Compare Kiteworks and Proofpoint Core Email Protection 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Kiteworks
Star Rating
(142)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KiteworksProofpoint Core Email Protection
Star Rating
(583)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% 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 customer support, with users highlighting the ease of setup and the effectiveness of their "set and forget it" approach after initial configuration. This allows teams to focus on their work without worrying about ongoing management.
- Users say Kiteworks stands out for its integration capabilities, particularly with Office 365 and Salesforce. Reviewers appreciate how this seamless integration enhances their workflow, allowing for secure file sharing without leaving their primary applications.
- According to verified reviews, Proofpoint Core Email Protection is praised for its email filtering system, which effectively quarantines spam and reduces risk. Users mention that features like TAB and trap significantly improve their email security experience.
- Reviewers mention that Kiteworks offers strong security controls and audit trails, which are particularly beneficial for compliance checks. Users find these features essential for maintaining data safety, especially when sharing files externally.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Kiteworks has a user-friendly interface, Proofpoint Core Email Protection is noted for its immediate impact on risk reduction, making it a solid choice for organizations prioritizing quick and effective email security solutions.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Proofpoint Core Email Protection's higher overall satisfaction ratings suggest it may be a better fit for larger enterprises, while Kiteworks is often favored by small businesses for its customizable features and ease of use.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kiteworks
No pricing availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Kiteworks
Free Trial is available
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
57
9.3
275
Ease of Use
8.9
57
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
8.5
41
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
8.4
18
8.5
243
Quality of Support
8.6
53
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
18
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
53
9.2
263
Features by Category
File Management
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
19
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Standards
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 - Digital Governance
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Delivery
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Governance
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.5
11
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Data Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
6
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
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
Management
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Security
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
7
9.3
112
|
Verified
8.9
6
9.3
112
|
Verified
8.8
7
9.2
111
|
Verified
8.6
7
8.9
112
|
Verified
8.6
6
9.2
114
|
Verified
8.6
6
8.9
106
|
Verified
9.0
5
9.0
111
9.2
6
8.3
91
|
Verified
8.3
6
8.5
111
|
Verified
9.7
5
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
10.0
5
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
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kiteworks and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Email Encryption and Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Kiteworks is categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Managed File Transfer (MFT), Digital Governance, Virtual Data Room (VDR), Cloud Content Collaboration, and Data-Centric Security
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Cloud Email Security, Intelligent Email Protection, and Email Anti-spam
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kiteworks
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
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Financial Services
6.1%
Automotive
4.5%
Other
60.6%
Financial Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Banking
4.2%
Other
65.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Kiteworks SFTP?
3 Comments
RA
Kiteworks SFTP is a secure file transfer software that uses the SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) to provide a secure and reliable way to transfer files...Read more
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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