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# FortiMail vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**FortiMail** [

4.3/5(25)

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365** [

4.5/5(298)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**FortiMail**
No pricing available

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
 **$2.00** 1 User Per Month · Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 1

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**FortiMail**
2 months

Based on 10 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
2 months

Based on 10 responses

Return on Investment

**FortiMail**
17 months

Based on 11 responses

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
14 months3 months sooner

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**FortiMail**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**FortiMail**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
12%

Pros & Cons

**FortiMail**
[
Detection Efficiency (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2309294&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Integrations (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2309315&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Configuration Difficulties (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2309233&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Setup (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2309246&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
[
Ease of Use (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1426149&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Security (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1425350&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1424859&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
False Positives (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1426481&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**FortiMail**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b37b6ded30d6618261e77601c541937e/fortisandbox.png "Product Avatar Image")

FortiSandbox

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortisandbox/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/integrations)

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae5d46296d0f8afa0fd352fc44bf419d/microsoft365.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft 365

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_790f5095f4e17577cead05669971b794/microsoft-onedrive-for-business.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft OneDrive

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image")

Outlook

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/integrations)

Screenshots

**FortiMail**
No screenshot available

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**
 ![Microsoft Defender for Office 365 screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1244899/MicrosoftTeams-image-_1_.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**FortiMail**

8.9

8.923

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

9.0

9.0231

Ease of Use

**FortiMail**

8.6

8.623

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.9

8.9234

Ease of Setup

**FortiMail**

8.2

8.218

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.7

8.7118

Ease of Admin

**FortiMail**

8.7

8.717

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.9

8.9100

Quality of Support

**FortiMail**

8.8

8.823

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.7

8.7225

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**FortiMail**

9.0

9.017

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

8.8

8.8101

Product Direction (% positive)

**FortiMail**

9.5

9.523

**Microsoft Defender for Office 365**

9.4

9.4222

Features

Cloud Email Security[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

9

8.8

164

Administration

Intelligence Reporting

8.1

9

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.7)

148

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Email Integration Suppor

8.5

9

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.5)

147

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Access Management

8.1

9

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.7)

140

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

140

|

Verified

Maintenance

Auditing

7.6

7

|

Verified

8.7(won by 1.1)

138

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Allow and block lists

8.5

8

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.3)

145

|

Verified

Compliance

7.8

6

8.8(won by 1.0)

142

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Archiving

7.1

7

|

Verified

8.6(won by 1.5)

135

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Security

Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam

8.5

8

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.5)

151

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Encryption

9.0(won by 0.1)

8

8.9

141

Quarantine

8.3

8

|

Verified

8.7(won by 0.4)

145

|

Verified

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

144

|

Verified

Anti-Phishing

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

148

|

Verified

Account takeover prevention

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

138

|

Verified

Intelligent Email Protection[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

5

Administration

Email Clients

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligence Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Rules

Not enough data

Not enough data

Detection

Real-Time Detection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Data Exfiltration Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Protection

Spam Filtering

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Targeted Attack Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Email Gateway[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

11

Not enough data

Functionality

Anti-Spam

9.4(won by default)

11

|

Verified

Not enough data

Anti-Malware

9.2(won by default)

10

|

Verified

Not enough data

Anti-Phishing

8.8(won by default)

11

|

Verified

Not enough data

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

8.5(won by default)

9

|

Verified

Not enough data

Quarantine

9.1(won by default)

9

|

Verified

Not enough data

Outbound Email Monitoring

8.5(won by default)

10

|

Verified

Not enough data

Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection

8.7(won by default)

9

|

Verified

Not enough data

Archiving

7.4(won by default)

7

|

Verified

Not enough data

Reporting

7.3(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Not enough data

On-prem deployment

7.7(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Not enough data

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Allow/Block List

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Anti-spam[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

14

Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

13

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

11

Additional Functionality

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Greylisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Allow/Block List

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inbox Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retention Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Email Security[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Domain Check

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For MSPs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Leak Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![FortiMail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5837e273a4c3cb67895b3aa9d2e5953b/fortimail.jpg "FortiMail")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews)

FortiMail

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

12.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

75.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.5%

[![Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365.svg "Microsoft Defender for Office 365")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews)

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

36.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

12.5%

25.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

75.0%

37.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

12.5%

36.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![FortiMail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5837e273a4c3cb67895b3aa9d2e5953b/fortimail.jpg "FortiMail")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews)
FortiMail

Retail

16.7%

Computer & Network Security

16.7%

Marketing and Advertising

12.5%

Accounting

8.3%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

4.2%

Other

41.7%

[![Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365.svg "Microsoft Defender for Office 365")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews)
Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Information Technology and Services

25.7%

Computer & Network Security

12.5%

Computer Software

12.5%

Financial Services

5.4%

Accounting

2.9%

Other

41.1%

FAQs

## FortiMail vs Microsoft Defender for... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between FortiMail vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 stands out for its higher G2 rating, broader reviewer base, and stronger ease-of-use sentiment, while FortiMail is noted for its budget-friendly positioning and integration with Fortinet infrastructure.

| [FortiMail](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews) | [Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (24 reviews) | 4.5/5 (299 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Budget-friendly and strong integration with Fortinet Security Fabric | Ease of use and deep integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem |

### How do the pricing models of FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for... compare?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price and cost structure.

- **FortiMail:** Reviewers highlight FortiMail as budget-friendly and a price-performance tool, especially for organizations already using Fortinet infrastructure.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Reviewers consistently note that Defender is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, making it a strong value for organizations already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews mention organizations consolidating security tools by moving to Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to reduce the need for multiple separate solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for...?

The top three alternatives to FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 are Proofpoint Core Email Protection, Mimecast Advanced Email Security, and SpamTitan Email Security.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [FortiMail](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews) | 4.3/5 (24 reviews) | Mid-Market | Budget-friendly for Fortinet users | Strong integration with Fortinet Security Fabric |
| [Microsoft Defender for Office 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-defender-for-office-365/reviews) | 4.5/5 (299 reviews) | Mid-Market | Included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions | Deep integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem |
| [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) | 4.6/5 (601 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive threat protection |
| [Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) | 4.4/5 (350 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced threat detection |
| [SpamTitan Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/spamtitan-email-security/reviews) | 4.5/5 (199 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Effective spam filtering |

### Which Secure Email Gateway features should I prioritize when comparing FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for...?

Buyers comparing FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 should prioritize ease of setup, integration capabilities, reporting, threat detection, and user interface.

- **Ease of Setup:** FortiMail 8.1, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 8.7
- **Integration Capabilities:** FortiMail integrates with FortiSandbox (3 all-time mentions); Microsoft Defender for Office 365 integrates with Microsoft 365 (13 all-time mentions)
- **Reporting:** Limited reporting is cited as a trade-off for both products (4 all-time mentions for Microsoft Defender for Office 365, 1 for FortiMail)
- **Threat Detection:** Detection efficiency is cited for both (5 all-time mentions for Microsoft Defender for Office 365, 1 for FortiMail)
- **User Interface:** FortiMail has recurring mentions of an outdated or less intuitive interface (1 all-time mention); Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has complexity and configuration difficulties (8 and 4 all-time mentions, respectively)

### What are the pros and cons of FortiMail vs Microsoft Defender for...?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is strongest for ease of use and integration, while FortiMail is valued for its budget-friendly positioning and Fortinet ecosystem compatibility.

- **FortiMail strengths:** Budget-friendly, strong integration with Fortinet Security Fabric, effective spam and phishing protection, granular policy controls, and integration with FortiSandbox (all with 1 all-time mention each).
- **FortiMail trade-offs:** Configuration difficulties, difficult setup, limited and inadequate reporting, and an outdated interface (each with 1 all-time mention).
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365 strengths:** Ease of use (9 all-time mentions), security (9), email security (8), Office 365 integration (8), integrations (7), phishing protection (6), detection efficiency (5), real-time protection (5), and threat protection (5).
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365 trade-offs:** Complexity (8 all-time mentions), false positives (6), configuration difficulties (4), and limited reporting (4).

### Is FortiMail or Microsoft Defender for... better for small businesses?

SpamTitan Email Security is the top alternative specifically serving the small-business segment, but between FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for Office 365, both are primarily reviewed by mid-market organizations.

- **FortiMail:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews note it is budget-friendly but can be complex for small organizations without Fortinet experience.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its value for organizations already using Microsoft 365, with ease of use and integration as key benefits.

### Which Secure Email Gateway platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is favored for integrations, with a higher all-time mention count and broader ecosystem coverage.

- **FortiMail:** Integrates with FortiSandbox (3 all-time mentions).
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Integrates with Microsoft 365 (13 all-time mentions), with reviewers also noting integration with tools like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel in recent reviews.

### How do FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for... compare on customer support?

FortiMail and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.7, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **FortiMail:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, with some noting helpfulness but also occasional delays or documentation gaps.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with some praising support responsiveness and others citing slow resolution times or complexity in reaching support channels.

### Which is easier to implement, FortiMail or Microsoft Defender for...?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 scores higher on Ease of Setup (8.7 vs. FortiMail's 8.1), indicating reviewers find it easier to implement.

- **FortiMail:** Reviewers frequently mention that setup can be challenging, especially for teams without Fortinet experience, and that documentation could be improved.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Reviewers highlight straightforward deployment, especially for organizations already using Microsoft 365, though some note a learning curve for advanced policy configuration.

### Which product has better Reporting?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is favored for Reporting, with more frequent reviewer mentions and higher satisfaction with reporting features.

- **FortiMail:** Limited reporting is cited as a trade-off (1 all-time mention); reviewers note a need for more flexible and customizable reporting options.
- **Microsoft Defender for Office 365:** Limited reporting is cited as a trade-off (4 all-time mentions); reviewers highlight powerful but sometimes complex reporting dashboards, with a 9.0 Meets Requirements score and frequent praise for threat investigation and analytics capabilities.

Alternatives

**FortiMail Alternatives**

 ![Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8adf2eedd5616a9f5e200c4520f6d30d/proofpoint-core-email-protection.svg "Proofpoint Core Email Protection")

[
Proofpoint Core Email...
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**Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Alternatives**

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## FortiMail vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Defender for Office 365 easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with FortiMail overall.

- Reviewers felt that Microsoft Defender for Office 365 meets the needs of their business better than FortiMail.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that FortiMail is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of FortiMail over Microsoft Defender for Office 365.