Compare Material Security and Proofpoint Core Email Protection 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.00 1 Per user/month Per Year
Free Trial 0 Mailbox Per Year
Material Security
Star Rating
(20)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.00 1 Per user/month Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansProofpoint 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 its email filtering capabilities, with users highlighting features like the TAB and trap systems that effectively quarantine spam emails, leading to a significant reduction in risk.
- Users say Material Security stands out for its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with existing systems, making it a breeze for teams to adopt. Reviewers appreciate its real-time remediation for phishing attempts, which enhances overall security efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, Proofpoint Core Email Protection has a strong reputation for providing detailed threat information, which aids in investigation and remediation processes. This level of insight is crucial for organizations looking to bolster their security posture.
- Reviewers mention that while Material Security offers solid protection, it is particularly noted for empowering organizations to gain visibility across major productivity suites, which is a unique advantage for teams managing diverse tools.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Proofpoint Core Email Protection, despite its higher overall satisfaction score, faces challenges in ease of setup compared to Material Security, which is praised for its intuitive onboarding process that simplifies initial configuration.
- Users report that while both products provide robust security features, Proofpoint Core Email Protection is favored in enterprise environments, whereas Material Security is more aligned with mid-market needs, reflecting their respective strengths in different market segments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Material Security
Material Essentials
$4.00
1 Per user/month Per Year
A cloud office security solution that automates detection and response across email, files, and configuration settings.
- Identity-based threat detection and response
- Posture management and vulnerability reduction across the cloud office
- No one-size-fits-all, black box solution
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Proofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial
0 Mailbox Per Year
- Core Email Protection
Free Trial
Material Security
No trial information availableProofpoint Core Email Protection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
17
9.3
275
Ease of Use
9.6
17
8.5
514
Ease of Setup
9.4
14
8.3
457
Ease of Admin
9.7
13
8.5
243
Quality of Support
9.5
17
8.8
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
13
9.2
239
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
16
9.2
263
Features by Category
Administration
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Governance
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Security
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Administration
9.6
8
8.9
125
|
Verified
9.3
10
9.1
129
|
Verified
9.3
10
9.0
122
|
Verified
9.5
10
8.4
83
|
Verified
Maintenance
9.3
10
8.8
125
|
Verified
9.1
9
9.2
139
|
Verified
8.9
9
9.0
125
Feature Not Available
8.2
100
|
Verified
Security
9.1
9
9.3
140
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
113
Feature Not Available
9.4
136
|
Verified
9.3
10
9.1
98
|
Verified
9.5
10
9.1
102
|
Verified
8.8
10
8.6
86
|
Verified
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
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
8.3
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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
Material Security and Proofpoint Core Email Protection are categorized as Cloud Email Security
Unique Categories
Material Security is categorized as Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Proofpoint Core Email Protection is categorized as Intelligent Email Protection, Secure Email Gateway, Email Anti-spam, and Email Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Material Security
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
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Financial Services
15.0%
Insurance
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Financial Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Retail
5.3%
Banking
4.2%
Other
65.8%
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Discussions
Material Security has no discussions with answers
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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