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# FortiMail vs Proofpoint Core Email Protection Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**FortiMail** [

4.3/5(25)

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

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection** [

4.6/5(628)

](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**FortiMail**
No pricing available

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
Free Trial

**Free Trial** 0 Mailbox Per Year · Proofpoint Core Email Protection

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**FortiMail**
2 months

Based on 10 responses

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
2 months

Based on 14 responses

Return on Investment

**FortiMail**
17 months

Based on 11 responses

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
11 months6 months sooner

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**FortiMail**
$$$$$

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**FortiMail**
Not enough reviews yet

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
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)

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
[
Protection (88)
](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1903218&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Email Security (81)
](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1903441&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Outdated Interface (28)
](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1900507&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
User Interface (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1901603&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)

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-product-suite.png "Product Avatar Image")

CrowdStrike Product Suite

](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-product-suite/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5e8ef2a178e2eb8d2b5d50c95bfebc6c/cyberark-workforce-identity.png "Product Avatar Image")

CyberArk Workforce Identity

](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberark-workforce-identity/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Workspace

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1616bb8054a8f27102d8ba094c99bab5/ibm-qradar-suite.png "Product Avatar Image")

IBM QRadar Suite

](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-qradar-suite/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/integrations)

Screenshots

**FortiMail**
No screenshot available

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**
 ![Proofpoint Core Email Protection 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/121987/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-2.24.55-PM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**FortiMail**

8.9

8.923

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**

9.3

9.3290

Ease of Use

**FortiMail**

8.6

8.623

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**

8.5

8.5555

Ease of Setup

**FortiMail**

8.2

8.218

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**

8.3

8.3466

Ease of Admin

**FortiMail**

8.7

8.717

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**

8.5

8.5252

Quality of Support

**FortiMail**

8.8

8.823

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**

8.8

8.8311

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**FortiMail**

9.0

9.017

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**

9.2

9.2248

Product Direction (% positive)

**FortiMail**

9.5

9.523

**Proofpoint Core Email Protection**

9.2

9.2277

Features

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

8.2

9

8.9

171

Administration

Intelligence Reporting

8.1

9

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.7)

127

|

Verified

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

Email Integration Suppor

8.5

9

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.6)

133

|

Verified

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

Access Management

8.1

9

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.9)

123

|

Verified

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

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

85

|

Verified

Maintenance

Auditing

7.6

7

|

Verified

8.8(won by 1.2)

127

|

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

9.2(won by 0.7)

141

|

Verified

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

Compliance

7.8

6

9.0(won by 1.2)

125

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

Archiving

7.1

7

|

Verified

8.2(won by 1.1)

102

|

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

9.4(won by 0.9)

156

|

Verified

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

Encryption

9.0(won by 0.2)

8

8.8

114

Quarantine

8.3

8

|

Verified

9.4(won by 1.1)

139

|

Verified

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

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

102

|

Verified

Anti-Phishing

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

113

|

Verified

Account takeover prevention

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

87

|

Verified

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

8.5

11

9.0

142

Functionality

Anti-Spam

9.4(won by 0.1)

11

|

Verified

9.3

124

|

Verified

Anti-Malware

9.2

10

|

Verified

9.4(won by 0.2)

120

|

Verified

Anti-Phishing

8.8

11

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.4)

123

|

Verified

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

8.5

9

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.4)

112

|

Verified

Quarantine

9.1

9

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.1)

116

|

Verified

Outbound Email Monitoring

8.5

10

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.4)

107

|

Verified

Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection

8.7

9

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.3)

112

Archiving

7.4

7

|

Verified

8.3(won by 0.9)

92

|

Verified

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

Reporting

7.3

8

|

Verified

8.5(won by 1.2)

113

|

Verified

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

On-prem deployment

7.7

8

|

Verified

8.6(won by 0.9)

49

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

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

7

Email Attachment 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

8.8(won by default)

24

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

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

Not enough data

9.0

106

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

84

Intelligence Reporting

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

92

Email Clients

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

90

Role-Based Rules

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

86

Detection

Data Exfiltration Detection

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

79

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

85

Real-Time Detection

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

93

Protection

Targeted Attack Prevention

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

90

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

96

Spam Filtering

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

99

Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

11

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

12

Email Encryption[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

25

Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption

Encryption Algorithms

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

22

Transport Encryption

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

22

End-to-End Encryption

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

21

Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption

Revocation Mechanisms

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

21

Access Controls

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

21

Digital Signatures

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

21

Certificate Authorities

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

21

Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption

Malware Scanning

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

22

Reporting

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

22

Audit Trails

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

22

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption

User-Friendly Interfaces

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

24

APIs and SDKs

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

21

Email Client Integration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

22

Automation

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

21

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

Not enough data

8.9

23

Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

17

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

17

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%

[![Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8adf2eedd5616a9f5e200c4520f6d30d/proofpoint-core-email-protection.svg "Proofpoint Core Email Protection")](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews)

Proofpoint Core Email Protection

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

4.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

66.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

12.5%

4.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

75.0%

29.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

12.5%

66.0%

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%

[![Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8adf2eedd5616a9f5e200c4520f6d30d/proofpoint-core-email-protection.svg "Proofpoint Core Email Protection")](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews)
Proofpoint Core Email Protection

Financial Services

9.6%

Hospital & Health Care

8.2%

Information Technology and Services

6.7%

Retail

5.2%

Banking

4.6%

Other

65.7%

FAQs

## FortiMail vs Proofpoint Core Email... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between FortiMail vs Proofpoint Core Email...?

Proofpoint Core Email Protection stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths, while FortiMail is noted for its budget-friendly positioning and integration with Fortinet infrastructure.

| [FortiMail](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimail/reviews) | [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (24 reviews) | 4.6/5 (601 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| 8.1 | 8.3 |
| 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Integration Compatibility | Effective (52 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email... compare?

FortiMail is perceived as the stronger value for budget-conscious buyers, while Proofpoint Core Email Protection is often viewed as more expensive but feature-rich.

- **FortiMail:** In recent reviews, many highlight FortiMail as budget-friendly and a price-performance tool, especially for organizations with existing Fortinet infrastructure.
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection:** Recent reviewers frequently mention higher costs and question value compared to alternatives, but also note its comprehensive feature set and effectiveness.
- **Switching rationale:** Several reviewers cite switching to FortiMail for cost savings, while others choose Proofpoint Core Email Protection for advanced features despite higher pricing.

### What are the best alternatives to FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email...?

The best alternatives to FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are Paubox, 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) | Mid-Market | Budget-friendly, price-performance tool | Integration Compatibility |
| [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) | 4.6/5 (601) | Enterprise | Often viewed as expensive, but feature-rich | Effective (52 all-time mentions) |
| [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) | 4.9/5 (622) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) | 4.4/5 (350) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [SpamTitan Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/spamtitan-email-security/reviews) | 4.5/5 (199) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Secure Email Gateway features should I prioritize when comparing FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email...?

Buyers comparing FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email Protection should prioritize Quarantine, Spam Blocking, Malware Protection, Ease of Setup, and Integration Compatibility.

- **Quarantine:** Proofpoint Core Email Protection is frequently praised for its quarantine effectiveness (recent reviews, 52 all-time mentions for "Effective"); FortiMail receives positive but less frequent mentions.
- **Spam Blocking:** Proofpoint Core Email Protection: 18 all-time mentions; FortiMail: 1 all-time mention.
- **Malware Protection:** Proofpoint Core Email Protection: 12 all-time mentions; FortiMail: 1 all-time mention.
- **Ease of Setup:** FortiMail: 8.1; Proofpoint Core Email Protection: 8.3.
- **Integration Compatibility:** FortiMail: 1 all-time mention for integration compatibility and FortiSandbox integration; Proofpoint Core Email Protection: integration issues noted in 10 all-time mentions.

### What are the pros and cons of FortiMail vs Proofpoint Core Email...?

Proofpoint Core Email Protection's headline strength is its effectiveness and comprehensive feature set, while FortiMail is valued for integration compatibility and budget-friendly positioning.

- **FortiMail strengths:** Integration compatibility, easy integrations, effective spam and phishing protection, granular policy controls, and strong value for organizations with Fortinet infrastructure.
- **FortiMail trade-offs:** Configuration difficulties, difficult setup, limited and inadequate reporting, outdated interface, and a learning curve for new administrators (each cited in 1 all-time mention).
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection strengths:** Effectiveness (52 all-time mentions), comprehensive features (33), strong protection (21), email security (19), spam blocking (18), customization (14), and ease of use (12).
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection trade-offs:** Poor customer support (19 all-time mentions), limited features (17), poor detection (16), integration issues (10), and navigation difficulty (10).

### Is FortiMail or Proofpoint Core Email... better for small businesses?

Paubox is the top-rated alternative for small businesses, but between FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email Protection, FortiMail is more frequently cited as budget-friendly and suitable for organizations with limited resources.

- **FortiMail:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its budget-friendly pricing and suitability for organizations with existing Fortinet infrastructure.
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note its advanced features but also mention higher costs, making it less frequently recommended for small businesses.

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

FortiMail is favored for integration compatibility, especially with Fortinet products, while Proofpoint Core Email Protection receives mixed feedback on integrations.

- **FortiMail:** FortiSandbox integration is cited in recent reviews, with 3 all-time mentions for integration compatibility and easy integrations.
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection:** Reviewers mention integration issues in 10 all-time mentions and note that full integration with other partners is still developing.

### How do FortiMail and Proofpoint Core Email... compare on customer support?

Proofpoint Core Email Protection and FortiMail are rated at near-parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.8 and 8.7 respectively.

- **FortiMail:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, though some mention the need for improved documentation and occasional delays.
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection:** Reviewers highlight responsive and informative support, but 19 all-time mentions cite poor customer support, with some noting slow SLA times and challenges reaching representatives.

### Which is easier to implement, FortiMail or Proofpoint Core Email...?

Proofpoint Core Email Protection and FortiMail score within 0.2 points on Ease of Setup (8.3 vs 8.1), indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **FortiMail:** Reviewers note a learning curve and time-consuming setup, especially for those new to Fortinet products, but also mention straightforward deployment for experienced teams.
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection:** Reviewers describe setup as easy once initial configuration is complete, with "set and forget" experiences, though some mention complexity in rule configuration and integration in hybrid environments.

### Which product has better Quarantine?

Proofpoint Core Email Protection is more frequently praised for its Quarantine feature than FortiMail.

- **FortiMail:** Quarantine is described as convenient and effective in recent reviews, but with occasional false positives and requests for more accurate filtering.
- **Proofpoint Core Email Protection:** Quarantine effectiveness is a recurring theme in recent reviews, with reviewers highlighting the ability to preview, release, and block emails, and 52 all-time mentions for "Effective" reinforce its strong reputation for this feature.

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