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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
Kiteworks
Star Rating
(48)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KiteworksVirtru Email Encryption
Star Rating
(388)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kiteworks excels in "User Authorization - HIPAA Compliant Messaging" with a score of 9.5, making it a strong choice for organizations needing stringent compliance. In contrast, Virtru Email Encryption, while also compliant, scores slightly lower at 9.4, indicating that Kiteworks may offer a more robust solution for healthcare-related communications.
- Reviewers mention that Kiteworks has a more comprehensive "File Management" system, scoring 8.9 in "File Type Support" and 9.0 in "Mobile Apps," which enhances user experience for file sharing and access on-the-go. Virtru, while competitive, does not match these scores, suggesting that Kiteworks may provide a more versatile platform for file handling.
- G2 users highlight that Virtru Email Encryption shines in "Anti-Phishing" and "Anti-Malware" functionalities, both scoring 9.2, which indicates a strong focus on security against email threats. Kiteworks, while also effective, scores slightly lower in these areas, suggesting that Virtru may be the better option for users prioritizing email security.
- Users on G2 report that Kiteworks has a more favorable "Ease of Setup" score of 7.8 compared to Virtru's 9.2, indicating that Virtru may be easier to implement for new users. This could be a significant factor for organizations looking to minimize downtime during deployment.
- Reviewers mention that Kiteworks offers superior "Performance and Reliability" with a score of 7.3, while Virtru excels with an 8.4. This suggests that users may experience more consistent service and fewer disruptions with Virtru, making it a better choice for businesses that rely heavily on email communication.
- Users say that Kiteworks provides a more extensive "Reporting and Auditing" feature set, scoring 8.3, which is crucial for organizations needing to track compliance and data usage. In comparison, Virtru's score of 8.5 indicates it also offers solid reporting capabilities, but Kiteworks may have the edge in depth and detail.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kiteworks
No pricing availableVirtru Email Encryption
Starter Data Protection Package
Starting at $119.00
5 Users Per Month
For small businesses seeking simple email data protection. Includes 5 users.
- Securely send end-to-end encrypted email & attachments
- Supports Microsoft M365, and Google Workspace
- Set expiration dates and revoke access as needed
Free Trial
Kiteworks
Free Trial is available
Virtru Email Encryption
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
36
9.3
301
Ease of Use
8.8
36
9.1
303
Ease of Setup
8.2
20
9.2
159
Ease of Admin
8.3
12
9.0
106
Quality of Support
8.5
32
8.8
226
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
12
9.0
105
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
33
8.2
284
Features by Category
File Management
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.0
9
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
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Governance
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.8
7
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)
9.0
10
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)
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
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
Platform
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
50
Not enough data
9.7
30
Not enough data
9.5
34
Not enough data
9.4
43
Not enough data
9.3
45
Not enough data
9.3
43
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.2
20
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.6
25
8.3
5
9.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
18
Usability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
19
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Availability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Platform Additional Functionality
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
7
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
7
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
9.2
19
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Access Control
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Administration
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Detection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Security
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
8
9.2
15
8.8
7
Feature Not Available
8.8
8
9.2
15
8.3
8
9.3
16
8.3
7
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
8.7
26
8.9
6
Feature Not Available
8.8
7
9.0
14
8.3
7
8.8
23
9.4
6
9.0
21
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.0
81
9.3
5
9.2
84
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.9
80
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.6
80
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
8.3
5
9.0
86
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.7
84
Cloud Visibility
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
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
9.4
79
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
61
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.4
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
48
Management
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 Virtru Email Encryption are categorized as Email Encryption, Secure Email Gateway, and Data-Centric Security
Unique Categories
Kiteworks is categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Managed File Transfer (MFT), Digital Governance, Virtual Data Room (VDR), and Cloud Content Collaboration
Virtru Email Encryption is categorized as Cloud File Security, Encryption Key Management, Cloud Data Security, HIPAA Compliant Messaging, Encryption, and Intelligent Email Protection
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kiteworks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Virtru Email Encryption
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
24.4%
Market Research
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Telecommunications
4.4%
Pharmaceuticals
4.4%
Other
53.3%
Hospital & Health Care
19.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.3%
Medical Practice
7.0%
Mental Health Care
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Other
53.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
To make review
1 Comment
TV
GoodRead more
What is Virtru?
6 Comments
MU
Virtru is email encryption software that works with Google Workspace.Read more
How do I improve the performance of the application?
1 Comment
SK
Hello Uliser-
To ensure you get the best experience, please contact our client support team directly at Support@virtru.com to help with this.
Thank...Read more
What is Virtru email?
1 Comment
HH
Virtru is a secure email service that allows users to send and receive private, encrypted messages. Virtru uses end-to-end encryption, which means that only...Read more
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