consuming, which may be a consideration for organizations looking for a swift implementation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forcepoint Web Security
No pricing availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Forcepoint Web Security
No trial information availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
31
9.3
275
Ease of Use
8.6
34
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
7.2
24
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
8.0
24
8.5
243
Quality of Support
8.1
34
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
24
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
32
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
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.8
113
Not enough data
9.4
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forcepoint Web Security and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Cloud Email Security
Unique Categories
Forcepoint Web Security is categorized as Secure Web Gateways
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Intelligent Email Protection, Secure Email Gateway, Email Anti-spam, and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forcepoint Web Security
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
Media Production
33.3%
Banking
12.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Financial Services
8.8%
Computer & Network Security
7.0%
Other
28.1%
Financial Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Other
65.8%
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Discussions
Forcepoint Web Security 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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