# Graphus, INKY Email Security Platform vs Proofpoint Core Email Protection Comparison | | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 72 | 28 | 584 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (65.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Graphus Pros: - Easy Setup (5 reviews) - Ease of Use (4 reviews) Cons: - False Positives (3 reviews) - Email Filtering Issues (2 reviews) ### INKY Email Security Platform Pros: - Cross-Platform Compatibility (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Configuration Difficulties (1 reviews) - Difficult Setup (1 reviews) ### Proofpoint Core Email Protection Pros: - Protection (88 reviews) - Email Security (81 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Interface (28 reviews) - User Interface (24 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (275 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (68 reviews) | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (514 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (457 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (243 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (271 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (239 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (63 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (263 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Graphus #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### INKY Email Security Platform #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Proofpoint Core Email Protection #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Proofpoint Core Email Protection Price: Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year Key Features: - Core Email Protection [Learn more about Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Graphus** | N/A | N/A | | **INKY Email Security Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Governance | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Email Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Graphus** | 8.4/10 | 38 | | **INKY Email Security Platform** | 8.6/10 | 15 | | **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.9/10 | 147 | #### Administration | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Intelligence Reporting** | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Email Integration Suppor** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (129 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Access Management** | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (122 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Loss Prevention** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Maintenance | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Auditing** | 8.3 (36 reviews) | 7.2 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Allow and block lists** | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Compliance** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (125 reviews) | | **Archiving** | 7.7 (36 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Security | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Encryption** | 7.9 (36 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (113 reviews) | | **Quarantine** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (136 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Anti-Phishing** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Account takeover prevention** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | ### Intelligent Email Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Graphus** | N/A | N/A | | **INKY Email Security Platform** | 8.4/10 | 7 | | **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 9.0/10 | 98 | #### Administration | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (84 reviews) | | **Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (91 reviews) | | **Email Clients** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (90 reviews) | | **Role-Based Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (86 reviews) | #### Detection | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Exfiltration Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (79 reviews) | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (84 reviews) | | **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (93 reviews) | #### Protection | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Targeted Attack Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (90 reviews) | | **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (93 reviews) | | **Spam Filtering** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (95 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | ### Secure Email Gateway | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Graphus** | N/A | N/A | | **INKY Email Security Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.9/10 | 117 | #### Functionality | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Anti-Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Anti-Malware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Anti-Phishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Filtering Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Outbound Email Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (111 reviews) | | **Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **On-prem deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (49 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | ### Email Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Graphus** | N/A | N/A | | **INKY Email Security Platform** | 9.0/10 | 5 | | **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.7/10 | 22 | #### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (20 reviews) | #### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (20 reviews) | | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | | **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) | | **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) | #### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (21 reviews) | | **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | #### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | | **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | | **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (20 reviews) | ### Email Anti-spam | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Graphus** | N/A | N/A | | **INKY Email Security Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | 8.9/10 | 16 | #### Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | ### Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Graphus** | N/A | N/A | | **INKY Email Security Platform** | N/A | N/A | | **Proofpoint Core Email Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Cloud Email Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-email-security), [Email Anti-spam Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-anti-spam) **Unique to INKY Email Security Platform (3):** [Intelligent Email Protection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/intelligent-email-protection), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption) **Unique to Proofpoint Core Email Protection (3):** [Intelligent Email Protection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/intelligent-email-protection), [Secure Email Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway), [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Graphus | INKY Email Security Platform | Proofpoint Core Email Protection | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 43.7% | 63.0% | 4.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.0% | 33.3% | 30.1% | | **Enterprise** | 18.3% | 3.7% | 65.9% | ### By Industry #### Graphus - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 19.7% - **Manufacturing:** 5.6% - **Accounting:** 4.2% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.2% - **Consulting:** 2.8% - **Alternative Dispute Resolution:** 2.8% - **Computer Software:** 2.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8% - **Other:** 29.6% #### INKY Email Security Platform - **Information Technology and Services:** 60.0% - **Human Resources:** 8.0% - **Computer Software:** 8.0% - **Management Consulting:** 4.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.0% - **Government Administration:** 4.0% - **Education Management:** 4.0% - **Computer Networking:** 4.0% - **Automotive:** 4.0% #### Proofpoint Core Email Protection - **Financial Services:** 9.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8% - **Retail:** 5.3% - **Banking:** 4.2% - **Manufacturing:** 4.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.9% - **Computer Software:** 3.2% - **Insurance:** 3.2% - 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Sorry to hear you're having these difficulties. Perhaps you have the "Require Admin Privileges to Release" setting on? When..." - Title: [How is it possible to limit the quaratine folder. I still have too many mails quarantined.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15180-how-is-it-possible-to-limit-the-quaratine-folder-i-still-have-too-many-mails-quarantined) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [What is proofpoint PPS Ppps net?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-proofpoint-pps-ppps-net) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I don't believe there is a 'ppps net. We extensively use ProofPoint." - Title: [Is there a road map to enhance the Smart Search feature?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15126-is-there-a-road-map-to-enhance-the-smart-search-feature) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphus-vs-inky-email-security-platform-vs-proofpoint-core-email-protection)